Revitalise Your Wood Floor With The Tover Idrolak DR 97
Revitalise Your Wood Floor With The Tover Idrolak DR 97
Scratches on the wood floor can be exasperating. They are caused by anything from foot traffic, the pets running around the premises with their sharp claws digging into the surface, shoes like high heels that can create tiny dents or scuff the surface, furniture being moved across the floor, debris getting grinded against the wood surface underfoot – they are all detrimental to the wood flooring. Add this to issues like fading caused by sunlight, the occasional food and drink spills that risk leaving unsightly stains all over the floor, ink blots, nail polish accidents – there are lots of things that can ruin the wood floor. Even the action of people grinding dirt against the floor surface as they walk on it causes there to be an abrasive effect that wears down the installation. Lacquers like the Tover Idrolak DR 97 come in to provide a layer of protection against these agents. Let’s look at what it has to offer:
Value Of The Tover Idrolak DR 97
- Protecting your floor
This two-component lacquer brings quality wear resistance onto the floor. The barrier of protection that results when the Tover Idrolak DR 97 is applied onto the surface enables it to withstand high levels of traffic, and it is also resistant to chemicals. That way, the structural integrity of the flooring is preserved, and it gets to last for longer.
Some issues to note during the application process include:
- The lacquer needs to be mixed with the accompanying hardener, with a 10:1 ratio. This catalysed finish will be then applied onto the floor.
- Be keen on the atmospheric condition during the application. This is as the temperature and humidity will directly affect the drying and curing process. The minimum temperature limit for application is 10°C. For temperatures above 25°C, the relative humidity is too low or you’re dealing with particularly large floor surface, then you can add 5% Rallenty retardant additive
- The tools that have been used for the application can be cleaned simply with water and a neutral soap.
- If there is underfloor heating, switch it off and allow the treatment to dry naturally.
Bring out the appeal of the floor
The Tover Idrolak DR 97 enhances the look of the underlying wood floor. From the natural look of pure wood, to cases where you want to use it to overcoat wood stains and varnishes, it will enhance the resultant effect. The lacquer itself is available in three different sheens: Semi Gloss, Matt and ExtraMatt. That way you will end up with the result that particularly matches your decor preferences. Since there are different combinations of the formulations and other floor treatments that can be used, it is recommended that you first perform a spot test on a hidden spot to see the effect of the particular finishing cycle that you want to implement.
Example finishing cycles that you can take include:
- Using the Tover Idrolak DR 97 with the waterbased Idrofondo Mito, sealer, the monocomponent Idrofondo H20, or the self-linking Fast&Full to get a natural effect on the floor.
- Working with the mono-component Tone-Up water-based sealer, also from the same brand, that delivers a warmer chromatic aspect. This route is usually when dealing with exotic wood species.
- Mixed cycle with a solvent-based primer. For instance, you can use the lacquer with the polyurethane two-component Gran Fondo, or the impregnating Fondo Isolante AL. Before adding the Tover Idrolak DR 97 onto the Gran Fondo, first carefully sand the surface, ensuring that you don’t go through the Gran Fondo film. With the Fondo Isolante AL, don’t sand the layer.
Do not mix the Tover Idrolak DR 97 with other lacquers.
- Short drying time
The speedy drying of the Tover Idrolak DR 97 contributes helps in minimising disruption to the day-to-day activities of the premises. This is also key in enabling the contractors carrying out the application to get through with it much sooner. Here, the Tover Idrolak DR 97 treatment will be dust dry within 1 hour, particularly beneficial in preventing particles from the surrounding environment from getting trapped by the new coats. The first coat will be ready for light sanding within 4-5 hours, after which the second coat can be applied. Normal traffic can be allowed back onto the floor in 24 hours.
- High coverage rate
While you want to protect your wood floor, you don’t want to put too much strain on your building maintenance budget. In addition to coming with an affordable price tag, the wide coverage rate of the Tover Idrolak DR 97 also enables you to make savings. Here, each litre of product gets to be used on 12 -14m² of floor surface. Moreover, with the durability of the lacquer reduces the costs that go into routine repairs, you will make more savings down the road.
Cleaning Your Treated Floor
The measures that are used during the routine cleaning process will directly affect the condition of the floor. For starters, you should avoid using harsh cleaners. Popular DIY solutions – such as ammonia-based cleaners, vinegar and lemon juice, can damage the wood floor, which is highly sensitive to the pH of the formulations that are used on it. Stick to cleaners that have been specifically recommended to be safe for wood floors.
For floors treated with the Tover Idrolak DR 97 in particular, you can use formulations like the neutral Pulito Parquet soap or the Saniparquet detergent for those frequent cleaning tasks. When it comes to periodic maintenance, to touch up the floor and prolong the period before the next round of renovation, you can use Lux or Lux Matt wax.
Be particularly keen on the amount of moisture that the floor gets exposed to. Mopping the surface with a mop that is drenching wet will increase the chances of water damage. Ensure that you properly wring out the mop before proceeding to work on the floor. Alternatively, you can use tools like spray mops, which give you more control by only misting out a little product at a time onto the floor.