ᐅ Worn parquet flooring: two-component oil finish?

Created on: 14 Mar 2019 20:06
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Cornflakegirl
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Cornflakegirl
14 Mar 2019 20:06
Hello!
I want to install oak parquet flooring in a heavily used room: the front door leads directly into the living area (no hallway), the open kitchen will also have the same flooring, plus there is access to the garden, the dining area, children... A parquet seller advised me today to use sanded but "raw" parquet, which he would treat with a two-component oil, as this would make the floor much more resistant. My questions for you:
1) Is two-component oil really significantly better than regular oil, and do you think it is advisable for the room described above?
2) The parquet he offered me is above my budget, over 100 euros. I would be willing to pay about 70 euros, if that is at all realistic for sanded raw parquet. Which suppliers offer good quality raw parquet with a wide range of colors? Are there perhaps suppliers who offer the same parquet both raw and pre-oiled – since two-component oil is not necessary in the upper rooms and I would prefer not to oil myself or have it oiled professionally (which also costs money)?
3) What are your experiences with two-component oil?

I hope I have made myself clear; I have no knowledge of parquet and I am not sure if it is okay to ask for suppliers (advertising)

Best regards and thanks
Cornflakegirl
KlaRa15 Mar 2019 17:39
Hello questioner,
Based on your description, I assume that the future parquet boards will be glued to the floor, as all "floating" parquet elements with mechanical edge locking are already factory-finished on the surface.
100 €, well, that is quite a demanding price for raw boards, especially since installation is not included.
In the building description, it seems disadvantageous that there is no adequate dirt control zone, which cannot exist if the front door opens directly into a living area. Whether parquet is fundamentally a good choice there is something I doubt!
With a two-component parquet oil, for example from PALLMANN, some damage to the parquet surface caused by abrasive wear can be prevented.
Whether it concerns glued parquet, surface sanding, or applying a two-component oil product: expert knowledge is required here.
There have to be limits for the DIY enthusiast somewhere; otherwise, parquet installers and especially master craftsmen in this trade would not have to undergo such long training.
No joke, if I may give you a hint here—without knowing your personal taste or the interior style of your house—that an oak parquet floor has a strong influence on the interior design. So you won’t remain completely free in your choice.
On a more serious note: please look into synthetic rubber flooring, for example SENTICA or SIGNA. It offers an interesting but unobtrusive (also in terms of color) design according to your preferences—and dirt and small stones tracked in from outside do not affect this type of flooring at all!
Just a tip!
Regards, KlaRa
(Expert office for damage to floorings)
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Obstlerbaum
15 Mar 2019 18:24
For an entrance area, I generally find wood to be too delicate. You inevitably track in small stones, sand, and so on on your soles. This will sooner or later cause the surface to look worn and unattractive.
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Cornflakegirl
15 Mar 2019 20:29
Thanks for the kind replies! I visited quite a few hardwood floor installers and keep hearing different opinions. It’s confusing. I’ve looked at many luxury vinyl floors, but somehow I still feel uneasy about them—they’re not really my style. I’ll now google Sentetica and Signa. Thanks for your opinions and advice!
Best regards
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Curly
16 Mar 2019 16:09
For hardwood flooring directly behind the entrance door, I would always recommend taking off your shoes upon entering. Shoes can quickly scratch the hardwood, and it should not get wet either.
The problem with hardwood for me has always been cleaning. Since you are only allowed to mop it with a barely damp cloth, the floor never gets truly clean easily.

Best regards
Sabine