Boat deck flooring is well known for its use in bathrooms. In this article, we will talk about boat deck flooring: origin, products to protect and maintain them... As the wood is located in damp rooms, it is important to maintain a boat deck floor regularly.
BOAT DECK FLOORING: CHARACTERISTICS, ADVANTAGES, INSTALLATION
CHARACTERISTICS OF BOAT DECK FLOORING
Boat deck flooring was originally laid on boats and designed to withstand the most severe weather conditions. Its use has been diverted to interior design. It is often found in damp rooms such as bathrooms and kitchens. It can be manufactured in two ways:
From exotic wood species such as teak, iroko or ipe because of their natural resistance to moisture.
From treated wood species such as ash, beech, acacia and many others. These are more fragile woods that have been chemically treated to resist moisture.
Exotic wood species are the strongest but also the most expensive, which is why many boat deck floors are made from European wood species, which once treated, are very suitable for this type of project.
LAYING THE BOAT DECK PARQUET
The installation of a boat deck parquet floor requires precision. The floorboards must be glued together and a black polyurethane seal added. This technique will allow you to have a resistance to temperature changes as well as to humidity. The installation technique for boat deck parquet allows you to have a perfectly waterproof floor. The black joint will also add a touch of originality to your floor. Sometimes the joint is white.
WHAT PRODUCT TO USE TO MAINTAIN A BOAT DECK FLOOR ?
Boat deck floors are often located in damp rooms. We advise you to maintain your wood with a protective product that is highly resistant to moisture. Sealer is the ideal product. It provides protection against water for your deck flooring. Within our range, you will find the Parquet Glazer VP500 . After the application of the sealant, the maintenance of a boat deck parquet floor is done many years later by applying a new coat of sealant after a light sanding.
HOW TO CLEAN A BOAT DECK FLOOR ON A DAILY BASIS ?
AIn order not to damage the boat deck flooring, we advise you to avoid rubbing and brushing as much as possible. Daily cleaning can be done with a slightly damp cloth and black soap. Within our range, you will find the Black Soap SN800. We do not recommend cleaning with water.
