CARE OF NATURALLY OILED FLOORS
Natural oil penetrates the pores of the wood, impregnating it against moisture and bringing out the natural features of the wood.
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.
WASH CARE
Concentrate for everyday care of oiled floors.
Yield approx 150 m2 / l.
WAX CARE PLUS
After the floor is laid it recommended be protected with wax care plus.
Agent for first and periodic care of wood floors.
Yield approx 100-110 m2 / l.
MAGIC CLEANER
Thorough cleaning of dirty floors. Removes dirt, grease, nicotine and old layers of cleaning agents.
Yield approx 100 m2 / l.
| Barlinek Wash Care maintenance soap | Barlinek Wax Care Plus care agent | Magic Cleaner cleaning agent | |
| Intensity of use | Everyday cleaning | Periodic care | Thorough cleaning |
| 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 intensively used areas, 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 oiled flooring Barlinek recommends: “Wax Care Plus”, “Wash Care”, and “Magic Cleaner”. If Barlinek care products are not available on the market, use care products from other manufacturers intended for oiled 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 oil on the floorboard (for example, discoloration or peeling). Using other care products than intended for oiled 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 oiled 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 oiled with natural oils” and on the www.us.barlinek.com website.