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HG parquet protector

Protects the coating against wear and tear, scratches and other damages

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How to protect parquet flooring - Advice for parquet floor maintenance

Maintaining parquet flooring is essential to preserve its natural beauty and durability, as it is prone to scratches, stains, and cracks due to wood's natural characteristics. HG offers a range of products ideal for parquet maintenance, including HG parquet protector, which provides a strong, glossy protective coating, and HG parquet cleaner shine restorer for untreated floors. It is crucial to match maintenance practices with the type of wood and its finish—whether varnished, oiled, or waxed—and to clean regularly.

Other protective measures include using doormats, felt under furniture, and ensuring good humidity control. While HG solutions are highly effective, other maintenance methods may not guarantee success. Discover more insights and tips for keeping your parquet floor in pristine condition.

HG for all your parquet maintenance

How to protect parquet flooring Whatever type of parquet floor you have, HG has a product for every parquet. With our broad range of HG products for floors, you always have the right product for parquet maintenance.

HG parquet protective coating

HG parquet protector is the perfect basis for parquet maintenance. This easy-to-apply product leaves an extremely thin, but very strong glossy protective coating. Do you want to protect your parquet against scratches without a gloss coat? Use HG parquet protector. Our protective coating is the ideal solution for long-lasting protection that makes parquet maintenance easy. Remember you can only use this on parquet that was varnished.

Complete the following steps to use HG parquet protector:

Preferably apply with a waxer for even application (see the label on the front of this bottle). It is also possible to use a lint-free, clean (tea)towel wrapped around a squeegee.

Pour the liquid undiluted over the floor and then apply evenly in the direction of the wood grain without putting pressure on the waxer or squeegee.

Once the product has dried (after about 60 minutes), a second layer can be applied crosswise onto the first layer.

Why do you need to maintain parquet?

A parquet floor is made of wood. That produces a natural authentic look. Wood is strong too. Whatever type of parquet you have, it will have a wooden top coat. Wood can take quite a bit, but it is important to deal with parquet maintenance if you want to keep it looking good. You do need to protect your parquet against scratches. They cannot be removed. Just like stains that absorb into the wood or cracks caused by expansion. In other words, if you maintain your parquet you avoid those sorts of annoying issues and your floor will last longer.

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Advice for parquet floor maintenance

How to maintain wood parquet flooring? A properly maintained parquet floor lasts longer. The easiest way is with HG products. Without professional products it is difficult to maintain your parquet floor. It is also wise to consider the following advice.

1. Take account of the parquet finish

What type of wood is your parquet? Oak and hardwood are stronger than pine. Pine is more susceptible to deep scratches. In other words, it is important to protect pine properly. It also matters whether you varnished, oiled or waxed the floor. Or none of those. If you want parquet that stays beautiful for a long time, it is better to treat it. Untreated parquet wears quicker. A varnished or oiled parquet floor is easier to maintain. If you prefer an untreated floor, be careful and read the tips about scratches further on.

2. Periodic parquet maintenance

If you did treat your parquet, you need to maintain it periodically. For an oiled or waxed floor it is a good idea to maintain it at least once a year with maintenance oil or wax. Maintaining varnished parquet is achieved by polishing it at least twice a year.

3. Regular parquet cleaning

It goes without saying that you need to clean your parquet regularly. We have a number of cleaning products for parquet. Or read our tips for cleaning parquet floors. That will tell you which cleaning products to use or to avoid for parquet.

Tips to prevent damaged parquet

The best thing is of course to prevent your parquet from becoming damaged in the first place. That is when the tips below come in handy. Even when you have treated your parquet. If you prefer to have untreated parquet, it is important to heed this advice.

Put doormats at every outside door to make sure people don't come in with dirty shoes.
Use felt under furniture. Particularly if it is used frequently, like chairs. Clean the felt too and replace it regularly.
It is better not to put flower pots on the floor. Use coasters.
Some furniture has castors. For example the piano or a coffee table? Make sure they have soft castors. If you cannot replace the existing castors, put furniture casters under them.
Make sure there is good humidity and a good indoor climate. Use a hygrometer and a humidifier or a dehumidifier.

If you have a good tip for parquet maintenance, please let us know!

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