The main desire of the developer was the construction of a property that would amaze visitors with its tranquillity as well as its natural surroundings and interior décor. In the public areas, for example, there is no background music. In addition, the developer wanted to offer the guests accommodation in a place that is ecological and, at the same time, luxurious. That also required, for the parquet flooring, the use of environment-compatible products that also protect so that the flooring could withstand the intensive daily traffic.

In the replacement of the flooring, they decided on oak parquet; in the hotel rooms, traditional stab parquet was installed and, in the restaurant areas, wood plank with grooved joints.
There was a great problem in the selection of an appropriate product for the finishing treatment of the wood surface. At first, the customer had the intention of using a solvent-based lacquer system in line with the prevailing opinion that only such a surface treatment could withstand the heavy wear loading. However, this technology contradicted the ecological nature of the project.

The low-solvent, 2-component parquet oil, Magic Oil 2K from Pallmann, is a combination of natural linseed oil and liquid hard wax and, due to the added hardener component, is very rapid-drying.

The use of Magic Oil 2K from Pallmann

And so the developer decided to use the natural oil-wax system, Pallmann Magic Oil 2K. In accordance with the test certification, Giscode Ö20, it is low-solvent. The 2-component parquet oil consists of a combination of natural linseed oil with liquid hard wax and, due to the added hardener component, it is very rapid-drying - the impregnated wood flooring dries overnight and can be opened to traffic again the following day.
At the same time, the product is very economical with oil consumption being between 25 and 50 ml/m², depending on the type of wood. The high, cross-linked density of the oil after setting and drying gives a water- and dirt- repellent surface that cannot be achieved with 1-component parquet oils. Dirt removal is comparable with maintenance work on lacquered parquet.
It is also significant that the product can be used on surfaces that, like throughout this project, are equipped with warm water underfloor heating.

An added advantage is the possibility to add various colours with no loss of guarantee. The developer deliberated over the choice of colours for a long time. The decision was for a mixture of nut-brown, transparent and black in the ratio 1 nut-brown, 1 black and 2 transparent. After applying this colour combination, a natural and rustic appearance of the floor surface was achieved, on which a small amount of contamination goes unnoticed.

The customer was delighted with the effect of the matt, natural tone. Unlike lacquer, the oil-wax system does not form a seal-coat so that the open surface, the natural colour and the structure of the wood are enhanced. The oil content protects against the undesirable effects of other liquids on the surface. In addition to appearance, the open surface has a positive influence on the room atmosphere. The parquet can take in and give off humidity unhindered.

 

In the former monastery in Cedynia in Poland there is now a new hotel and restaurant. For sealing the parquet flooring, Magic Oil 2K was used - an environment-conscious product that can also withstand the daily wear.

Oil Treatment of the Parquet

Prior to treatment, the parquet must be carefully sanded as the quality of surface preparation contributed significantly to the success of the impregnation. Sanding is carried out in two stages, initially across the grain with grade 36 paper and then along the length of the grain using grade 60 paper. Sanding the edges is completed last. After the first sanding, the floor joints are filled with two trowel-applications of Pallmann Joint Seal Solution. With this product, the joints between the individual parquet boards or slats are sealed. The last sanding is carried out with the Cobra sanding machine using grade 100 paper and the final finishing is with the single-disc machine from Wolff using the 120 sanding-grid.

Prior to the impregnation treatment, Magic Oil Care is mixed in the appropriate colours of nut-brown, black and transparent. Shortly before application, the mixture is combined with the hardener component and is then evenly distributed by trowel across the annular ring grain of the wood. After approx. 20 minutes, buffing of the surface commences with the Tango machine with a green pad to remove any excess material. Then the surface is polished with a white pad. Following the same procedure, the second coat of oil is applied.

For effective protection against soiling, an initial treatment and then regular maintenance of the wood flooring with the matching care product, Magic Oil Care, are necessary. The initial treatment is applied neat and, for ongoing maintenance cleaning, the care product can be diluted with water.

Maintenance effort is minimal - comparable with that for lacquered flooring. It is sufficient to remove dirt and dust using a mop, soft broom or vacuum cleaner. Then the care product, diluted with water, can be easily applied as a damp-wipe. The resulting film protects the oiled flooring and maintains its appearance and wear life. In addition, the care product is slip-resistant.

Installation Company SEBA from Stettin

Installation of the parquet and the finishing treatment of the surface was carried out by the company SEBA from Stettin. All work connected with the subfloor preparation, laying out the parquet, installation and final finishing took more than four months. SEBA was founded in 1989 and has six employees. Its main activities are in surface preparation for parquet flooring, parquet installation and the sale of a wide range of parquet materials. Their work is mainly in the Westpommern-Woiwodschaft region. Reference projects include, among others, Carrfur Supermarkets, the Polish Theatre and the Customs Office in Stettin.

Ulrike Juza
Uzin Utz Business Communication
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