A smooth and even surface prevents the destruction of parquet under the influence of water and dirt. However, the need to close up the lye in the parquet will still have to face both the owners of new and long-laid floors.
Parquet is a natural and environmentally friendly natural material. It is made from valuable species of wood. The following reasons for the appearance of lye are distinguished:
- Humidity and exposure to sudden changes in temperature. Under the influence of these factors, the tree changes its parameters. In old parquet floors, cracking is a normal condition.
- The level of load on the coating and methods of its operation. When the protective layer is abraded, the tree becomes susceptible to various kinds of mechanical influences.
- Poor material quality or improper styling. This can be judged if the cracks appeared almost immediately after repair.
ATTENTION!Appeared crevices in the parquet not only spoil its attractive appearance, but also destroy the construction of the material. But they are quite realistic to close up.
IMPORTANT!Technologists have found that the most susceptible to drying materials are soft types of wood, such as beech.
The problem of the appearance of cracks can be foreseen initially. Firstly, it is advisable to select high-quality material for repair and strictly follow the recommendations for flooring. In addition, for safety reasons, it is recommended to fill with a varnish all the cavities formed. The cracks in the new coating are so invisible that the varnish easily fills them. First, a small amount of varnish is poured onto the floor and evenly distributed with a spatula. Subsequent layers are applied with a roller or brush.
It should be noted that the gaps around the perimeter of the room must be left. This will make it possible to expand the wooden surface. This space is better covered with a skirting board. If the coating is old, not just filling up the cracks is necessary, but a comprehensive restoration of the floor, including surface leveling (scraping).
The most popular materials for filling unnecessary space are sealant and putty. They can easily be bought at construction departments. Sealant is a high-quality mastic. It is odorless and can be painted in the desired color. The material is flexible and is able to fill holes of various sizes and configurations. An oil-based putty is the most harmless and practical to use. It forms a hard layer resistant to temperature changes. Acrylic putties are used for moving coatings. They are resistant to moisture and vibration.
In addition, parquet lacquer and protective mastics fit well on it. The main difference between putty and sealant is that it is less flexible during use and has an astringent ability. Putty is easy to make with your own hands. To do this, it is enough to take liquid glass, fine sawdust and dry chalk in equal proportions. You should also add a coloring pigment to the tone of the floor surface. The resulting mixture must be mixed and immediately used to fill the seams.
REFERENCE!When choosing putties on a water-adhesive basis, you will need to dry the surface during the day.
Timely sealing of joints in the parquet will not only give it an aesthetic appearance, but also significantly increase its life. This problem is common and in most cases it is easy to deal with it on your own.
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