I ma decorating and with all the furniture removed the parquet flooring
is looking tatty. There are a number of shallow scratches as well as a
tired look. The floor was sanded and sealed a few years ago, a part from
having it re-sanded is there any way of rejuvenating it and hiding the
light scratches? The floor has never been polished, if that helps. TIA

On 25/03/2013 09:19, Broadback wrote:
I ma decorating and with all the furniture removed the parquet flooring
is looking tatty. There are a number of shallow scratches as well as a
tired look. The floor was sanded and sealed a few years ago, a part from
having it re-sanded is there any way of rejuvenating it and hiding the
light scratches? The floor has never been polished, if that helps. TIA

Do you know what was used to seal it?

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On 25/03/2013 09:19, Broadback wrote:
I ma decorating and with all the furniture removed the parquet flooring
is looking tatty. There are a number of shallow scratches as well as a
tired look. The floor was sanded and sealed a few years ago, a part from
having it re-sanded is there any way of rejuvenating it and hiding the
light scratches? The floor has never been polished, if that helps. TIA


My experience is that a couple of coats of new seal makes a stupendous
difference. However, it may highlight scratches a bit, unfortunately.

Bear in mind that you can only sand parquet a few times, as most consist
of a nice top layer with something less attractive underneath. So, apart
from the work involved in sanding, you would be reducing the overall
life of the floor.

On 25/03/2013 11:23, GB wrote:
On 25/03/2013 09:19, Broadback wrote:
I ma decorating and with all the furniture removed the parquet flooring
is looking tatty. There are a number of shallow scratches as well as a
tired look. The floor was sanded and sealed a few years ago, a part from
having it re-sanded is there any way of rejuvenating it and hiding the
light scratches? The floor has never been polished, if that helps. TIA


My experience is that a couple of coats of new seal makes a stupendous
difference. However, it may highlight scratches a bit, unfortunately.

Bear in mind that you can only sand parquet a few times, as most consist
of a nice top layer with something less attractive underneath. So, apart
from the work involved in sanding, you would be reducing the overall
life of the floor.
Another sanding is not a problem as the blocks are solid. Sadly I cannot
remember the name of the wood, it was new to me, also I cannot remember
what sealant the contractors used.

On Monday, March 25, 2013 9:19:43 AM UTC, Broadback wrote:

I ma decorating and with all the furniture removed the parquet flooring
is looking tatty. There are a number of shallow scratches as well as a
tired look. The floor was sanded and sealed a few years ago, a part from
having it re-sanded is there any way of rejuvenating it and hiding the
light scratches? The floor has never been polished, if that helps. TIA

Clearly it doesnt need sanding again. Clean it up well, & apply more of the finish that was applied


NT

On 25/03/2013 3:54 PM, Broadback wrote:
On 25/03/2013 11:23, GB wrote:
On 25/03/2013 09:19, Broadback wrote:
I ma decorating and with all the furniture removed the parquet flooring
is looking tatty. There are a number of shallow scratches as well as a
tired look. The floor was sanded and sealed a few years ago, a part from
having it re-sanded is there any way of rejuvenating it and hiding the
light scratches? The floor has never been polished, if that helps. TIA


My experience is that a couple of coats of new seal makes a stupendous
difference. However, it may highlight scratches a bit, unfortunately.

Bear in mind that you can only sand parquet a few times, as most consist
of a nice top layer with something less attractive underneath. So, apart
from the work involved in sanding, you would be reducing the overall
life of the floor.
Another sanding is not a problem as the blocks are solid. Sadly I cannot
remember the name of the wood, it was new to me, also I cannot remember
what sealant the contractors used.


There may be a few out there that would suggest a light waxing rather
then urethanes.

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