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To get the desired coulouring and look the flooring can be treated either in the production phase prefinished or it has been installed. Theorema can advise on the best solution based on the type of flooring (solid or engineered), the format, the installation and the types of surfaces desired.
The finish of the flooring: oil or waterbased
Apart from aesthetic aspects the two different types of finish require different types of maintenance.
Oil based finishing
Flooring finished with an oil based clear (natural) finish requires a fairly regular maintenance. We suggest that during the first two years, together with the regular cleaning (with natural soap), a maintenance oil should be applied every 3 to 4 months. Subsequently this can be done over longer periods but at least once a year. If there are any accidental problems it is possible to work on specific areas of the floor to return it to its original aspect.
Ordinary maintenance
Natural soap: for cleaning and maintaining oil based or waxed flooring. The oily soap creates a protective layer on the surface of the floor, facilitating maintenance over time. The soap is easy to use as it is simply mixed with the water used to clean the floor.
Extraordinary maintenance
Specific maintenance oil. Renews the oiled surface covering it and recreating a protective silky feel. Its use is ideal to recover and maintain the look of the initial finish.
Water based finishing
Varnish creates a thin layer on the surface of the wood which renders it immediately waterproof. Consequently the floor is easier to maintain compared to an oil based finish. However over time the varnish finish will tend to wear thin especially where it is most used. Old varnish can be removed and a new varnish can then be applied.
We suggest the use of specific products for cleaning and maintaining floors with oil based finishing.
Ambient conditions and wood flooring
>> 16°-23°C temperature (with heating on)
>> 45-65% air humidity (with heating on)
The increase or decrease of ambient humidity as well as too high a temperature can cause the wood to expand or contract. These changes are normal and do not require any special attention as they are not due to any defects in the material, but are simply a sign of the natural quality of wood itself which is by nature hygroscopic (it absorbs or expels water according to the environment).
