How to care for parquet

Today there is a huge range of different floor coverings available on the market. This comes in handy, because most parquet buyers are willing to spend a lot of time choosing the most suitable coating. These people will do anything to find the best flooring as quickly as possible. However, after purchasing parquet the problems do not end. It turns out that this coating needs to be looked after as carefully as possible. Otherwise, a variety of difficulties may arise.

Since not all people know about all the features of parquet care, the text below will come in handy. What needs to be done to make it last as long as possible? Which of the modern care products can be used, and which should be avoided? Should those with children or pets be concerned about quality? Answers to these and other questions can be found below in the text.

Types of parquet and their specific maintenance requirements

A huge range of types of parquet can confuse almost everyone. Moreover, each type of parquet requires special care products. What kind of parquet can it be?

• Piece

Piece parquet is one of the most popular. Its covering is made of special strips with spikes and grooves.They are connected to each other, so they form a single and integral structure. Typically this type of coating is made from wood species that are highly dense. The thickness of the planks may vary.

• typesetting

It is difficult to find a more stylish parquet (from a design point of view) that would have an adequate price. Laminated parquet consists of different strips, each of which can have different shades of the same color. That is why the appearance of this coating can please even those who are accustomed to designer interiors. The thickness of each strip varies and can reach 8 or 12 mm. When assembled, this coating resembles a mosaic. In some cases, using this coating, you can lay out a certain pattern on the floor. And also the underside of the coating boasts sound insulation.

• Shield

This type of parquet is made from several layers at once. Each layer is different from the other. The very first layer is a square shield made of boards. In some cases, fiberboard is used instead of boards. The other layer is made from small planks made from the hardest types of wood. In addition, the back side of the coating is most often coated with a special varnish. This type of flooring is often distinguished by the presence of a pattern. It can be either a square, a rum, a rectangle, and so on. It is worth noting that the bases of such parquet are divided into 3 types:

• The base is made of DSP or chipboard.
• Frame base. In this case, the parquet is made of frames.
• Double deck base. Here all the slats are connected strictly at right angles.

• Palace

This view is worth dwelling on separately. Palace parquet is also called artistic, and this is not without reason.Such a coating is quite expensive and is a real work of art. Parquet boasts a lot of curves, as well as various kinds of weaves. This type of coating is used in expensive houses and apartments, as well as penthouses. Typically, palace parquet is preferred by those who live in modern and fairly spacious housing.

Before you buy such parquet, you need to call a measurer who can take all the necessary measurements that may be required in order to produce the flooring of the required size as soon as possible.

During the production of palace parquet, a huge number of different types of wood are used. Moreover, these are not some ordinary types of wood, but the most expensive ones. They can rightfully be called elite. The fact is that such a coating must be prepared for various kinds of temperature changes, as well as humidity. Only in this case can you be sure that the parquet will last quite a long time.

• Massive

Solid parquet is made exclusively from solid wood. That is why the coating is solid, durable and very strong. It can be safely recommended to all those who need truly high-quality coverage. Only in this case can you be sure that it will last for decades and will not look bad. Some design experts even call solid parquet the “big brother” of piece flooring.

What products should be applied when caring for parquet?

In order for parquet to look great and last as long as possible, you need to use special methods to care for it. It won't hurt to use household chemicals.Below in the text you can get a more detailed answer.

Home Remedies

A soft cotton cloth is the best way to monitor the condition of the coating. With its help, you can achieve excellent results: the coating will always be perfectly clean, but no scratches will appear during cleaning. Moreover, such fabric is very convenient, because they are considered a much more modern and effective cleaning tool than a regular rag. By the way, children and animals can cause irreparable damage to the coating, so putting parquet in a children's room is not the best idea.

You can also find a simple cloth, moisten it with water, and then wipe the coating. This will be quite enough to remove dirt from the floor. Of course, in some cases this may not be enough, but most housewives make do with this banal and simple cleaning product.

Special means

Experts recommend using a variety of cleaners. Usually these are either aerosols or special concentrates. You can find them in any store that sells household chemicals. It is necessary to understand that these products should not contain alcohol or gasoline. These substances can cause irreparable damage to the coating.

The products of the American company Aqua Sport deserve special attention. Her products are perfect for cleaning.

You can also note the product of the Spanish company “Ruby”. It is also quite effective, so it is suitable for solving numerous problems associated with parquet maintenance as quickly as possible.

Tips for daily and weekly parquet care

In order for the floor covering to last as long as possible, you need to follow at least the most basic tips that will help extend the life of the coating and make it much more resistant to various kinds of problems.

The first tip that everyone should know concerns the microclimate. Temperature and humidity have a huge impact on parquet flooring. If the microclimate in the premises constantly changes, this can have a very negative impact on the parquet. In particular, high humidity can cause wood to swell. In order to prevent this, it is recommended to regulate the temperature using any technical equipment. Also, do not forget to ventilate the room with parquet.

IMPORTANT! Directly around the perimeter of the parquet you need to leave a small gap that needs to be filled with sealant. This way the coating can expand if there is a significant change in humidity or temperature. Without sealant, the coating can easily crack in the most inappropriate place, located somewhere in the middle of the room.

You need to take care of the coating as carefully as possible. It is very easy for hardwood floors to become scratched, which is why it is important that the person doing the cleaning is careful not to cause any damage. It is recommended to use a cloth or rag to remove dust. A vacuum cleaner is by no means the best cleaning tool. Although cleaning with a vacuum cleaner is much easier, it can cause numerous scratches and other problems with the finish. In this case, it will be quite difficult to remove the scratches that appear.

If possible, it is best to equip the room where the parquet is located with a special humidifier.

But you also shouldn’t be afraid of the seasonal expansion and narrowing of the gaps between the planks. This is quite normal when it comes to coatings made from natural wood.