Repairing Damaged Parquet Timber Floorings
 Parquet timber floors are often used in countries with very low temperatures because of their good thermal properties. This kind of flooring requires special care; that is, it should be cleaned only with a moist mop or rug. Pouring water directly on parquet flooring causes the timber to expand and buckle. Should this happen, follow this step-by-step guide on how to fix parquet floorings.
Start by removing the damaged timber using a scrapper or carpenter''s knife, and then cleaning old glue marks underneath. If the area beneath the damaged flooring is wet, let it dry for a day. Ensure that replacement pieces are correctly measured and sanded down before they are used.
Using a comb-like spreader, apply glue to the timber, and then fix it on the dry masonry floor. Use a mallet to pound the pieces with, making sure that the timber does not sustain hammer marks. Remove excess adhesive by rubbing the repaired area with a very smooth sanding paper, and then drag a sack of sand around the timber to flatten it.
Select the polyurethane finish that matches the original one, whether glossy or matte, and then apply three different coats. The firs two coats should be applied six hours apart, with the third coat being applied the following day. Once the flooring is dry, apply wax on the whole floor to achieve an even varnish color.
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