Finishes
The finish decides how the floor looks, how it copes with daily use and how it is looked after. Tick what matters to you.
No finish meets all of the ticked conditions
Untick one of them or describe the floor in your enquiry. We will advise a finish that balances these needs best.
Lacquers
Lakier matowy
Matt lacquer, a hard-wearing lacquer for parquet
A hard, clear coating with no sheen. The wood looks raw, but it is protected.
- Natural look
- Underfloor heating
- Children and pets
Quote: Lakier matowy- Best for
- Living rooms, bedrooms, children's rooms
- Drawbacks
- Scratches are less visible on matt, but under heavy traffic the coating wears faster than a heavy-duty lacquer.
- Wear resistance
- Medium
- Look
- Matt, the wood looks raw
- Care
- Damp mopping, no refreshing needed
Lacquers
Lakier półmatowy
Semi-matt lacquer, a lacquer for parquet with a light sheen
A lacquer with a light sheen. It shows off the grain of the wood and is easy to keep clean.
- Children and pets
- Kitchen and hallway
Quote: Lakier półmatowy- Best for
- Living areas, kitchens, hallways
- Drawbacks
- Dust and footprints show more on semi-matt than on matt.
- Wear resistance
- High
- Look
- Semi-matt, light sheen
- Care
- Damp mopping, no refreshing needed
Lacquers
Lakier obiektowy
Heavy-traffic lacquer, a two-component lacquer with higher resistance
The hardest coating on our list. Good where many people walk on the floor.
- Heavy traffic
- Kitchen and hallway
- Children and pets
Quote: Lakier obiektowy- Best for
- Offices, corridors, commercial premises, stairs
- Drawbacks
- It costs more than ordinary lacquer, and the room needs more ventilation while we work.
- Wear resistance
- Very high
- Look
- Matt or semi-matt, your choice
- Care
- Damp mopping, no refreshing needed
Oils
Olej
Oil, a wood oil
It soaks into the wood and does not form a layer on top. The floor looks and feels like natural wood.
- Natural look
- Spot repairs
- Underfloor heating
Quote: Olej- Best for
- Living rooms, bedrooms, family houses
- Drawbacks
- It needs regular care and copes with water less well than lacquer.
- Wear resistance
- Medium
- Look
- Natural, warm look of the wood
- Care
- Refreshing with oil from time to time
Oils
Olejowosk
Hardwax oil, a wood oil with wax
Oil with a little wax added. It gives a slightly harder surface than plain oil, and the wood still looks natural.
- Spot repairs
- Natural look
- Children and pets
Quote: Olejowosk- Best for
- Living rooms, day rooms, studies
- Drawbacks
- It needs refreshing, and water stains should be wiped up straight away.
- Wear resistance
- Medium
- Look
- Matt, silky to the touch
- Care
- Refreshing with wax or oil from time to time
Colour
Bejca
Stain, for use under lacquer or oil
It changes the colour of the wood and does not replace the finish. After staining we apply lacquer or oil on top.
- Change of colour
Quote: Bejca- Best for
- Changing the colour of an old or new floor
- Drawbacks
- The shade comes out differently on different species of wood, so we test it on a small patch.
- Wear resistance
- Depends on the lacquer or oil on top
- Look
- Depends on the lacquer or oil on top
- Care
- As for the finish applied over the stain
The descriptions are general. The final choice depends on the species of wood and the condition of the floor, so we advise on it at the site visit.
Not sure what to choose?
Tell us who walks on the floor and in which room it is. We will advise on the finish along with the quote.
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