Hello everyone,
We are currently deciding on the flooring and have narrowed it down to parquet from Haro and Meister. Since the parquet will be installed both in the kitchen and in a small guest bathroom, the carpenter recommended a lacquered finish. Does anyone have experience with whether lacquered is better than oiled in this case?
The Haro parquet is coated with a "super matte lacquer" and has almost no shine, preserving the textures and indentations of the wood surface. I am a bit concerned that these might trap dirt and that water could remain in the small grooves. The cleaning and maintenance effort seems higher.
Meister’s equivalent has a "matte lacquer" with a slight gloss; however, the surface is nearly flat, with no grooves, which apparently makes it easier to clean and more resistant?
The Haro flooring is normally available, while Meister’s is only available this year, as the production will switch to a new "super matte lacquer" next year. We need to order the flooring now and are torn between the options. There must be reasons why Meister is switching to the "super matte lacquer" next year. We’re also hesitant to order a floor that will be discontinued right away – though that may not matter much.
Does anyone happen to have experience with lacquered floors from either company?
We are currently deciding on the flooring and have narrowed it down to parquet from Haro and Meister. Since the parquet will be installed both in the kitchen and in a small guest bathroom, the carpenter recommended a lacquered finish. Does anyone have experience with whether lacquered is better than oiled in this case?
The Haro parquet is coated with a "super matte lacquer" and has almost no shine, preserving the textures and indentations of the wood surface. I am a bit concerned that these might trap dirt and that water could remain in the small grooves. The cleaning and maintenance effort seems higher.
Meister’s equivalent has a "matte lacquer" with a slight gloss; however, the surface is nearly flat, with no grooves, which apparently makes it easier to clean and more resistant?
The Haro flooring is normally available, while Meister’s is only available this year, as the production will switch to a new "super matte lacquer" next year. We need to order the flooring now and are torn between the options. There must be reasons why Meister is switching to the "super matte lacquer" next year. We’re also hesitant to order a floor that will be discontinued right away – though that may not matter much.
Does anyone happen to have experience with lacquered floors from either company?
HnghusBY schrieb:
Does anyone have experience regarding whether lacquered is better than oiled in this case? The question of what is "better"—an oiled or sealed parquet surface—divides even experts. It ultimately comes down to personal preference. You simply have to weigh the advantages against the disadvantages.
The main benefit of sealants is their abrasion resistance. This means the seal is a synthetic resin film where wear occurs. Because sealing is generally very resistant to wear, this surface protection requires the least maintenance.
Regarding oil/wax mixtures: nothing enhances the wood like an oil/wax blend. This means that the overall visual impression of oiled parquet floors can sometimes be breathtaking! A sealant will never achieve this effect to anything near the same degree. However, the maintenance effort is somewhat higher than with a sealed surface. Cleaning is done damp with a parquet-specific cleaning product ("parquet milk") added to the cleaning solution, which also provides a slight re-oiling effect.
Another major advantage of oiled surfaces is that in case of damage, a partial repair of the affected area can be done without visible seams later on.
Example:
A careless guest drops a cigarette on the parquet floor.
With a sealed surface, the surrounding area turns brown because the nicotine leaves a colored mark in the softened seal due to the heat contact. Making this small area invisible later is almost impossible. It will always be visible in certain lighting conditions.
With oiled parquet, the brown burn mark is also there. Then you use a fine sanding cloth to sand out the discoloration, clean the surface with a slightly damp cloth to remove dust. Due to the moisture, the wood fibers rise at the cleaned spot and dry this way. You feel the roughness before further treatment. This spot is then sanded again with the fine sanding cloth, after which the repair area is treated in circular motions with a cloth lightly soaked in oil.
After two weeks, no one will notice, even without knowing the incident, what hardship the wood surface was unintentionally exposed to.
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You just need to know how much care you want to give your parquet floor later on. And I think this very question determines whether you prefer a sealant or are willing to undertake the effort of oiling/waxing.
Regards, KlaRa
Torti2022neu schrieb:
It doesn’t really matter whether you choose lacquered or unlacquered.
Lacquered is a bit more resistant since the wood is covered with a protective layer. However, it doesn’t prevent dents—and those look really bad on lacquered (glossy) flooring. Oiled surfaces always look more natural, even with dents. I completely agree! Oiled surfaces have a “warmed-up” appearance, whereas sealed parquet surfaces look (much) less so.
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Myrna_Loy14 Dec 2022 19:27I have also carried out partial repairs like this quite often on painted floors. Sand down the area, slightly color-match it with a repair pen, and then rub in a matte or satin clear coat several times.
I prefer painted floors because wear paths are less visible and furniture and rugs don’t show impressions as quickly, since most sealants contain UV protection.
I prefer painted floors because wear paths are less visible and furniture and rugs don’t show impressions as quickly, since most sealants contain UV protection.
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