To protect wooden surfaces from damage, varnish has been used for a long time. Previously, only well-known craftsmen could make this tool. And everyone had their own secret. It is worth remembering only the Stradivarius violin.
Parquet is considered one of the most expensive floorings. Therefore, to protect it, you need to use high-quality varnish. The durability of this flooring will depend primarily on the right choice. At the moment, a variety of varnishes for parquet are produced. The most commonly used are alkyd, water-soluble and acid-cured. Special primers are also available.
When choosing this product for your parquet, you need to be guided primarily by what load the coating will carry. For residential areas where people walk in ordinary slippers, it is best to use varnishes for parquet with a normal load. Inside non-residential buildings, where people walk in street shoes, you should use a coating agent with increased load. In those rooms where a huge number of people pass every day, varnish is generally usedimpractical. In this case, other products are suitable - various special oils and waxes.
Where there is a risk of fire, it is best to use water-based parquet varnishes. Often this type is also used where the specifics of the premises require increased safety in terms of ecology - children's rooms, canteens, hospital wards, etc. It is worth choosing it for those people who suffer from various kinds of allergies. This varnish is absolutely odorless. Even in the process of painting the parquet, it is not necessary to open windows and doors. But this type of tool also has its drawbacks - it is not very wear-resistant. For example, it cannot be used for hallways.
Varnishes for parquet based on solvents are called alkyd. When using them, it should be borne in mind that they are able to change the original color of the wood. In order for such a varnish to dry faster, it is necessary to provide a sufficiently high temperature in the room. In addition, you need an influx of street air. Anhydrous types also include polyurethane varnishes. This type of coating is characterized by increased wear resistance and resistance to various chemicals.
In areas where the load on the floor is very high, it is advisable to use an acid-cured parquet varnish. The price for it may be lower than for other types of varnish. It consists, as the name implies, of two products that must be mixed before use. Such varnishes are also able to change the color of the parquet board,making it a little lighter. When working with them, ensure good ventilation, as they have a strong odor.
You can purchase both matte and glossy varnish for parquet. Reviews about both are positive. They look just great. If desired, you can also choose a silky-matt, semi-matt or semi-gloss version. Usually varnishes are applied in several layers. Each of them is ground before applying the next to increase the adhesive properties. Only the topmost layer is not subjected to such processing.
