Laying a parquet board

Increasingly, people in their apartments and houses instead of linoleum on the floor lay a parquet board. It is popular among flooring. The parquet board will be a good replacement for other flooring, this is environmentally friendly material, which, in addition to noise and thermal insulation properties, simply install it.

More about the board

The parquet board consists of a rectangular -shaped dicks, which are glued together in a certain sequence. The board can have two or three layers. As a rule, the last layer is made of coniferous trees. The upper layer, it is also decorative, can have a thin slice of noble and expensive wood - oak, beech or ash. It is the upper layer that is responsible for the appearance and reliability of the coating.

Each dick is glued with the other under high pressure, and then the top layer is covered with varnish in several layers.

The parquet board has the following advantages:

• strength;
• resistant to moisture. Thanks to the inter -layer connection with glue, the board retains its shape for any climate;
• if the board is made in compliance with the technology, then over the years the coating will become more flexible and resistant to any changes;
• easily laid;
• after installation does not deform;
• has noise -absorbing properties;
• saves heat.

What is the imperfection of the parquet board:

• manufacturers claim that the coating is resistant to mechanical damage - a thin pattern covering the surface of the board can be spoiled by a thin ladies' heel or a sharp wheel of a chair;
• the coating must be protected from moisture, thermal exposure and chemical components;
• it is almost impossible to restore the coating, because the parquet board is not made of solid wood and it is impossible to quit;
• if even a small area of \u200b\u200bthe coating is damaged, you will need to replace the entire board (its length is two meters);
• the ornament cannot be laid out of the board.

Types of parquet board

In construction supermarkets, you can find a parquet board with different cost.

There are three types of parquet board:

1. Single -lane. Decorative coating is released from one dick. A distinctive feature is that you can consider the structure of the tree, its drawing, so that you can make a beautiful coating that will serve for many years in a row.
2. The two -lane board consists of two dies glued together by stripes or broken into modules. It can be short or long, so it is suitable for both small rooms and for covering a large floor area. If the board is wide, then the space of the room increases and the structure of the tree is well transmitted, which additionally decorates the room.
3. Three -lane board. Its upper layer has three parallel dies made of rare wood. Their length can be different, so it is possible to lay the board with different segments.

Ways to lay a parquet board

Work on laying a parquet board can be performed in the following ways:

1. The “dry” way or floating - the connection of the boards with each other is performed using locks.
2. With the help of glue.
3. Using fasteners.

Let us consider in more detail each of the ways.

Laying a parquet board by a floating way is considered the most affordable and common way. This option of laying the parquet floor is acceptable for small rooms in the area, while the base preparation plays an important role, as well as the castles present on the board.

In order for the result to be satisfactory, it is necessary to prepare properly. The board can be laid on a wooden or concrete surface, but necessarily dry and smooth. The concrete base should be without differences, otherwise the boards can creak.

With a small thickness of the screed, experts advise using the self -leveling mixture, in other cases with a cement mortar.

The adjustable board is made of plywood resistant to moisture, it also has special locks that allow you to get a flat surface when laying.

Tools and materials

You will need such accessories and materials:

• construction roulette;
• drawbar;
• a hammer or a wooden bar for knocking the edge of the board;
• hygrometer - to measure humidity in the room;
• saw - electric or manual;
• hammer;
• vacuum cleaner or brush;
• substrate;
• skirting boards and sills.

Parquet board laying rules

The board needs to be held in the room where it will fit. It is advisable to bring a parquet board in packages (and do not unpack) into the room and leave for two days.

Before laying the board, it is necessary to cover the floor with a special substrate that protect the parquet from moisture. Then you can lay the parquet board diagonally or adhere to another technology for laying the parquet board.

Laying boards diagonally or in a parallel way will not significantly affect the final result. If the cracks occur between the boards, they should be stacked, but usually, if the parquet board was laid according to the instructions, then there should be no space.

Laying a parquet board should be carried out on the substrate, it is not necessary to save at this stage, because the coating will not serve as long.

First, two rows of boards are installed, they are placed parallel to the window. To do this, it is necessary to lay the first four boards in a checkerboard pattern. When working, you should retreat from the wall about ten centimeters so that the board is not damaged during compression and expansion (temperature fluctuations in the room).

Now you can start laying the second row of boards, they should easily be inserted into the holes of the first row (angle of twenty degrees), while you will hear a characteristic click. After laying several boards, using a drawing beam, the coating is fixed to the stop. This technology will avoid the visibility of the parquet floor seams.

Parquet board on plywood

Laying a parquet board on a concrete screed is performed in different ways. The most difficult, but also practical way is to lay boards on plywood. First, a layer of plywood is laid on the concrete coating, and then a parquet board.

According to the technology, you need to adhere to such rules:

1. The thickness of the board should be equal to the thickness of the plywood.
2. During the day, the parquet board should undergo acclimatization.
3. Before starting work, the plywood base (not completely, but in separate areas) is covered with glue.
4. The board to the faner is attached by a construction stapler and special brackets.
5. Each board should be tapped with a hammer or wooden beam to compact joints.

First, you need to treat the plywood with a grinder, and then remove all the garbage with a vacuum cleaner. If there are fat spots on the surface, they should also be treated.

Laying a parquet board is performed on glue, so you need to study the instructions in order to know the time of its effect.

Step -by -step actions of laying parquet:

1. Apply glue on the plywood with a gear spatula.
2. Lay the board, leaving the necessary gap.
3. Install the wedge.
4. Attach a parquet board with the base with brackets or nails.
5. It is worth paying the attention of the reader that when working with the material, it is necessary to sequentially open the package and get the boards. It is impossible to mix them together and open everything at once.
6. The last board will not be placed in free space, so using a jigsaw it must be filled with a cut to the wall.
7. The next row begins with the place where the cut board is located.
8. The last row is laid like this: you need to compare the size of the board with the width of the remaining space. In most cases, it is necessary to make a sawing parquet.
9. Near the wall it is necessary to install a finishing crutch (sold complete with a parquet board).

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Parquet care

Caring for a parquet board, as well as the parquet, requires compliance with a number of nuances. So, it is not recommended to wash the floor with a wet rag, because the board is afraid of moisture and can deform. When leaving the floor, try to wipe it with a slightly damp cloth. You can not use abrasive products to clean the coating and use hard brushes that are equipped with vacuum cleaners.

Parquet may deteriorate from furniture, so if you do not want your floor to be deformed, protect the legs of tables, armchairs, sofas and chairs with special covers. Subject to these rules, the parquet will last you for many years.