Sanding parquet boards

Parquet boards used as flooring radically transform the interior of a room. With prolonged use, its surface loses its attractive appearance. Irregularities in the form of chips and cracks form on the coating, and the varnish itself begins to wear off. The replacement process is quite expensive, which will lead to unplanned financial costs.

You can renew an old parquet board and restore its brightness using sanding.

Parquet board structure

Parquet boards have a multi-layer internal structure. Several layers significantly increase the wear-resistant qualities of the material, as well as improve its aesthetic appearance and attractiveness. Many manufacturers choose a three-layer option when manufacturing. On the market you can also find products consisting of four layers.

Note: four-layer material has a higher price.

• Natural wood materials are used in the manufacture of the top layer. The appearance and color palette of this layer depends on the wood used. It could be beech, maple, walnut. Merbau or wenge are less commonly used, which contribute to the creation of a deep dark shade with a unique ornament. To add shine and extend service life, the material is varnished.
• The middle row is made of fibreboard. Some manufacturers prefer to use chipboard or softwood.The middle layer consists of several rows that are applied perpendicular to each other. This is necessary to increase the resistance of the coating to changes in temperature and humidity.
• The bottom layer is made of spruce or pine wood. Some companies supplement the row with a thin sheet of plywood.

Stages of scraping

Sanding helps to renew the top layer of the parquet board with minimal effort and financial costs. In most cases, the material is subject to a single update. In some cases, a similar procedure can be performed twice.

The process of scraping parquet boards takes place in several stages.

• First of all, the top varnished layer is removed from the old board. Major contaminants accumulate on it, the surface is subject to regular damage, and the varnish wears off in places.
• After thorough removal, specialists move on to sanding. This procedure allows you to completely level the surface and remove all chips and cracks.
• The final stage is to cover the parquet board with several layers of varnish. It protects the material from mechanical stress and damage, and returns the flooring to its bright and attractive appearance.

Note: the great advantage of this procedure is the ability to renew a wooden surface that has lost its aesthetics.

Completing of the work

Professional service workers carry out updating work using special machines and suitable means. When handling, scraping of piece or modular material is possible.

Reference! The advantage of a professional procedure is the minimal amount of dust that arises during the process.

Self-scraping is also possible.This will require careful preparation of tools and additional protective equipment.

• A grinder is suitable as a tool for removing the top layer. An important aspect is correct speed adjustment. Low rates contribute to greater varnish removal.

Important! High speed requires special concentration and attention. Since an unsuccessful movement can lead to even greater damage to the parquet board.

• When preparing, floors must be thoroughly washed with clean water. This will help reduce dust.
• It is recommended to start the removal procedure from the center of the room and move towards the walls. Rough sanding helps remove old layers of varnish. The second stage, using a surface grinder, completely levels the surface.
• After processing, the board is covered with putty. It is necessary to eliminate cracks or remaining chips. Excess building material is removed by repeated sanding.
• Once the excess sanding has been eliminated, the surface must be cleared of any accumulated debris. A construction vacuum cleaner is suitable for this. Upon completion, a varnish treatment is carried out, which is applied in several layers.

Determination of cost

When contacting a service, the final cost of the update work is one of the most important.

• An important nuance is the condition of the parquet board. Minimal chips or cracks will significantly reduce costs.
• In addition, the price depends on the area of ​​the room itself in which repair procedures will be carried out.
• Experts also take into account the material from which the top layer is made. More expensive types of wood require the use of certain products and more careful actions.

Subtleties of caring for parquet boards after sanding

• At the end of the scraping procedure, the floor should be treated with a protective solution. He helps create a protective film.
• When purchasing a detergent, you must choose components designed for cleaning varnished surfaces.
• When carrying out wet cleaning, it is recommended to use a soft sponge or cotton rag. Excess moisture significantly reduces service life.
• A big advantage would be the use of products with an antistatic or anti-slip effect.

Parquet boards are one of the most popular flooring materials. Over time, the material loses its aesthetics and damage forms on the surface. The scraping procedure will help restore the coating to its former attractiveness and extend its service life.