Coating with varnish is the final stage in the installation of parquet flooring . It depends on it, how the natural material will look and how long it will last. Parquet polyurethane lacquer for wood emphasizes the texture of wood, gives it attractive shades, protects the surface from abrasion and moisture.
Features of polyurethane varnish for parquet
Such a coating creates a protective film on the plane that is resistant to various effects. It is able for a long time to withstand abrasion and withstand heavy loads, protects against the appearance of scratches, scuffs, mold , fungus, emphasizes the beauty of the parquet. After completely drying the varnish is not afraid of liquid and household chemicals, it does not change under the influence of sunlight.
Single and two-component compositions are isolated. The first is realized in the form ready for application. A two-component varnish requires pre-mixing of the semi-finished product and hardener.
The most popular varnishes are acrylic, urethane-based or containing solvents.
Anhydrous acrylic lacquer is excellent for living spaces. It is environmentally friendly and safe for health, the most resistant to chemicals.
Alkyd-polyurethane parquet varnish is produced on the basis of oil resins, deeply penetrating into the structure of wood. The solvent for them is white spirit.
Alkyd lacquer dries very long, curing requires oxygen and a well ventilated room. This composition makes the color of the tree more intense, the veins are clear, and the surface of the floor is not slippery. Polyurethane gives the floors durability and elasticity. The varnish is excellent for rooms with high traffic, it is the most durable, but has a strong odor and is toxic when applied. Parquet polyurethane varnish can have a matte, silky-matte or glossy luster. The dullness of the future coating depends on the ability of the composition to reflect light, which depends on the presence of the passive component in it. The larger, the higher the opacity of the coating.
When choosing a varnish, it is necessary to take into account the wood species, the type of room, its patency and the operating conditions of the parquet.
Parquet varnish on a polyurethane base will prolong the life of the floor, give it an aesthetic appearance and emphasize the natural energy of the tree.