![]() In this case the product we recommend is Lecol/Wakol PU280 Express Primer, which we have used extensively on our own repair projects, this really is a great product, very easy to apply, dries in 45-60 minutes and also acts as an adhesion promoter between the sub floor and the adhesive. After the voided area has been properly scraped and thoroughly vacuumed then the liquid DPM can be applied. The next part of the operation is quite easy and should be done without any problems at all. Scraping the butt joints will help when you are re-laying the cleaned blocks in that they will butt up against each other much better and leave less gaps overall. Hold the block at one end with the other end butting against the floor, with the scraper laid flat against the bitumen surface push away and then back towards you until most of the residue is removed, then give the butt joints a quick scrape as well to remove any nibs or spots of bitumen. This process creates a lot of bitumen dust and residue's so have plenty of ventilation available and sweep/vacuum up on a regular basis to keep the dust down, ALWAYS wear a DUST MASK ,GLOVES & GOGGLES You don't have to scrape off every bit of bitumen residue, just the worst of it. There is no automated easy way of doing this particular element of the job i'm afraid, its messy and creates bitumen dust, takes time but needs to be done, don't take more than 20-30 seconds per block, after you have done about a dozen of them you will get the hang of it and speed up. The picture to the left of this text is a Linbide Tungsten Scraper, and is just superb at scraping bitumen residues from the bottom/sides/ends of Parquet blocks, B & Q sell an equivalent product for around the £10.00-£12.00 mark. Have a look at our Parquet Block Repair Case Study page by clicking this link ![]() When the loose blocks are uplifted and the sub floor soundly scraped and vacuumed, you can move on to the next stage of the process, this involves the messy scraping and preparation work, this is an essential part of the process as the more preparation work you put in at this stage the better the overall finish will be. Printing off the pictures so you have a good visual reference isn't a bad idea either. How to Lay or Repair Reclaimed or Replacement Parquet Wood Block Flooring in the correct way with the right products and methods is a job many DIYers just don't know how to do, it can be messy, very fiddly and time consuming, and has many different elements involved, but if done properly the repairs can make a huge aesthetic difference to the overall look of your project.ĭoing the parquet block floor repairs to a high standard isn't as difficult as one may think, with the right Tools and professional products and methodology, the job can be done properly and can make the repaired area sound and ready for use.įirst of all the loose parquet blocks need to be uplifted and set aside, if there are non full blocks ie.small triangles and angle cuts, it is a good idea to mark/number the blocks and to draw a legend of the area so when you re-instate the blocks the angle cuts go back in exactly the same place they came up from, it's also a good idea to take digital photo's of the area to make the parquet block floor laying process as easy as possible for yourself. > You need our express prior permission to use/amend text from this Article << © Copyright Author Gary Hughes/ Woodfloor-Renovations ![]() If you have any questions about anything you read here, be sure to get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.Parquet Wood Block Flooring Repairs, Fitting Tips, Advice and Hints Here in our Ted Todd Blog you’ll find tales of development and inspiration, stories about the different woods we use and how we sourced them and tips and ideas to make your wood floor shine, no matter the setting. ![]() ![]() Journal Our primary talents may lie in creating fine wood floors, but we at Ted Todd also love to tell stories.Sustainability Guide To Long Life Woods. ![]()
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