CARE OF LACQUERED FLOORS
The lacquering technology for the Barlinek floorboard uses a multi-layered coating of acrylic lacquer hardened by UV rays.
HOW TO PROTECT AND AVOID DAMAGE?
When using Barlinek wooden floors, regardless of whether it is a lacquer or oil-finished floor, it is worth remembering a few basic rules for preventing damage.
Everyday
Care
Beware of
water!
Use a mat to wipe!
Use pads
under
furniture!
Avoid walking
in high heels
Do not install in
damp rooms
Use
protective mats!
SPECIALISED CARE PRODUCTS:
Natural wood floors require that users take regular care of them and use the proper care agents. Proper care of floorboards means the floor stays beautiful and has a longer life.
PROTEKTOR CONCENTRATE
Agent for everyday floor care.
Yield approx 500 m2 / l.
PROTEKTOR KOMPLET
Agent for periodic application. Removes the remains of old cleaning agents Protektor Concentrate and Protektor Shine and other cleaning agents from the floor Must be used before applying Protektor Shine.
Yield approx 200 m2 / l.
PROTEKTOR SHINE
Protects floors against penetration by dirt and dust.
Yield approx 100 m2 / l.
| Protektor Concentrate | Protektor Complete | Protektor Shine | |
| Intensity of use | Everyday cleaning | Periodic cleaning | Periodic regeneration |
| Floors in rooms which are not intensively used, e.g. living rooms, bedrooms | Every 5-7 days | Every 6-12 months | Visually inspect |
| Floors in areas which are used with average intensity, e.g. stairs, corridors, office spaces | Every 3-5 days | Every 3-6 months | Visually inspect |
| Floors in places which are intensively used, e.g. restaurants, shops, schools | Every 1-3 days | 1-2 times per month | Visually inspect |
IMPORTANT: The floor should be cared for using only agents intended for this purpose.
Floor maintenance should be carried out using only products intended for that purpose. For lacquered flooring Barlinek recommends:: “Protektor Concentrate”, “Protektor Komplet”, and “Protektor Shine”. If Barlinek care products are not available on the market, use care products from other manufacturers intended for lacquered wooden floors.
ATTENTION: Before applying any third party care product be sure to test it on a concealed area of the floor to assess whether or not there is a negative reaction of lacquer on the floorboard (for example, discoloration or peeling). Using other care products than intended for lacquered floors, may result in changing the colour of the floor, forming of stains, changing the slipperiness of the floor surface, or changing its gloss. Barlinek bears no responsibility for the effects of using agents made by other manufacturers that are not equivalent.
Regular care of lacquered floors conceals minor wear and tear of everyday use. The greatest enemies of wooden floors are water and sand. In case of soiling of the floor, these should be carefully and gently removed.
More information on “Terms of use maintenance wooden floors with lacquered finish” and on the www.us.barlinek.com website
VARNISHED BRUSHED FLOORING – MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, RENOVATION
Barlinek floor boards can be finished in various ways providing different final effects. For many years Aged wooden flooring with its simple yet characteristic features has been in high demand. Aged flooring is created as a result of special brushing techniques / processes of the top wear layer. This processing of wood structuring depends on mechanical removal of soft elements of the top layer. The processing of wood growth rings and grain lay-out are emphasized. With time, traces of small scratches and indents will become less visible on a brushed floor than on smooth surface.
ACTIONS AFTER MOUNTING
Immediately after mounting the varnished brushed flooring, the Barlinek Company recommends the application of “Protektor Blask” agent using a mop. This agent will form a thin film on the flooring, which will have a hydrophobic impact protecting the brushed floor against water. Thanks to this protection, removing dirt and water is easier. The flooring will maintain its original appearance and continue to look new for a longer period of time. Important: The “Protektor Blask” agent is not to be diluted, pour it directly on the flooring prior to spreading it with a mop. The agent is to be spread on the flooring so as it would be damp not wet.
CLEANING OF VARNISHED BRUSHED FLOORING:
STEP 1
For renovation (cleaning) of brushed flooring we should use “Protektor Komplet” and “Protektor Blask” agents, soft brushes, spray bottles, a mop.
STEP 2
The “Protektor Komplet” agent is to be diluted in 1:8 rate and poured into the spray bottle. Then we spray the flooring surface and wait ab. 5 minute.
STEP 3
Clean the flooring surface with the soft brush.
STEP 4
Remove dirt with a piece of clean cloth with water. Repeat this operation a few times until the flooring surface is clean. Use a separate container with clean water to clean the cloth. Change the cleaning water frequently.
STEP 5
Having thoroughly cleaned the flooring surface the “Protektor Blask” agent should be used. Pour the “Protektor Blask” agent on the flooring and spread it with the mop. “Protektor blask” will protect the flooring against adverse impact of water penetration and of dirt into brushed areas / connections between boards.
STEP 6
These works can also be done using mechanical equipment i.e. a parquet polisher and “Protektor” series agents.
THE FLOORING BEFORE AND AFTER CLEANING WITH THE “PROTEKTOR” SERIES AGENT.
