Timber floor repairs

Having proved, over the centuries, its durability and insulating qualities, creating comfort and well-being in the room, the wooden parquet massif is the flooring favorite for all weather conditions. Timber floor repairs and maintenance is not complicated if it is taken care regularly and carefully with appropriate products.

timber-repair-1When the wooden floor creaks- This noise is generated due to the friction of two pieces of wood against each other in the following cases: screen that is not quite flat, warped floorboards following the change in humidity, floor three layers poses floating. When there are massive floors, an unpleasant crunch may occur. The wooden floor creaks when it is not glued to the ground, the cap will be not flat and when the wood rubbing against wood, an annoying squeak appears.

This problem can be eliminated by removing the floor and performing a self-smoothing screed. Then, the floorboards are cleaned one by one and stuck to the new tread – dry, solid and smooth. When choosing the finishing oil, keep in mind that there are only natural oils and natural oils with hard wax, which ensures abrasion resistance.

timber-repair-2In the presence of opening or expansion joints. Wood , as a natural material, is extremely sensitive to changes in humidity. If the humidity is too high, the wood floor expands and swells, which is very unpleasant. Low humidity cost the opening large gaps between the floorboards, costing an unpleasant look.

It must be remembered that with the engineering flooring (two or three layers) expansion is limited. It is about 40-45% compared to the parquet flooring repair. Proper wood floor repair on regular basis is essential to maintain a longer lifeline of the floor. Seek professional consultation with our designers and floor repairing specialists to know the best solution.

 

You may also be interested in our Wood Floor Restoration services.