Features of parquet varnishes
Experts will help you understand the choice of varnishes for wood. Choosing varnishes for parquet boards.
Varnishes are classified according to various parameters.
- 1. Scope of application - varnishes for exterior and interior work.
- 2. Technological properties - varnishes differ in viscosity, coverage, method of application.
- 3. The property of tinting wood (completely colorless, such that adds richness to the texture, colored and dark varnish with a golden sheen).
- 4. Resistance to loads and abrasion, resistance to adverse conditions, chemical reagents and temperature fluctuations.
- 5. Duration of operation.
- 6. Chemical composition (varnishes are created on different bases) and method of polymerization.
- 7. Degrees of light reflection: matte, glossy, velvety, silky, semi-matte varnishes.
- 8. Environmental safety and the possibility of recycling.
Most varnishes have a narrow specialization:
- Primer varnish - used for additional protection of wood and preparation for decoration. It evens out the surface without hiding the beauty of the texture.
- Parquet varnish - a mixture with excellent qualities that does not stick after drying, dries quickly, can be used for any "carpentry" in an apartment or other closed room.
- Furniture varnish - a fairly durable coating, resistant to household dirt and neutral detergents.
- Yacht varnish - good protection against the destructive effects of moisture. It can be used for exterior and interior work.
- Varnish impregnation - a means of deep penetration into the texture of wood, which protects against moisture and partially tints the product.
Tips for choosing parquet varnish
The varnish for finishing parquet is usually chosen by the client on the advice of a parquet master who knows all the nuances. When restoring the floor on his own, it is important to do preliminary sanding and remove the old layer. It is incompatible with innovative new generation paints and varnishes. When choosing parquet varnish, it is important to take into account the functionality of the room and the expected load. If the room does not plan to have a large mechanical load on the floor, that is, a small number of people will move around in soft-soled shoes, then you can use ordinary parquet varnish. In the hallway, it is better to be safe and use a varnish with higher abrasion resistance, because this room is entered directly from the street and abrasive particles may remain on the shoes, which will damage the varnished surface. In the dining room, kitchen or combined room, the parquet board should be impregnated with a primer and protected with a waterproof varnish. For non-residential premises in a large house, such as a billiard room, hallway, home theater, a universal foundation is chosen.
