Maintenance of varnished floors
This guide is valid for parquet and wooden floors according to DIN 18356 and DIN 18357, which are coated and treated with transparent floor varnishes.
It is important to consider the temperature and humidity of the room. Ideally, the room temperature should be between +18°C and 20°C and the humidity should be between 40-60%. Large changes in temperature and humidity can cause the floor to expand or contract and create cracks in the floor. Cracks and swelling caused by humidity and temperature are not covered by the warranty. A freshly finished floor (if the wooden floor is finished by hand) is particularly sensitive for the first 4 weeks. In this regard, heavy loads and water should be avoided for the first 4 weeks. During this time, a simple dry cleaning method should be used to clean the floors, i.e. with a vacuum cleaner or a dry mop. A slightly damp mop can also be used in rare cases. If water gets on the floor, it should be removed as soon as possible to avoid stains. In addition, heavy furniture or plastic/rubber-backed rugs should not be placed on the floor for the first 4 days. Hallways and lobbies Moisture-absorbing doormats should be used in lobbies to prevent dirt, grime and water from getting on the floor. Since the lobby floor can get the most dirt, which can damage the floor, it is recommended to treat heavily used floors with Refresher every 2 weeks (freshener for varnished floors). If necessary, the floor can be cleaned in advance with Cleaner (deep cleaner for varnished floors). Other rooms Before covering with the maintenance product, the floor must be cleaned with a damp mop or vacuum cleaner. If the floor is stained with dirt or there is other dirt, it is recommended to clean the floor beforehand with a cleaner for varnished floors. After cleaning the floor, the floor must be treated with a varnish refresher. On heavily used floors, Refresh should be used about once a month. Refresh varnished floor refresher can be purchased from the Floor Center.