Parquet is a special type of flooring.It differs from its analogues by its uniqueness. It is valued all over the world. But, despite the fact that it has a long service life, over time it will require restoration repair work. Do-it-yourself parquet restoration is a very complex and labor-intensive process. It will require an investment of effort and time. But the result is certainly worth it.
Parquet can last a very long time if it istime and restore correctly. The following will help answer the question of how to restore parquet yourself, without involving professionals. First, you should decide on the type of work that is necessary. This depends on how badly the parquet is damaged. Parquet restoration is divided into two main types:
- top part;
- parquet plates, that is, its components.
So, let's look at each of them.
Technological table of parquet characteristics.The second type of restoration is much more complicated than surface repair. You will need to put in a lot of effort. If you do not have the skills to perform such work, you should take into account that the experience may be unsuccessful. If for some reason you cannot cope with this type of work, seek help from specialists. Of course, these services are not cheap. But the result will please you. Do-it-yourself parquet restoration will save money. But the main thing is not to rush and do the work carefully. Before starting the restoration, you need to prepare materials and equipment. All this will be needed for further work.
Materials and equipment
To save on repairs, you can rent the necessary tool or borrow it from friends. You will need:
To repair parquet you will need machines for sanding and grinding, a vacuum cleaner, chisels, a hammer, and spatulas.
- a machine that performs a cycle;
- machine for surface grinding;
- disks for the grinding machine of several types;
- building vacuum cleaner;
- drill;
- chisel;
- hacksaw;
- a hammer;
- spatula narrow;
- spatula wide;
- brushes;
- roller;
- respiratory mask;
- protective glasses;
- removable shoes with soft soles;
- replaceable parquet plates (if it is necessary to replace some parts of the canvas);
- adhesive used for parquet;
- putty;
- stain;
- varnish;
- mastic.
Once you have prepared the necessarymaterials and equipment, you can begin restoration work. To restore parquet with your own hands according to the first type, you need to determine the cause of the damage to the surface. It can be:
- scratches;
- chips;
- dull shade;
- unevenness;
- elimination of potholes.
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How to remove scratches from the surface of a parquet: recommendations
To repair parquet you will need the following materials:parquet glue, putty, mastic, stain, varnish or wax. Scratches are a very common type of damage to the parquet surface. They can appear even from simply rearranging the furniture. You can remove them from the parquet surface in the following ways:
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How to restore the color of parquet?
To restore the color of the floor it is necessarysand and coat with new varnish. After a certain amount of time, the wood may change its shade. In this case, it will be necessary to restore the color of the flooring, to return it to its former attractiveness. The process itself does not require capital investment. It is quite simple. It is performed in the following order:
Tip! If you want to change the color of the parquet, you can apply a layer of stain over the putty.
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How to remove chips or potholes from the parquet surface?
Minor scratches can be removed witha special pencil. Despite its technical properties, wood is not metal. And, unlike the latter, it can be dented by a hard object of considerable weight falling on it. A piece can break off from the parquet. Even damage to a small part can spoil the appearance of the entire canvas. To restore the parquet in this case, you need to:
- inspect damage;
- remove the old varnish from the surface;
- apply a sewing machine, it needs to carefully remove the layer of wood, leveling the surface of the parquet.
Advice!If you notice a difference in shades during the sanding process, you should treat the surface again. The chipped area is leveled with putty. It should be applied with a wide spatula. Important! To even out the shade, add dust left over from sanding to the putty. After the putty has dried, the parquet should be treated with a grinding machine and varnished. If you need to restore damaged planks on the parquet, you will need to make an effort. In some cases, you cannot do without the help of professionals. Return to the table of contents</a>
How to remove cracks in the floor?
Scheme for replacing rotten parquet boards.Gaps may appear due to increased humidity in the room, as well as due to improper installation of the parquet. To eliminate this type of damage, you will need to do the following:
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How to remove from the surface of the parquet bloated?
Parquet sanding schemes.If you have encountered such an unpleasant phenomenon as swelling on some parts of the parquet, do not panic. Although this phenomenon is not capable of causing positive emotions, it can be eliminated. Parquet swells in case of improper use or violation of the laying rules. In the latter case, you can call the craftsmen who did this work and ask them to eliminate the defect. You can eliminate the swelling of the parquet only by completely re-laying it. If the swelling is small, you can try the following:
After 24 hours, carry out an inspection.If the defect remains, the procedure can be repeated. Whatever type of damage you encounter, remember that DIY parquet restoration is a complex and labor-intensive task. If you doubt success, it is worth contacting professionals.
