Acrylic impregnation for a wooden floor. How can you paint wooden floors in an apartment: an overview of materials

Wooden floors, like other wood products, cannot maintain their impeccable appearance and performance for a long time without a protective coating. Even when under a roof, they are exposed to ultraviolet radiation and moisture. Eventually the wood will take on an unhealthy gray color and crack under the sun or mold and rot in the water. For this, of course, it will take more than one week, but the result will be just that. There is only one way out in this case - to use a protective coating.

Why is it necessary and what is the difference between oil impregnation for the floor

The purpose of any protective coating is to neutralize the destructive effect of water and sun on the tree. There are three most common options: paint, varnish and oil. Paint is considered the most inexpensive way to protect wood, but it completely hides the natural texture of the material.

The varnish visually preserves the natural texture of the wood. When solidified, it forms a thin airtight film, therefore, not only deprives the wood of the opportunity to "breathe", but also changes the tactile sensations upon contact with it. This is easy to check if you close your eyes and run your hand over the plastic and then the varnished surface. Feelings will be the same. The lacquer coating will reliably last for several years, but in the end it will still require restoration. This process is quite complicated, it is unlikely that it will be possible to carry it out with your own hands.

Oil differs from paint and varnish not only in its natural origin and harmlessness to health, but also in the principle of action. It does not form a film, but is absorbed 5-7 mm deep, without clogging the pores and without depriving the wood of the opportunity to “breathe”. This formation of a protective coating has another plus: the tree is not clamped into a rigid film frame and naturally reacts to changes in humidity or temperature. The oil has excellent water-repellent properties, therefore it reliably protects wood from the negative effects of water. Its maintenance-free service life is no less than that of varnish, but it is much easier to restore such a coating.

Distinctive characteristics of oils

Different oils are used to impregnate wooden floors. In addition to composition and origin, they may differ in a number of characteristics:

• One of the defining properties of mixtures is tone. According to this parameter, colorless and colored impregnations are distinguished. The latter allow using toning to further emphasize and make the texture of the tree more embossed.
• Another important indicator is wear resistance. It determines whether floor protection oil can be used, especially in high traffic areas such as hallways or stairs. The undoubted superiority in this parameter belongs to compositions with hard wax.
• Another important parameter is the destination. Separate grades of oils are made for operation in conditions of high temperature and humidity (baths, saunas, bathrooms). There are universal formulations, as well as mixtures intended only for external or internal use.

Oil Selection Criteria

There are three main criteria that should be followed when choosing oil as a protective layer:

1. The type of tree. Impregnations of this type are primarily best used for wood that initially contains natural oil. These are many exotic tree species: iroko, campas, jatoba or lapacho. In this case, it will simply not be possible to apply varnish, because natural oil will not allow it to gain a foothold on the surface. Of the trees growing in Russia, oak and ash are best combined with such impregnations. This also has a logical explanation. Oil impregnations are characterized by a minimum proportion of dry residue, which varies between 25-40%. This allows them to penetrate deep into the structure of the tree, "coping" even with dense species (oak, ash).
2. Place of application. There are no special restrictions on this parameter. Certain brands of natural oils can be used even in high traffic areas, such as corridors. For a bathroom, this is almost an ideal coating, since it allows the wood to freely change its volume under the influence of temperature and at the same time reliably protects it from moisture. At the same time, it is important to choose the right type of wood for such difficult operating conditions. In this case, it is optimal to use teak or lapacho.
3. Colour. As mentioned above, oils can be colorless or colored. Each of them has its own use:

• Colorless mixtures are suitable for any type of wood, but are more often used for dark ones. In this case, the wood already has a natural color, so it is enough to emphasize only its texture.
• Dark compositions look good in combination with oak or rare varieties of wood in light shades.
• Silver, white or gray oils have a whitening effect. They are suitable for processing birch, ash, maple and other "domestic" light woods. Oak can also be coated with such impregnations. In this case, the wood visually ages, which can be used for design solutions.

Methods for applying oil impregnation

Before treating the floor with oil, it must be carefully prepared. Impregnations of this type do not form a film on the surface, and therefore cannot mask significant defects. Accordingly, surface preparation is not a desirable step, but a mandatory one. For this purpose, the wood is sanded with sandpaper of different grain sizes, ranging from P20 to P120.

There are two types of sandpaper marking: according to GOST 3647-80 and according to ISO-6344. In the first, a smaller number in the designation corresponds to a smaller grain size. In the second, the situation is reversed: the larger the number, the smaller the grain, and the grain size itself reflects the number of particles of abrasive material per unit area. In the article, all figures are given in accordance with ISO-6344.

After grinding, the surface is dedusted, and then oil is applied to it. This can be done in two ways: cold and hot. Each of them has its own characteristics. In both cases, at least two layers of oil are applied.

Some types of wood can darken over time even under a layer of oil, such as pine or fir. To prevent this from happening, they should be treated with an alkali solution before impregnation.

cold way

When using the cold method, the first layer of oil is applied with a brush quite abundantly. After 5-7 minutes, the excess is removed with a cotton cloth. The surface is then polished with a beige pad. After 5-12 hours, the procedure must be repeated (more accurate figures are indicated by the manufacturer). At the next stage, you can start applying the second layer. This will significantly reduce oil consumption. The second layer is applied with a brush in the same way as the first. Excess oil is removed with a cotton cloth or green pad after 30-45 minutes. The final polishing is done with a red pad after 12-18 hours. You can walk on the floor after seven days, not earlier.

The distinctive characteristics of oil impregnations and the cold method of applying them can be found in the video below:

hot way

When implementing this method, the oil is heated in a water bath to 80 °C. Before applying it, the floor is also heated (using a thermopad). The oil is then rubbed into the wood with a beige pad. The second layer is applied similarly to the first after 2-3 hours. After the same period of time, you can perform a final polishing with a red pad. After a week, the coating is allowed to operate normally.

Summary

The floor is a stressed surface, so only specialized wear-resistant types of oils should be used to protect it. At the same time, the hot method of application takes less time, but is technologically more complicated. It must be remembered that the main condition for the durability of the protective coating is the implementation of the manufacturer's instructions.

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 as a building material is not without its drawbacks. Bark beetles, fungi, various pathogenic microorganisms like to settle in it. 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 are introduced into the composition of antiseptics for outdoor work. 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 damaged. Or where there are difficult operating conditions. For example, on wooden floors in baths, where high humidity initially increases the risk of decay. 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. The chemicals that make up fire retardants create compounds at high temperatures that prevent ignition or flame propagation. 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 are thick oils that create a dense film on the treated surface. 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 heavy odor, so they are only used externally. The drying time of the oil-based composition is 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). Only antiseptics have a decorative effect. 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:

• Security. 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, the 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 previously painted, the paint or varnish is removed with a building hair dryer. The remains of the coating are scraped off with a scraper and a stiff brush. All oily, greasy stains are washed off with white spirit.

They pass through the cleaned wood with sandpaper or a 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 the wooden floor in a 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 a soft natural material that can quickly break down 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, the interiors of country cottages are an independent design area, 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 on different bases, which create a transparent protective film on the floor surface, allowing you to admire the structure, color, quality of wood.

Coloring compounds. 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, polished 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 in winter it is practically never visited, then under the influence of low temperatures the 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 affordable.

Compounds for floor treatment

In addition to varnish and paint, floors are often coated with special compounds 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 what floor covering option is chosen: varnish, paint or wax coating, the main thing is that the wooden surface is protected, lasts 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 covering a wooden floor with paint or varnish, 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

Water-based varnishes 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.

Lacquer is a 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 a wooden floor in a country house, 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 wood floor paint is a safe water-based composition, it forms abrasion-resistant coating, 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. They form a very durable coating, practically do not deform, are 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. They form a very dense matte coating similar to rubber. 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, several brushes of different sizes, a roller with a long handle. The telescopic handle is more convenient, it allows you to adjust the tool to the height 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.

When using oil paint and enamel, it is additionally necessary to prepare a solvent or drying oil and ensure the ventilation of the room.

If alkyd paint is chosen for painting the floor, 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 batch 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 affordable type of finish. With simplicity and low cost, this method provides excellent protective and decorative results. In addition, painted floorboards are an indescribable tactile sensation, because it is so pleasant to walk on them with bare feet, unlike a “bare” tree, on which chips and cracks may appear over time.

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In order for a wooden floor to serve for a long time, it should be covered with a protective agent. A floor made of natural wood is an 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 sunlight, changes in temperature, and increased humidity in the room. To protect the wooden floor from rapid wear, repair and replacement, to preserve the original appearance of the coating, you need to take care of its protection. How and how to process a wooden floor, read below.

The choice of composition: how to process wooden floors in the house

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 woodworking materials market offers mixtures that can not only reliably protect wood from any damage, but also emphasize its decorative qualities. The choice of composition depends on each specific case.

Composition for processing wood flooring can be bought at any hardware store.

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.

You should choose a wood varnish that does not contain harmful substances.

There are several types of varnishes that have different characteristics:

1. Waterborne varnishes. Such varnishes dry quickly, do not have an unpleasant odor 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.
2. 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.
3. 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. To cover the floor with polyurethane varnish, the moisture content of the wood should be no more than 8%. Otherwise, the varnish may bubble. This protective coating lasts 2-3 years.
4. Acid curing varnishes. Such varnishes have the highest performance characteristics: they guarantee a reliable coating that 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.

Thanks to the oil, it is possible to improve the aesthetic and operational properties of a pine wood 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 mix well with soft wood and can easily damage the floorboard. Therefore, oil is an ideal choice for covering a soft pine floor.

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 oil with wax in the composition to cover pine wood floors in the house. 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 a traditional way to protect 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.

To protect the floor, just apply a thin layer of wax

In order to wax a wooden floor, you need:

1. Clear cover. Old varnish is removed with a solvent or scraper. You can apply the product on top of the oil.
2. 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.
3. Apply wax with a tissue swab in a circular motion, as if rubbing it into the floor.
4. Wait for the layer to dry and, if necessary, cover the floor again.
5. 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 its environmental friendliness and attractive appearance, wood is increasingly being used for finishing both indoors and outdoors. 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!

When choosing flooring, consumers primarily consider natural materials, among which wood is the most popular. Environmental friendliness, attractiveness, quality, reliability and wide application possibilities - these qualities make wood a popular building and finishing material.

But in addition to numerous advantages, wood has a number of disadvantages, among which its poor resistance to external factors stands out. In our article, we will talk about the means and methods for protecting wood from decay.

How to process

The tree is subject to biological destruction, so if it is not processed, then, after a while, rotting will certainly begin. There are several reasons that cause such a nuisance:

• increased air humidity;
• temperature fluctuations;
• poor drying of raw materials;
• insufficient ventilation;
• freezing;
• formation of condensate;
• contact with wet soil.

To avoid rotting, you need to resort to prevention even during harvesting and storage. Previously, when wood production technologies could not boast of perfection, cutting down trees for the manufacture of lumber began in the winter, and with the onset of heat, the material was used for private housing construction and the manufacture of floorboards. During this time, the moisture content of the wood decreased significantly. However, today, in the age of advanced technologies, it is no longer necessary to withstand a tree for such a long time, because a technological approach is used to protect it from decay.

Floor protection products

The treatment of a wooden floor provides for the protection of wood from the effects and penetration of moisture with the help of special waterproofing. If the floor boards are laid on an open veranda, then special paint is used for protection. And in the house, in order to exclude the formation of condensate, you need to create good ventilation and lay a vapor barrier coating, take care of the heat-insulating layer.

protective equipment

Such compounds perform two useful functions:

1. Preserve wood and thus do not allow dangerous fungi to penetrate into its structure, the impact of which leads to rotting of the tree.
2. They preserve the integrity of the wood, because they do not allow it to crack.

Depending on the components present and purpose, protective compounds are divided into the following groups:

• Wax-based products.

• Oil-based products.

• Lacquer compositions.

Each of these groups has its own properties and characteristics, we will talk about them in more detail.

Lacquer compositions

Lacquer is made to protect the tree and give it a well-groomed appearance:

• When it is required to reliably protect hardwood, alkyd and polyurethane compounds are used. Processing a wooden floor with these products creates a reliable protection against cracking for floor boards, and also protects the wooden floor from mechanical stress.

• For softwoods, an alkyl urethane protective paint is recommended. Before covering the floorboards with it, their surface is first treated with acetone to get rid of the resin protruding from the wood.
• If you want to process a floor covering from valuable exotic varieties of trees, then it is recommended to use protective compounds for the manufacture of which natural ingredients were used. However, it should be noted that some exotic wood floorings contain substances that interfere with the curing of the varnish, so the floor to be treated must first be primed. To do this, use a special primer on wood, which gives additional protection to the boards and prevents the release of essential oils.

Protective oils

Protective oils are universal compounds that are used for different types of wood. True, on the boards for the manufacture of which certain varieties are used, for example, white meranti (merbau), white spots may appear, and this greatly spoils the visual appeal of the floor. Their appearance is due to the fact that the oil penetrates deep into the structure of the wood and reacts there with certain substances. Therefore, before applying such protection, it is better to first consult with experienced people who will help with choosing the right composition.

Attention! Oils that are designed to treat wood flooring create high-quality floor protection and give the boards a pleasant softness to the touch.

However, the floor treated with such a product looks attractive if there are no defects on its surface, because the oil does not hide them. Therefore, before resorting to such protection, it is necessary to prepare the lumber in advance, that is, plan the floor boards, then sand them and smooth them down. Only after that cover the flooring with oil.

Wax

This is a natural remedy, it is reasonable to use it in conjunction with oils. When wax is applied, a thin film forms on a wooden flooring, which temporarily protects against moisture, but does not protect the floor from damage. In addition, the use of wax is not recommended for those types of wood in which calcium carbonate or silica is present, because the wax will react with them, after which the internal structure of the wood flooring will begin to break down and thereby cause deformation of the boards.

Functional protective compounds - impregnations

The tree is susceptible to mold, fungus and decay, and this material is also loved by rodents and insects. In addition, wood belongs to the line of fire hazardous materials. However, all this can be avoided if special impregnations are used for protection. If you are interested in how to process lags, in this case, impregnations will come in handy. Here are the most popular ones:

• Fire retardant impregnations. This type of protection is used in the construction of public buildings. But for the construction of private houses they are used somewhat less frequently. Among this line, impregnations, which include active salts, stand out. When applied, they penetrate deep into the boards, and if a fire occurs, then a gas shell is formed, which prevents a fire from starting. However, the floorboards will begin to char. Putties and coloring compositions can also be used for fire protection, which also prevent an open flame from arising.

• Mechanical protection or drying of floorboards in chambers specially designed for this purpose helps to get rid of excess moisture in lumber, protecting them from destruction. If the floor boards are well dried, then even after many years of service they will not be affected by fungus and mold. To increase the service life of the flooring, it is necessary from time to time in the summer to ventilate the boards through the holes that are specially provided for this in the foundation.
• For reliable protection of a wooden floor, universal antiseptics will come to the rescue: Novotex, Pinotex and others. These are very strong chemicals that contain sulfuric acid, it completely eliminates the possibility of a rotting process. Such a tool is successfully used for processing the subfloor and log. However, you should be careful when using it, because sulfuric acid is not safe for humans.
• Water repellent finishes. These products provide floor boards with reliable protection, in addition, they prevent the spread of insects.
• Insecticides. Such compounds protect lumber from pest bugs.

Any such composition is applied to the surface of the wood floor very carefully. If the floor boards have already been processed at the factory, then they do not need additional protection, but “clean” lumber needs high-quality impregnation. Therefore, before buying raw or finished lumber, ask the seller if the processing has been completed. If yes, then find out for what purposes: from exposure to moisture, fire or fungal attack.

Protection of the lag from insects

Protective treatment of flooring is an important process that must be approached responsibly. However, it is not enough to provide reliable protection for a wooden floor; you should also think about logs, which are most often attacked by rodents and insects. Logs, like boards, are treated with special means that will provide reliable and high-quality protection. In private housing construction, resin is often used for this purpose, which is strongly heated before application and applied to the surface of the log. After the resin hardens, it forms a reliable protection for the wood structure and thus protects it from pests.

What impregnations for wood are produced, you will find out by watching this video review: