Parquet board

Parquet board has proven himself not only in Western countries, but in and of Russia. Well-established name for this type of product is the best it describes. On the one hand parquet planks in their geometric dimensions resemble the floor boards, and on the other hand, due to the drawing strips of the upper layer, the floor, laid out among them, simulates a coating of parquet (although perhaps it was a stylistic decision under the traditional floor boards). Parquet board has the following standard dimensions 2.5 x 0, 19 m, a thickness of 7, 10, 14, 20 or 22 mm and vary in their structure. They represent a homogeneous product of valuable wood (from the array), or multilayer structure. The latter type is most common because it is cheaper and more deprived of this essential lack of bulk products such as deformation. Most-layered parquet board has the following structure: Face layer of planks of valuable species of wood, apply the same tree species, as for parquet, such as oak, beech, maple, merbau, etc. (7 mm for the thin veneer boards used) The middle layer of softwood (can also be used in a multilayer laminated wood or fibreboard of high density), bottom layer of plywood. The structure of multilayer parquet. 1 - several layers of varnish, 2 - the top layer of hardwood with the fibers along the long The sides boards, 3 - middle layer of the slats, lying across the top layer, 4 - the bottom layer with the fibers along the long side of the board main advantage of the parquet is, the that they are sold, mostly fully processed in the factory - polished and coated with lacquer or oil, and after laying the floor is immediately ready for operation, ie excluded such a long and expensive operations like sanding and varnishing. This flooring is also popular because of its high technology. Parquet floor made of planks laid quickly and easily due to their large geometric dimensions and the presence of spines and grooves on the ends. Should also be noted that the parquet boards are available and only polished to be able to choose how to finish on-site. Sanding and applying varnish layer especially in the factory, of course, for their quality and durability can not compare to performing the same operations directly on the site. Final coating not only gives the parquet floor look good, but protects it from mechanical wear and prevents penetration of dirt into the wood. As mentioned above, parquet boards may be either traditional lacquered or processed oil. Boards are varnished at the factory. The physical properties of lacquer, as well as the technology of its application depends on the appearance and durability of the floorboard. Mainly used in paints based on acrylic resins cured by ultraviolet radiation (solvents or formaldehyde resins leading manufacturers do not use). Varnishes can be applied mirror or matt, they are applied at several (5-7), layers, and. In the operation of the protective layer can be updated - the board is ground and re-varnished. If we compare the lacquer layer on the floor, which is applied to the object and topcoat caused in the factory, the latter is more durable and will last longer without repairs. Impregnated parquet oil (a special composition of a mixture of natural oils and natural resins or beeswax) - a new direction, while a little familiar to Russian consumers. It has several advantages compared with lacquer finish. Because oil is much easier to penetrate into the pores, texture, wood is stronger, the beauty of natural wood. Also improved and durability of parquet floors, they become more resistant to pollution. Coatings, processed oil, suitable for use in areas with very high operational load. The disadvantage of this coating is the only thing that it requires more frequent maintenance than varnish - should be periodically (timing depends on the intensity of loads) to make processing of sex oily compounds. Technology laying parquet flooring, as mentioned above, has a sufficiently large dimensions, which allows it to lay much faster than the parquet. There are several ways of installing floorboards: "floating" method; gluing boards throughout the area to the base (for multi-layer boards), nailing a black wooden floors (for solid wood flooring), laying on the joists. The method of attaching to the base. 1. parquet board, 2. Batch glue 3. primer for the adhesive 4. liquid filler 5. emulsion-ground under the filler 6. buckle 7. waterproofing; 8. concrete floor; 9. vlagoizolyatsionnaya film 10. elastic steam-and acoustic substrate 11. samorastekayuschayasya putty laying parquet "floating" method involves gluing them together at the joint Spike - slot without attachment to the base. There are two ways of fixing boards to each other - one-sided and double-sided bonding (see Figure 3). When a unilateral way bonding adhesive should be applied to the upper edge of the groove, but not on its lower end, with double-sided adhesive is applied as the upper and the lower edge of the groove. Two-sided method of gluing parquet used for paving in public areas, as well as laying on the diagonal (at an angle). Bonding with unilateral (A) adhesive is applied to the upper edge of the groove, with bilateral (B), both at the top and the bottom is not so long ago, construction of "floating floor" were complemented by new development - the system glueless connection glueless connection has been widely spread when laying laminated parquet floors, where the well-proven and widely utilized. Such a system has been developed now for parquet. The body of the parquet boards are cut grooves and ridges (locks), which allow you to easily, quickly and securely connect the boards together. Bond strength does not weaken with time, does not depend on temperature and humidity in the room, as well as increasing loads on the floor. Glueless (mechanical) connection simplifies and accelerates the work of the stacker, the role of the human factor is minimized, since error when installing virtually eliminated. Because the parquet boards are profiled after varnish laid surface looks as a whole, separate boards are not allocated, even if the styling was done against the light. The advantage of this compound is also the fact that it allows us to further dismantle and laying a new floor (when replacing damaged boards with moving and changing the interior). Moreover, dismantling and new styling can be made by any party, regardless of the initial direction of laying. Laying parquet "floating" is the most technologically advanced, but it can not always apply. In those instances when additional stiffness base or facility is large, it is necessary to apply glue method - continuous gluing boards to the ground. When laying parquet boards to the beams can be attached in the traditional way with nails through the ridges to the joists, and "Floating." In this case the boards are loose laid on the beams and glued on the ridge and groove, applying the glue the entire length of the board. Precise performance technology works and adherence to temperature and humidity in the room when laying parquet boards are essential to quality of sex, which for many years will delight owners. Temperature during installation of the floor must be at least 18 ° C and relative humidity - from 30 to 60%. General requirements for all types of ground under the parquet boards are as follows: the base should be dry, smooth, clean and have no residual dust and dirt. As a subfloor, you can use the concrete foundation or any type of subfloor. When laying on the concrete base is recommended device steam insulating layer. In this case, the hardwood planks glued to the sheet material (plywood, particle board), which is placed on a vapor barrier. In this case, chipboard or plywood should be well attached to the base plugs or screw screws. Hardwood boards with lacquered surface, do not glue, water-based. Must comply with the adhesive manufacturer's instructions. In the case of the device "floating floor" as a reason you can use the sheet material, which will continue to be laid parquet board. For this purpose, fit the following: quality chipboard, thickness of not less than 19 mm if the subfloor is flat, you can use the material thickness of no less than 16 mm. Plywood (preferably birch) a minimum thickness of 12 mm. Between the parquet and the foundation is laid a layer of substrate, which acts as a sound insulator. The most common currently soundproof materials include polyethylene foam and roll, pressed cork. If the sound insulation layer used in combination with a vapor barrier, it must be stacked on top of a vapor barrier. Expansion joints Seasonal climate changes are the cause of the deformation of sex. Therefore, sex should never be laid against the surrounding walls and other fixed structures without enough expansion gap. The floor must be able to expand close to all the thresholds, doorways, heating pipes, columns, stairs and related coatings from other materials. The temperature gap must be large enough: at least 1.5 mm for every meter of the width of the floor. Consequently, the floor width of 4 feet must have a minimum temperature gap is equal to 4x1, 5 mm = 6 mm (but more practical to work with a size of 10 mm for smaller rooms). When the misalignment at floor level can be used thresholds of various designs. When the device "floating floor" its maximum width without expansion gap is 12 m (8 m - for 10 mm board). In larger width of its need to divide the joints to compensate for thermal expansion. "Warm Floor" flooring, if needed, can be stacked on top of floor heating systems, but must strictly follow the instructions of manufacturers floorboard on the device of "warm floor". This should take into account the thickness of the parquet. Optimum thickness is 13-15 mm, 10 mm can not be used, and 20 mm too high resistance to heat, which can lead to an increase in electricity consumption. Heating system, located under the floor, distribute the heat evenly. The temperature at the surface of the parquet floor should not exceed 27 ° C anywhere in the room. Be sure the device waterproofing layer in the floor construction. Laying parquet hardwood planks can be installed along the room as well as bias (except for laying on the lag). Diagonal laying may be preferable for some options for interior decoration, but in this case increases the amount of waste. If a normal tolerance for residues of 2%, then when you install boards at an angle to the main wall and laying patterned boards, the figure is about 8%. Before covering the floor of parquet lacquer (in the case of boards without finishing) or the oil surface of the floor must be sanded to clean the surface of dirt that appeared during installation. Sanding also produce the upgrade of the surface of parquet floor during operation. It should be borne in mind that does not necessarily cut surface of wood planks to the layer. It suffices to degrease and clean the surface dirt and then sand it. This allows light sanding to remove or make a rough surface of old varnish and prepare it for application of a new varnish. In some cases, even using the hardwood boards with a factory varnish layer is advised to apply an additional layer of compatible paint on the spot. At the same time will close all joints between the boards - and the floor will be further protected from moisture. This is especially important in areas where there is a risk of leaks or frequent need to carry out wet cleaning. The final stage of the device is to install a parquet floor baseboards. They do not have to cuddle up too tightly, because this may limit the ability of the floor to expand. Skirting boards are fixed to the wall with nails or screws. In the operation of the floor may need to replace an entire floorboard or one / several planks of its construction. To this end, manufacturers of developed special techniques that are described in the instructions for installation and maintenance of the floorboard. Care Parquet does not like moisture, so after the removal of dirt and dust should be wet cloth to wipe dry. Care also depends on the type of surface. Luck has its advantages: simplicity and ease of cleaning, protection from moisture and wear. The apartment has a fresh coat of varnish parquet cover not more than 1 time per year (and even then only aesthetes), in areas with strong wear in places - more often as needed. Oily coating provides an attractive surface, while emphasizing the natural look of wood. Care is simple, but takes a little longer. Stains and scratches just rubbing compound. Convenient to apply wax, which protects the joints from the water, creates a wear-resistant protective layer and visual updates parquet. Also treated in such a composition of the surface can be subjected to wet cleaning - the protective layer is dissolved. Before applying polish, clean floor cleaner or a well-wrung damp cloth. Nananesti then polish with a thin layer with a lint-free cloth. (The drug dries in about 30 minutes. With each new application samorastvoryaetsya polish that prevents the formation of thick layers.) Worth remembering: if you've used the parquet polishing, varnishing can not. But really want? Then sand the floor to bare wood, only then it can be varnished.