Over the last few decades, parquet flooring has become one of the most popular choices for homeowners looking to give their home a natural, classic style. This is due to the fact that timeless classic design never goes out of style and can be matched with any house decor or theme. Parquet flooring typically features wood veneers or solid hardwood boards, which can be sanded to different finishes to give added character and charm.
Parquet floors are not that hard to maintain when it comes down to it. They don’t require a great deal of energy, time, money or elbow grease, however, they do have specific needs and will require regular cleaning with the appropriate techniques in order for them to remain beautiful and last for many years. If you want your parquet flooring restored back into its original beauty, then this is best left to the professionals who know what they’re doing, because sadly the inexperienced can end up doing more harm than good. But fear not, Southern Cross Flooring has a team of experts ready to help you!
Is now the time for your parquet floor restoration?
Taking care of your parquet floor is important to preserve its natural beauty, and even the best cared for floors need refinishing from time to time. So what are the signs you need to look out for to establish if your parquet flooring needs restoration? :
- Scratches – Your parquet floor may be old and faded, but it’s still beautiful underneath. If scratches have accumulated over time, then now is the perfect time to restore your floors before the damage gets worse.
- Loss of shine – Your parquet floor is likely ready for refinishing when it starts to show the wear and tear of time. Its shine has faded, leaving only a dull sheen. its warm colour gradually disappears with every day that passes.
- Water damage – You should refinish your parquet floor when it sustains water damage. When the wood starts to show signs of warping, this means that you could be in for some trouble later down the line. It’s much easier, and less expensive if restoration is done early on before any major problems occur.
- Chipping, gouging – Your parquet floor is starting to show its age. The more you use it, the worse things get. If your floors are looking a little worn or chipped don’t fret! You can sand these out with professional machinery and minimal fuss.
- Staining – When your parquet floor starts to show signs of stains, it may be time for a new coat. This could be due to an accumulation of dirt and other substances over the years, or because you’ve moved heavy objects over them that have left scratches.
- Discoloured floorboards – When your beautiful parquet floor is no longer clean and bright, it might be time for a new coat of polish. Even though there’s nothing wrong with the boards themselves, they will eventually become discoloured if not cared for correctly.
Wooden floor sanding – Parquet floor restoration
Restoration work on parquet flooring by professionals is conducted as follows :
Cleaning – The first step to restoring your parquet flooring is by removing all the furniture from the room and thoroughly cleaning it. Use a vacuum cleaner to suck up dust, dirt, and debris. Air ducts are also closed off during this time, so no particles can enter into them.
Wooden floor sanding – This process can take a long time. The perimeter and corners are hand-buffed with sandpaper, which leaves them slightly duller than their original wood colour, but free from any deep scratches or flaws.
Coating – The restoration process ends with coating your flooring. Water-based polyurethane is applied, followed by a second coat three hours later. This ensures maximum protection from liquids and spills. This process also includes sealing the surface with wax paste in order to give it the shine you desire.
Southern Cross Flooring are experts in all things parquet. Their floor restoration technique involves:
- Stripping the old layer of wood and refinishing it to look as good as new!
- We assess any damage and decide whether it needs either complete or partial replacement.
Southern Cross Flooring will assess your floor for wear-and-tear, such as scratches and scuff marks. If more significant damage is present such as dents and chips, they will need repairing.
- Southern Cross Flooring’s experts know that sometimes you need to replace what’s beyond repair, but it doesn’t have to mean a complete overhaul. They specialise in replacing only what is necessary, whilst making sure there are no glaring differences between new and old flooring, so your floor remains as beautiful as I was when it was first created.
- Wood filler is used to smooth any gaps between the wood and ensure an even surface, before being sanded down with a fine-grit sandpaper to create an ultra-smooth finish that will last for years!
- If you need to remove an old varnish or lacquer layer, Southern Cross Flooring has the perfect eco-friendly method for this.
- Flooring can be protected from ordinary wear and tear by applying a lacquered finish or a hard wax oil.
Now that you know everything there is to know about parquet flooring and how it’s restored, contact Southern Cross Flooring to see how they can help you with your parquet flooring replacement or renovation.
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