Your wooden parquet floor shows signs of wear and tear and loses its character: damaged parquet, scratched parquet, signs of wear and tear, old finish that no longer suits you… Depending on the condition of your floor, you will need to sand it.
An authentic and comfortable floor protection, parquet is a decorative element of choice that can have many finishes. It fits perfectly in all the rooms of your interior and boldly highlights your world. Parquet becomes a source of ideas thanks to the variety of finishes offered.
We love it for its matte appearance with discreet and invisible elegance, we also love it for its satin appearance, with its refined shine and soft touch. So, to successfully complete the renovation and beautify your floor, you must follow good preparation and specific steps.
By sanding your parquet, you allow yourself to obtain a clean, smooth and flat surface. And this is done in any condition…old or damaged parquet, new or old floors, stairs by eliminating stains and old finishes (varnishes, oils, waxes, paints, etc.). The wood is left bare, uniform and ready to receive the finish of your choice. This step is economical and easy to apply. Rest assured, you do not need to be a carpenter or DIY expert. However, it requires a little energy and attention because careful sanding guarantees the success of your applications, the excellent restoration of the wood veins and the final performance of the finish appearance.
Remove all furniture and objects from the room.
Remove or nail any protruding nails using a hammer and a punch.
Replace damaged boards/planks.
Be sure to open your windows and close your doors as this task creates dust.
Wear a dust mask.
It is essential to sand your parquet when renovating.
If you need to replace a damaged parquet board or if you want to change the finish or color, sanding the surface down to bare wood is essential.
Sanding is the key step to a perfect finish. To help you, use a mechanical sander. The type of sanding machine will vary depending on the surface you need to sand. Talk to a salesperson for advice on which sanding and polishing discs to choose.
If you have an English-style parquet (the slats are parallel to each other), remember to always sand in the direction of the wood.
If you have a herringbone parquet (the planks form right angles to each other), work diagonally in the direction of the planks. After sanding the first diagonal, move the machine to the second.
If you have a mosaic parquet (the pattern is repeated across all the square panels), sand your parquet respecting the direction of the light.
For a nice finish: sand with fine-grit sandpaper No. 120.
Using your vacuum cleaner, carefully remove the dust from your parquet, not forgetting the baseboards, radiators, walls and window sills.
After dusting, use a slightly damp mop to completely remove the sawdust residue.
To reveal the wood: sand with a coarse grit No. 40 and then No. 80.
For a beautiful finish: sand with a fine grit No. 120.
Using your vacuum cleaner, carefully dust your parquet, not forgetting the baseboards, radiators, walls and window sills.
After dusting, use a slightly damp mop to completely remove any sawdust residue.
Take advantage of this step because the colors and effects are always created on bare wood, between the sanding and the parquet primer. Then choose a finish to protect and decorate your parquet.
Never stand in the same spot when sanding because defects and irregularities (cavities, waves) will inevitably be highlighted.
For excellent results, change your abrasives as soon as the sanding performance decreases.
Always sand in the direction of the boards or in the direction of the light.
A sanded parquet floor is very sensitive to stains. Take all necessary precautions to avoid stains and shoe marks.
Wood floor varnish will form an invisible and waterproof film on your wood and make it particularly resistant to daily wear and stains. It can be used both on a new parquet floor and when renovating an old parquet.
It is available in a wide range of finishes to adapt to your decorative wishes (invisible-natural wood, colored, matte, satin or glossy). Floor varnishes protect parquet floors and stairs, whether they are oak, pine, exotic woods, etc.
Are you convinced of the benefits of a wood floor varnish? If you want to learn how to varnish your parquet, follow the guide below!
If your solid or laminated wood floor is new, simply sand using a floor sander (with sandpaper, etc. 120) and carefully remove dust.
If your parquet is old, whether varnished, waxed or oiled, sand down to bare wood with a floor sander (with sandpaper No. 40, No. 60 and finally No. 100). We do not recommend the use of abrasives. Also take advantage of this stripping of your parquet to replace damaged planks.
Exotic parquet floors (teak, ipe, jatoba, etc.) which are often naturally oily should be degreased with acetone. Applying a floor primer will optimize the adhesion of the varnish to exotic woods.
Do not apply floor varnish to a parquet floor that has been previously treated with linoleum. Linoleum deeply penetrates the wood and will cause the varnish to peel off. In this case, choose an oiled or waxed finish.
Do not apply varnish to wood with a humidity of more than 10%.
The heating should not be turned on on the day of application, but several days before. Indeed, turning on a heat source in a cold place causes condensation of moisture which can cause the varnish to: bleach, delay drying, poor depth hardening, reduction in wear resistance.
The temperature of your room should be between 12 and 25°C.
Work in well-ventilated areas (without drafts).
If you want to renovate to change the color of your parquet, apply a floor paint.
Stir the Floor Varnish thoroughly before use.
Apply in the direction of the wood grain with a mohair or mictofiber (short-pile) roller. Apply 3 regular and rich coats or 2 coats if you have first applied a coat of floor primer.
Between coats, let it dry and then lightly sand (fine sandpaper, etc. 150) to remove small rough edges from the wood. However, do not sand the last coat.
Carefully vacuum away dust.
Do not exceed 48 hours between 2 coats.
Syntilor floor varnishes,, Vitrificateur Parquet Ultra Resistance and Océanic® Air Protect® harden quickly and allow light traffic between 6 and 24 hours.
However, take a few precautions:
Do not cover (protective tarpaulins) or place carpets on the newly varnished parquet floor for 10 days after application.
Place felt protectors under the legs of furniture and seats.
Never drag heavy furniture.
At the entrance and to avoid scratches, placing a door mat allows you to effectively remove sand and gravel from your shoes.
Do not let water or other liquids stagnate on your parquet (well insulate flowerpots).
To protect and maintain the shine of your floor, remember to clean and maintain your parquet regularly.
When possible, work in the direction of the light and avoid applying with an electric light.
Remember to start from the side opposite the front door of your room so that you don’t have to walk on your parquet after the job is done.
There is nothing like parquet oil to bring back all the natural warmth of your beautiful Oak parquet. Unlike a varnish that will form a protective film on the surface of the parquet, a parquet oil will impregnate, nourish and waterproof the surface of the wood to protect it from dust, stains and moisture.
Parquet oils are available in different looks and shades and will give a warm, silky and matte finish to your solid parquet floors, while enhancing the lively and natural character of the wood. Also note that an oiled parquet floor is very easy to maintain even in case of heavy traffic, and will become more beautiful over the years!
Do not apply to wood with a moisture content greater than 10%.
Your room temperature should be between 12 and 25°C.
Work in well-ventilated areas (without drafts).
If your parquet is varnished or waxed, sand it down to bare wood beforehand to completely remove the old finish. Sand thoroughly with sandpaper No. 40, No. 60 and finally with No. 100.
Stir the parquet oil well before use.
Apply a first thin coat with a brush or wide brush or roller (short pile).
Apply a second and then a third thin coat.
Sand with sandpaper, etc. 120 and dust thoroughly before the final coat.
Do not exceed 48 hours between 2 coats.
Note: If your parquet floors are made of exotic wood or have been previously waxed: degrease with acetone after sanding and then apply a coat of floor primer.
Parquet oil allows light traffic during the day. Final hardness is achieved after 7 to 10 days.
Do not cover the surface with carpets for 10 days after application.
Place felt protectors under the legs of furniture and seats.
Never drag heavy furniture.
At the entrance and to avoid scratches, providing a door mat allows you to effectively remove sand and gravel.
Do not let water or other liquids stagnate on your oiled parquet (well insulate flowerpots).
A well-maintained oiled parquet floor becomes more beautiful over time. It retains its natural warmth and beautiful appearance.
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