Renovation of damaged wooden floors
The durability of wood is limited by its natural properties. Depending on the species, they are used for different purposes. As a rule, the hardest ones are selected for the flooring. However, even this does not protect wooden floors from major damage. Any cracks or deeper gaps should be filled properly during renovation.
When choosing the type of wood from which the floor is made, we are usually guided by its aesthetics, and only in second place is the issue of durability. Floor manufacturers, who have not only domestic but also exotic species at their disposal, are able to offer a really wide selection. However, if we do not have the ability to adjust the floor to our own preferences, we try to adapt the space in such a way that it creates the most harmonious whole in line with our expectations.
Both new wooden floors that are subject to natural wear and those that, for example, we purchased as part of the purchase of a previously used property, need to be thoroughly renovated from time to time. Their useful life depends mainly on the quality of the material from which they were made, the intensity of use and the way in which they are secured and cared for. In situations where larger scratches and crevices appear, refurbishing the floor is not only sanding it and covering it with a surface varnish. It is also skilful and precise filling of significant cavities.
Reusable wood
The natural floor material, which is wood, creates a perfect microclimate in the rooms, and when skillfully arranged, it allows you to create a warm atmosphere. Despite its relatively high strength, it is susceptible to deformation due to mechanical damage. The appropriate number of applied layers of high-quality varnish can effectively protect against such dangers as abrasion or scratches on the surface of the wood itself. However, in the event of, for example, the fall of larger and heavier objects, the flexible protective coating yields, and the wood underneath it reacts in the same way.
After many years of use of wooden floors, it is necessary to decide how we can restore their former shape. Fortunately, the natural raw material allows for repeated renovation, which significantly reduces the cost of refurbishing the floor and the time spent on it. If the damage is deep, after sanding the top layer, it is necessary to use a filler for the gaps (e.g. Domalux Capon Putty).
Filling the wooden floor
The parquet putty allows you to fill gaps up to 2 mm wide. The product makes it possible to reduce losses, which is particularly important in the later stages of renovation. Thanks to the use of the preparation, the wood will not only gain a uniform surface, but also the edges will not stick together when applying new layers of varnish. The leveling of the substrate is also important to obtain a satisfactory color effect. During filling, the wooden floor will be free of damage and scratches, which will make the varnish lay evenly and create a smooth, durable coating.
Thoroughly clean the substrate before applying the filler. The most important thing is to remove all residues of old protective and care layers, such as wax or silicone. Domalux Capon Putty is designed to be combined with wood dust from the last sanding. The point is that the filling mass should be of the same color as the wood on which it is applied. The mixture prepared in this way is spread over the entire surface of the floor. In the case of larger gaps, the operation must be repeated up to 3 times. The filled substrate needs about 3-4 hours to dry. After sanding, it is ready for painting work.
