Gender out natural wood- this is the advantage of any apartment. It is he who makes the interior cozy, stylish and rich. But, unfortunately, natural material is subject to the influence of environmental factors. The appearance and performance of wood can be adversely affected by open Sun rays, changes temperature regime, increasing the humidity in the room. To shield wooden floor from rapid wear, repair and replacement, to maintain the original appearance of the coating, care must be taken to protect it. How and how to process a wooden floor, read below.
The best way to protect the coating from rotting, abrasion, fading, insects and drying out is to cover it with a special compound. Today, the market for woodworking materials offers mixtures that can not only reliably protect wood from any damage, but also emphasize it. decorative qualities. The choice of composition depends on each specific case.
For the treatment of floors inside the house, you should choose gentle compositions with biocides that are safe for humans and pets.
When buying wood floor protection products, carefully read the label and composition.
Pay attention to the expiration date of the product. If it is tens of years, then most likely you have a substance for outdoor work. Such products contain aggressive biocides that are dangerous to human health. Branded products often place a hotline number on the label, where you can get answers to all your questions. Do not hesitate to call, because not only the "life" of your wooden floor depends on it, but also the health of all the inhabitants of the house.
Varnishes for wooden floors: how and with what to cover the floor
The most common wood protection product is varnish. Floor varnishes not only protect the surface from moisture, dirt, insects and the sun, but also give it a shine, emphasize the natural color of the wood.
There are several types of varnishes that have different characteristics:
- Waterborne varnishes. Such varnishes dry quickly, do not have bad smell and adhere well to the base. Depending on the type of water-soluble varnish (single- or two-phase), it can last from 3 to 10 years without re-coating the floor.
- Alkyd. Such varnishes are ideal for "moving" floors, heated parquet floors, but dry for a long time. In addition, the technology of applying such varnishes has many nuances. The service life of such varnishes is 2-3 years.
- Waterless polyurethane varnishes. Such products have a high level of wear resistance, are resistant to chemicals and high humidity. Such varnish dries faster than water-soluble. For floor covering polyurethane varnish, the moisture content of wood should be no more than 8%. Otherwise, the varnish may bubble. Serves such protective covering 2-3 years.
- Acid curing varnishes. Such varnishes have the highest performance characteristics: they guarantee a reliable coating, which is not afraid of chemical and mechanical damage, moisture. Applying such a varnish is simple, it is not picky about tools. However, processing should take place in a ventilated area, and work should be done in a respiratory mask.
Pine Wood Floor Oil: Product Features
Oil is a good option for covering a wooden floor: it dries quickly and allows for local repairs (in order to re-treat the floor, you do not need to take out the furniture, carry out grinding). In addition, the oil is an absolutely safe, ecological product (this is important for allergy sufferers and families with children). But, judging by user reviews, little has lower performance than varnish.
It is strictly forbidden to cover a wooden floor that has been stained with oil: oil does not form an insulating film and any coloring object will leave a color imprint on the floor.
However, for some breeds, oil is the only way out. So, varnishing a pine board floor with varnish can lead to the fact that after a short operation the floor will crack: hard varnish does not combine well with soft wood and can easily damage floorboard. Therefore, oil perfect choice for soft pine flooring.
When oiling a pine floor, it should be remembered that due to the resins contained in the wood, the impregnation will dry longer than on other softwoods.
Builders are advised to choose to cover pine wooden floors in the house oil with wax in the composition. Such a product penetrates well into the pores of the tree, making it stronger. In addition, oil with wax well emphasizes the texture of wood: after application, the floor looks natural and attractive.
Wax to protect the floor: how to cover the wooden floor in the house
Wax is traditional way protecting wood from moisture. Modern wood floor wax is made from beeswax, inorganic additives and oils. The main advantage of wax is its availability and environmental friendliness. In addition, wax is suitable for coating absolutely all types of wood. It can be both colored and colorless, glossy and matte. This makes it possible to restore the original color of the old wood flooring and emphasize the new floor.
In order to wax a wooden floor, you need:
- Clear cover. Old varnish is removed with a solvent or scraper. You can apply the product on top of the oil.
- Sand and degrease the surface for better adhesion of wood and wax. You can additionally treat the surface with a primer on wood, and sand the layer after drying.
- Apply wax with a tissue swab in a circular motion, as if rubbing it into the floor.
- Wait for the layer to dry and, if necessary, cover the floor again.
- Polish the floor after the wax has dried with a felt cloth.
The wax drying process can be accelerated by choosing a product with polymerization accelerators. A desiccant can be added to the finished wax mixture.
How to evenly cover the floor with oil (video)
Due to environmental friendliness and attractive appearance, wood is increasingly being used for interior and exterior decoration. Preserving a wooden coating is the primary task of anyone who is lucky enough to have a parquet, board, or laminate floor at home. And if earlier the floor could only be painted, today specialized tools that can be easily applied with your own hands can help protect the coating. Choose the composition depending on your financial capabilities, type of wood and environmental conditions and enjoy a beautiful wooden floor for decades!
Despite the emergence of new flooring, wood flooring is still at the peak of popularity. They are eco-friendly, distinguished by beauty and practicality. However, wood is construction material, is not without drawbacks. Bark beetles, fungi, various pathogenic microorganisms. Under the influence of moisture, wood swells and cracks, and high temperatures can lead to its ignition. Fortunately, all these shortcomings can be eliminated. For this, there are special protective impregnations that can increase the durability of wooden coatings several times. The main thing is to choose a composition with the desired properties, and then correctly apply it to a wooden surface.
Impregnations are compounds that perform a number of protective functions. Depending on the purpose, antiseptics, fire retardants and combined formulations are distinguished among them.
Antiseptics - protection against microorganisms
Antiseptics prevent the damaging effects of insects, fungi, viruses, putrefactive agents and other pests on wood. Often, substances that protect the wooden surface from ultraviolet radiation and precipitation. It is important to pay attention to this when choosing an antiseptic for the floor covering of the veranda or terrace.
Many modern antiseptics have water-repellent properties. This eliminates the possibility of warping, cracking and twisting of the wooden floor elements during prolonged exposure to moisture.
Antiseptics can be preventive or curative.
Preventive formulations represent the bulk of antiseptics. They process undamaged wood - for its subsequent protection during operation. A popular representative of such antiseptics is Neomid 400, which forms a colorless film on a wooden surface that does not let insects and bacteria into the tissues.
Therapeutic antiseptics contain more aggressive components that not only repel, but also destroy wood pests. These products are used on wooden surfaces that have already been exposed to destructive influences. Or where there are difficult operating conditions. For example, on wooden floors in the baths where high humidity initially increases the risk of rotting. Here, therapeutic antiseptics, for reinsurance, are often used as prophylactic ones.
Flame retardants - fire protection
Flame retardant impregnations protect wood from thermal destruction, that is, from ignition under the influence of heat or fire. Chemical substances, which are part of flame retardants, with high temperatures create compounds that prevent ignition or the spread of flame. Naturally, flame retardants are not a complete fire protection guarantee. They allow wooden surfaces to resist thermal aggression, but only for a short time (about 10-15 minutes when heated to 700˚C).
According to the method of action, fire-fighting impregnations are divided into 2 groups. The first includes flame retardants that prevent combustion. To the second - blocking the spread of fire.
Flame retardants that prevent combustion begin to release non-combustible gases when the temperature rises. They push the air away from the surface of the wood and thus make combustion impossible.
Blocking flame retardants form a special film on the wood surface. When exposed to fire, this film swells and blocks the access of oxygen (necessary for combustion) to the protected surface.
Paints, primers, varnishes, plasters, etc. can be applied over flame retardants. Often fire-fighting impregnations are used in tandem with antiseptics. For best results, it is recommended to first apply a layer of antiseptic to the surface, then a flame retardant. For example, you can use the following scheme: the first 2-3 layers are Neomid 400 antiseptic, the next 2-3 layers are Neomid 530 fire protection.
Combined impregnations - two in one
If it is necessary to protect the surface of the wooden floor from fire and biological pests at the same time, it is easier to use combined impregnations. They include flame retardants and antiseptics. Among these funds: Senezh Ognebio, Neomid 450, Bioneutral W 31, BS-13.
Particular attention to the composition!
The quality of the impregnation and its functional properties significantly depend on the composition. Protective preparations can be made on the basis of water, oils and organic solvents. What is the difference?
Water-soluble compounds are liquid impregnations that are deeply absorbed into the wood structure. They are easy to apply to the surface with a brush or spray, drying time - 2-3 hours. They are low toxic, odorless and are great for indoor flooring. Antiseptics and flame retardants can also be water-soluble.
An important feature: some water-soluble compounds are easily washed out with water. Therefore, in damp rooms, it is recommended to apply film-forming varnishes or paints over such compositions. Elements in contact with water are not treated with water-washable impregnations.
Oil impregnations - thick oils that create on the treated surface thick film. They are easily flammable, but for a long time protect the wood from insects, decay, fungi. Some of the oil formulations are toxic and have a strong odor, so they are used only when outdoor processing. Drying time for the composition oil based– about 4 hours. Oil impregnations are applied independently, without finishing with varnishes and paints.
There are oil-based water-soluble formulations on the market. They are non-toxic and can be used both indoors and outdoors. Unlike oils, they can be painted with topcoats.
Impregnations based on volatile organic solvents are another group of compounds that have water-repellent properties, protect the wooden surface from house fungus, mold, and insects. Such compositions are easy to apply, but dry for a long time - about 12-24 hours. With their help, wood can be given a very deep, rich shade.
Decorative properties of impregnations
Impregnations are available in transparent or tinted (according to the manufacturer's range of tones). decorative effect possess only antiseptics. Completely transparent (colorless) antiseptics perform an exclusively protective function, without changing the natural color of the wood. The maximum that they are capable of in terms of decoration is to emphasize the structure of the wooden coating. A similar composition is Tikkurila Pinja W-Oil antiseptic. It is absolutely colorless, but is easily tinted in any of the tones of the Tikkurila line.
Tinted antiseptics are dyed initially. They are either produced in a certain color scheme, or tinted upon sale, according to the color map offered by the manufacturer. Such impregnations simultaneously play both a protective and decorative role. That is, they can replace other coloring materials: primers, stains, paints, varnishes. A well-known similar antiseptic is Pinotex Classic, its color map includes 10 basic tones and 20 additional ones. In addition, the Pinotex Classic composition allows you to get many other tones by mixing existing shades in different proportions.
What about fire retardants? Most of them are colorless and are not noticeable after drying. Others are painted pink or red, playing a controlling role rather than decorative. By applying colored impregnation to a wooden surface, it is easier to monitor the quality of staining and the absence of gaps.
In addition to everything indicated, when choosing an impregnation, pay attention to:
- Safety. Read the ingredients on the product label. Make sure that highly toxic compounds are not used in the manufacture of an antiseptic (fire retardant): arsenic, pentachlorophenol, fluorine compounds, salts of heavy metals.
- The term of fire and bioprotection. Flame retardants act on the treated surface up to 7-15 years, antiseptics - up to 10-20 years.
- Manufacturer. Well-known impregnating compositions that have a quality certificate and are duly appreciated by consumers are produced under the brands: Pinotex (Finland), Tikkurila (Finland), Neomid (Russia), Senezh (Russia), Belinka (Slovenia).
Rules for applying protective compounds
Even the best antiseptic or flame retardant, applied "slip of the sleeves", will not produce the desired effect. In order for the protective properties guaranteed on the label by the manufacturer to be fully manifested, it is necessary to adhere to the rules for applying impregnations. Follow the pattern:
Stage #1 - wood drying
The best protection effect is achieved when impregnating wood, the moisture content of which does not exceed 20%. The drier the wood, the more protective preparation it can absorb. And, conversely, wet wood will not allow impregnation into its pores, protective layer will be of poor quality. A similar effect will be especially noticeable when using impregnations based on organic solvents and oils.
To achieve the required moisture, the wood is dried in a shady, dry place. Best of all - under a canopy in the yard.
Stage #2 - cleaning the surface
The wooden surface ready for impregnation must be clean, uniform, without traces of early staining. Contaminated places lead to a deterioration in the absorbency of the protective composition and to a non-uniform, spotty color (if there is color).
If the surface has already been painted, remove the paint or varnish with a building hair dryer. The remains of the coating are scraped off with a scraper and a stiff brush. all oily, greasy spots wash off with white spirit.
On the cleaned wood are passed sandpaper or grinder, blow off the dust with a vacuum cleaner.
Stage # 3 - impregnation
Impregnation is applied to the surface with a wide brush, roller, sprayer. To achieve the maximum effect, the application of several layers of the drug is required - usually 2-4. Depending on the composition of a particular impregnation, each subsequent layer is applied after the previous one has completely or partially dried (specify this point in the instructions!). The time interval between applying layers can be from 1-2 to 24 hours.
The dried impregnation layer is sanded with sandpaper or a grinder to smooth out the raised pile of wood. After - cover the surface with varnish or paint, which enhance the decorative and protective effects of the coating.
A detailed description and a visual demonstration of the wood impregnation process will help you to carry out this procedure correctly. Watch the video:
Despite the abundance and variety of floor coverings, painted wood floors are not a thing of the past. In apartments today they are quite rare, but in country houses and cottages, floors are most often made of wood. In addition to the decorative function, painting protects the wood from moisture, facilitates cleaning and creates a unique pastoral interior. In addition, it is not so difficult to choose how to paint a wooden floor in country house- this can be determined depending on the type of wood used and the purpose of the room.
The choice of types and colors of paint and varnish products is very large.
Why you need to paint the wooden floor in the country
Wood is soft natural material capable of rapidly degrading under the influence of external factors without additional protection. Therefore, in any case, the main task of the coating applied to the wooden floor is to protect it from moisture, decay, the spread of mold and fungus in the room. However, this is not enough. The interior of the house in general and the floor in particular should be beautiful, cheer up, make you return to the dacha with joy and impatience.
Gone are the days when the dacha was used solely as an additional warehouse of unnecessary things in the city. Today interiors country cottages this is an independent area of design, and the choice of paint for a wooden floor must be approached very responsibly.
Accordingly, there are a number of main reasons for painting a wooden floor in a house:
painted floors practically do not absorb moisture, do not dry out;
paint protects the tree from mold, fungus, prolongs its service life;
painted surfaces are much easier to care for, they are easy to clean;
paint protects the surface from temperature fluctuations;
with the help of varnish or paint, you can create a very beautiful, original interior.
Floor painting is only part of the design of the room.
The main types of materials for painting the floor
When deciding how to paint a wooden floor in a house, the choice will have to be made from two main categories of paint and varnish coatings:
transparent compounds. These include varnishes different bases, which create a transparent protective film on the surface of the floor, allowing you to admire the structure, color, quality of wood.
Coloring compositions. They cover the wood with a dense protective film of the selected color, completely hiding the wood. Wooden floors are painted with oil, alkyd, acrylic paints. New generation, compounds based on rubber, perchlorovinyl, polyurethane.
High-quality floor painting involves the use of traditional enamel, and to emphasize the beauty of wood and the naturalness of the coating, you can varnish the floor boards. You can also look in the direction of modern protective compounds based on oils or wax.
Video description
In the video, the treatment of a wooden floor with oil:
Paint or varnish, which is better for wood
When choosing how to cover a wooden floor in a country house, with paint or varnish, it must be borne in mind that varnish coatings are more difficult to operate than paint. Lacquer can only be applied to a perfectly finished, sanded floor.
Lacquering is applied only on a flat floor surface
Another question is how to paint a wooden floor in an unheated country house in cold weather. If the cottage is not heated and winter time on it practically do not happen, then under the influence low temperatures varnish can crack and fly around. Therefore, for a wooden floor in a country house, varnish is not always functional. If you definitely want to cover the floors with varnish, take a closer look at the compositions for outdoor work. They are more thermal and wear resistant, but the price of such a varnish will be higher.
Paint for a wooden floor in the country, allows you to get the desired shade of the coating, retains its decorative, protective properties for a long time, allows you to hide possible defects, usually quite democratic in price.
Compounds for floor treatment
In addition to varnish and paint, floors are often covered special formulations based on oils and waxes. They protect the floors well from moisture, preserve the structure of the tree, perfectly mask minor defects, and do not slip.
The disadvantage of such a coating is the need to periodically update it (rub to a shine). On floors treated with such a composition, it is better not to put metal objects, as they will leave dark spots. To clean such a floor, special detergents are needed.
It is better to wash the painted floor only with compositions intended for this purpose.
Rubber and polyurethane compounds form a strong, durable coating that does not slip, does not crack, has additional waterproofing properties, high density.
The disadvantage of such coatings is a significant price.
The advantages of floor painting have been known for a long time, so no matter which floor covering option is chosen: varnish, paint or wax coating, the main thing is that the wooden surface is protected, serves for a long time, and cannot harm the health of people living in the house.
Video description
Clearly about the features of painting wooden flooring in the video:
Paint Compatibility
Before you cover wooden paint or varnished floor you need to consider this nuance:
Acrylic paints can be applied over almost any previous coating.
Alkyd, can be applied to oil-painted floors.
Polyurethane mixtures are compatible only with each other.
If there are any nuances in combining materials, then this should be reflected in their characteristics. Therefore, when choosing a paint, you should definitely study the information that the manufacturer indicates on the label. In addition, the seller can also suggest something useful.
Which varnish to choose
Lucky on water based They do not have an unpleasant odor and are easy to apply. If the cottage is heated, the coatings do not suffer from temperature extremes and high humidity, then they can be used to cover the floor.
Varnish it timeless classic for wood flooring
Floors in rooms that can suffer from cold and dampness should be covered with more serious protective compounds. In this case, it is better to overpay a little, but choose a varnish for outdoor work - it forms a stronger, more durable protective coating.
What paint to choose
When deciding how to cover the wooden floor in the country, the choice can be made from several types of paints, which differ primarily in the basis on which they are made.
More recently, the floors in the dachas were painted mainly with oil paints. They dried for a long time, had a pungent odor, over time the coating cracked, flew around. Today, oil paints are rarely used.
acrylic paint for a wooden floor, it is a safe water-based composition, it forms a coating resistant to abrasion, does not lose its brightness over time, and perfectly protects the wood.
Alkyd paints and enamels. Cheap and practical. Floors covered with such paints are easy to clean, and the coatings themselves are beautiful and last a long time.
Polyurethane paints. Form a very durable coating, practically not deformed, durable. Often used when painting verandas and gazebos, they are not afraid of temperature changes and high humidity.
Rubber paints. A novelty in the market of the paint and varnish industry. Form a very dense matte finish rubber-like. It perfectly protects the floor, is durable, does not wipe, does not slip.
Painting with rubber paint
With an abundance of offers on the market, the choice always remains with the buyer and depends only on the budget laid down for this part of the repair and the general interior of the house. In general, no matter what paint for the wooden floor inside the house is chosen, if you follow all the recommendations for applying it, then the house will always be cozy and warm.
Video description
What errors can occur when painting a tree - in the video:
What tools will be needed
The quality of the work performed depends not only on the right paint, but also on the tools prepared in advance - so that you do not have to be distracted on this issue during the work. Before you start painting, you need to buy protective gloves, a respirator, a few brushes different size, roller on long handle. Telescopic handle more convenient, it allows you to adjust the tool to the growth of the worker.
Brushes are needed in any case, for painting corners and baseboards, even if everything else will be painted with a roller. By the way, for the roller itself you will need a paint tray (or several, depending on the number of workers who will paint the floor).
When working with a roller, you will need a paint tray
You will also need masking tape - they will cover areas of the surface that are easy to stain with paint during operation.
Using oil paint and enamel, in addition, it is necessary to prepare a solvent or drying oil and ensure the ventilation of the room.
If for painting the floor is selected alkyd paint, buying a sprayer, will greatly simplify the work.
The order of preparatory work before painting
How to properly paint a wooden floor in a country house largely depends on the quality of the preparatory work. Before painting, the floors are cleaned of the old coating, chips and cracks are cleaned. The gaps between the floorboards are sealed with putty, cleaned after drying. Sand if necessary. After that, the surface is washed and allowed to dry. You can paint, only dry, clean floors. If floors are to be painted, they should be treated with a suitable primer. This will make painting easier and reduce paint consumption.
Applying a primer coat to parquet
If the floors are planned to be varnished, the sanding should be of better quality. In addition, the first coat of water-based varnish lifts the microfibers of the wood, making the surface rough. It is necessary to wait until the floor is completely dry, sand it to smoothness, cover it with another two or three layers of varnish.
Priming floors before painting
On a clean, dry, ready-to-paint floor, apply a suitable primer in 2 coats. Each layer needs to dry. The primer is chosen depending on the type of paint that you decide to use. Consult the seller and carefully read the composition and instructions for use on the primer container. Priming will reduce paint consumption, facilitate the painting process. The primer can be applied with a brush or roller
Painting wooden floors
First, the baseboards are painted with a brush, and those places where it is difficult to reach with a roller. Then the entire surface of the floor is painted with a roller, moving from the windows to the exit. The second layer is applied after the paint of the first layer is completely dry. Usually two layers of paint give a high-quality, durable coating.
How to varnish floors
Before coating the floors with varnish, they are also primed. This is done with nitro-lacquer, which is applied along the wood fibers, carefully, without leaving untreated areas.
After the primer has completely dried, varnish is applied to the floor. When varnishing, a roller is usually not used. The varnish is applied with a wide soft brush, which must be carefully chosen, since falling hairs are difficult to remove from the treated surface.
Wide brush for applying varnish
Important! When buying a large number of paints or varnishes, it is strongly recommended to pay attention to the product article and lot number. In such a simple way, it will be possible to pick up and purchase paint of a completely identical shade.
Conclusion
Paint for a wooden floor in the country, the easiest and most accessible view finishes. With simplicity and low cost, this method provides excellent protective and decorative results. In addition, the painted floorboards are an indescribable tactile sensation, because it is so pleasant to walk on them. bare feet, in contrast to the "bare" tree, on which chips and cracks may appear over time.
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Due to the fact that wood is a natural material with a porous structure, it can serve as a humidity regulator in the bathroom. At high level moisture in the atmosphere, it will absorb it, at a low level it will give it back. But in order for such a natural regulator to work properly, the wooden floor in the bathroom must be treated by special means. Otherwise, dampness and fungus will appear. Let's consider this question in more detail.
Despite the tendency to damage by microorganisms, natural is characterized by a number of attractive properties for any owner:
- Excellent appearance;
- Warm atmosphere of comfort;
- Natural purity of wood material.
Wood is a very environmentally friendly material that can bring a note of comfort to any interior.
Therefore, the only question is to choose the right type of wood. Moisture resistant wood is required for the arrangement. Optimal options here are the following:
- Teak. Teak wood is widely known for its unique characteristics. it beautiful texture, granular texture, as well as absolute moisture resistance. If the longitudinal conductors at the joints are treated with sealant, then even ceramic tile can envy resistance to moisture. The only disadvantage of this breed is its high cost. For the tree grows in South Asian latitudes.
- Larch. This domestic breed is practically not inferior to the previous version, since the high resin content prevents the penetration of moisture. Perhaps it is somewhat less beautiful, but this is offset by a more adequate cost.
- Thermotree. If the wood is treated with steam, it is possible to obtain a moisture-resistant and attractive coating. It is necessary to specifically choose the option designed for the bathroom, since it will already come complete with structural elements.
Preparatory stage
The work is aimed at protecting the wooden floor from the harmful effects of moisture. They start from the installation stage.
Advice. When carrying out waterproofing work in the bathroom, it is recommended to lower the level of the floor covering below the average for the house, and equip decorative threshold. This will delay the leakage of water in case of force majeure.
At the first stage of arranging waterproofing, the wooden base is thoroughly cleaned of debris. Then impregnation with antiseptic compounds is carried out to protect the tree from mold.
In order for a wooden floor to please its owners for a long time, careful care is needed for it.
Waterproofing methods
Often, craftsmen use one of three technologies: coating, painting, and pasting. Consider how to properly protect the wooden floor in the bathroom in each of these ways.
- Coating. This technique is characterized by the simplicity of the process and excellent water-repellent qualities. Despite the fact that the solution can be prepared independently, ready-made mastics are often used. The bituminous mixture is applied to the rock surface in a dense layer (2 kg/m²) using a roller and a brush. The walls below are also treated with bituminous mastic, forming a protective "trough". The procedure is repeated twice, with an interval of several hours.
Attention! The second layer must be applied perpendicular to the previous one.
There are several various ways wood floor protection
Then the bathroom is left to dry for a day.
- Painting. This technology is considered more accessible to the consumer, but is short-lived. The painting technique guarantees the protection of the wooden surface for only 3-4 years. The paint mixture (as a rule, bitumen-polymer) is also applied using a roller. However, it involves not two, but three stages, which are stretched out in time. If between the first staining procedure and the second it takes three days of drying, then between the second and third - about a week. This is necessary to restore the natural properties of wood after impregnation. In order for the wooden floor to be reliably isolated from moisture, you can also use a safety net. Namely - to purchase soft linoleum.
- Pasting. This technology involves the laying of multi-layer waterproofing. The use of roll and various sheet materials necessary to create a moisture resistant carpet. Moreover, all work is carried out at high temperatures.
Attention! The thermal regime is the main condition for the application of this technique. Therefore, work should be trusted exclusively to professionals with tools and many years of experience.
For reliable gluing of such a carpet to a wooden surface, it is used bituminous mastic. It should be applied in a fairly thin layer over the entire plane (about 1.5 mm), after which rolls of bitumen-polymer materials can be rolled out. This procedure is carried out as many times as necessary to achieve the desired effect. Then the edges are processed bituminous material polymer putty.
Proper care of wood flooring is the key to its long service life.
There are many ways to protect wood from moisture. This is the use of various oils, waxes and varnishes. However, all of them are not suitable for use in the bathroom, as they violate the natural hygroscopicity of the material. Wood simply ceases to regulate the level of humidity in the room. Therefore, it is recommended to deal with high humidity by other methods. Arrange good ventilation, purchase a thermohygrometer. Continuous monitoring of moisture levels in different time days and years will allow you to determine the optimal microclimate in the room.
Through the use modern technologies processing natural material, the wooden floor is easy to imagine even in difficult conditions bathroom. The main thing is to choose the right type of wood, and then the bituminous solution of protective mastic.
Video: Processing a wooden floor in the bathroom
The strict and refined beauty of wood has always been appreciated by man. Until now, wooden floors have not gone out of fashion, creating worthy competition for laminate, tile or linoleum. But it is not enough to equip such a floor in the house - for its long service life, protection from mold, fungus and woodworm insects is necessary. The question arises - how to cover the wooden floor in order to protect it and preserve the structure of the tree.
For this purpose, various impregnations are used. Depending on the purpose of the room in the house, the thickness and composition of the wood used, the necessary properties of the impregnating solution are selected. They will provide the floorboards with maximum protection from external influences.
What can be impregnation
The construction market boasts a huge range of impregnations. They differ in protective properties, chemical composition and basis. They may have the following protection methods.
Antiseptic
Prevent the appearance of rot, fungus and mold. This type of solution is the most toxic, and care must be taken when working with it, using protective equipment and ensure adequate ventilation in the room.
The most commonly used for this are clay, silicate and bituminous compositions. Some antiseptics can be made independently, from low-toxic liquids available in the house, for example, oils and products of their processing.
The use of such “homemade” impregnations on new, pest-free floors gives long-term positive effect and allows you to protect people and pets from the effects of toxic substances.
flame retardant
Reduce the ability of wood to ignite. Such an impregnation usually contains various phosphates or boric acid. With a significant increase in temperature on boards treated with such chemicals, a film is formed that prevents them from igniting.
Water repellent
Wood has strong moisture absorbing properties. Getting on its porous surface, water causes swelling and creates favorable conditions for the appearance of fungus and rot. This is especially true for the floor in the kitchen or in the bath. The use of impregnation will allow you to avoid such troubles, because, by filling the wood pores with its composition, it creates a moisture-repellent layer.
Combined
Represented by a combination of antiseptic + water repellency. Flame retardants are sometimes added.
As a rule, when a protective treatment of a wooden floor is performed, combined compositions are used.
On the basis they may differ:
- Ground protection. Such impregnations combine the qualities of primer mixtures and the necessary protective properties. After their application, in compliance with all the rules of priming, final application decorative layer on the floor surface.
- Impregnating solutions requiring, after drying, subsequent priming and painting with paints and varnishes.
According to the chemical composition, such a primer can be:
- Epoxy. More often it is a primer-impregnating mixture based on epoxy resins and with the addition of various components with antiseptic properties. It creates a durable water-repellent film on the surface of the board. Epoxy compounds have excellent protective properties. They are best used in wet areas, in the kitchen, bath or bathroom.
- Alkyd impregnating mixture is considered one of the best. Ideal for wet rooms at home, low toxicity, can be produced on a soil basis or as a solution for pre-treatment before primer. Using it in the kitchen or bath will reliably protect flooring from moisture and mold. Minus - it takes a long time to dry. The drying process takes about 18 hours.
- Shellac - based on methyl alcohol and milky juice of insects. It is used when it is not possible to ensure high-quality drying of the floor, it has high protective properties. After its application and before subsequent priming, it is necessary to wait until the methyl alcohol penetrates into the wood structure and displaces the water.
- Acrylic is the easiest to use. As a rule, this impregnating primer-mixture is made on a water-dispersion basis, easily fills the pores of wood, dries quickly and reliably protects against rot.
The choice depends on the room
Choosing how to cover the floorboard for her reliable protection, it is necessary to take into account the purpose of the room in the house and on the street.
Rooms with high humidity
When treating floors in the kitchen or bathroom, as in any other room in the house that people often visit, it is necessary to choose solutions with low toxicity. For the kitchen and bathroom, it is better to use products with low toxicity and having water-repellent protection with an antiseptic.
In rooms such as a kitchen or bathroom, additional anti-slip treatment of floors with special products is highly desirable, which are either part of the primer impregnation or applied over it before decorative coating and give the floor a slightly noticeable roughness. Treatment with anti-slip agents significantly reduces injuries.
This is especially important for the kitchen, where the humidity is high and the likelihood of grease getting on the flooring.
living rooms
When choosing how to cover the floor in a room in a house, you can take any low-toxic compound, because these rooms have moderate humidity and do not require such protection as in the kitchen or bathroom. But here, decorative floors require more careful processing of each parquet element.
Floors outside the home
For verandas, gazebos and terraces, impregnating agents of any toxicity with an antiseptic property and high water repellency are suitable. It is best to make several layers of impregnation here for reliable protection.
How to ensure maximum processing protection
This process is simple and the same for floors in a residential building and other premises:
- the floor must be dried, leveled and dust-free (it is better to treat it with white spirit for degreasing);
- apply the impregnating solution with a roller or brush;
- wait for drying;
- primed, if not primer-impregnations were used;
- apply a decorative finish.
Deciding what to cover the wooden floor in utility rooms or in the house, it is necessary to take into account all external influences to which the floor covering will be exposed during operation.
In this case, it is better to play it safe and use a more reliable protective treatment than to spend money on replacing rotten boards.
