Parquet board varnish or oil, which is better?

Parquet board is a fairly popular floor covering. First of all, the wide popularity of the material is associated with its high quality, practicality, attractive appearance, and most importantly, affordable cost. But after laying the coating is completed, the stage of its processing begins. And it is at this moment that the question arises: “How to coat a parquet board: oil or varnish?” That is why in the material below we decided to answer this question.

Advantages and disadvantages of oil and varnish

Varnish coating has a number of significant advantages.

1. High level of moisture resistance and extremely simple care, consisting of regular treatment with a special composition.
2. Long service life, from 10 to 30 years.
3. The ability to perform restoration if visible damage appears.
4. A wide range of varnishes, ranging from glossy to matte finishes.

But there are also certain disadvantages:

1. Over time, the varnish begins to crack (usually after 10 years of use).
2. It is not recommended to install varnished parquet in rooms with elevated temperatures.

Oil coating has the following advantages:

1. A spectacular and natural looking floor that fits into any room.
2. Oil impregnation is natural, which makes it an environmentally friendly coating.
3. Extremely simple maintenance and easy restoration.
4. Long service life.
5. Thanks to oil treatment, the board can be laid even in rooms with high humidity levels, as well as in rooms equipped with a floor heating system.

The disadvantages include:

1. The need for more frequent maintenance compared to varnished parquet.
2. Operation should be more careful.

Which is better and how do prices differ?

When choosing between varnish and oil coating, you need to consider in which rooms the parquet will be laid. The cost will not play a special role, because... will be almost at the same level, and will be approximately about 50 dollars per square meter.

REFERENCE! So, in situations where the board is planned to be laid in rooms with high humidity, lack of heating or, on the contrary, a “warm floor” system, it is recommended to give preference to the oil option.

But it is recommended to purchase a varnish coating for rooms with heavy traffic and due to its high wear resistance, as well as for rooms where it is not possible to carry out frequent cleaning and clean the surface from dirt.

Consider all the recommendations outlined above and make the only right choice. Good luck!