Collection: Parquet Coatings

The lifespan of parquet flooring is determined not by the wood itself, but by the coating. Worn, dry, or improperly coated parquet leads to mechanical and visual deterioration of the wood — and if the wood surface is already damaged, the damage cannot be reversed without replacement.

Every parquet coating system starts with a parquet primer: it fills the wood pores, stabilizes the surface, and determines how the final coating adheres. The primer varies depending on the wood species. For exotic hardwoods — teak, merbau, wenge — which contain natural oils and resins, a different formula is needed than for oak or beech, otherwise the varnish will not cure properly.

Parquet varnish provides a hard, wear-resistant surface — available in both water-based and solvent-based versions. Water-based parquet varnish has low VOC content, dries quickly, and can be used in busy indoor spaces. Where the expectation is not a hard, sealed surface but the natural appearance and feel of the wood, parquet oil is the answer: the wood remains breathable, the surface has a natural sheen, and targeted re-oiling can partially renew it without sanding the entire floor again. Worn zones on parquet treated with oil can be renovated individually — there is no need to sand the whole floor.

Where the choice is neither classic varnish nor oil — but a continuous, matte, natural-looking surface — parquet resin coating offers a third option. In a resin-based system, the coating sits on the wood surface without penetrating: the wood grain remains visible, the surface is matte and natural-looking, but easier to clean than oiled parquet. The system requires full surface preparation — sanding, primer, then the resin layer — resulting in a seamless, gap-free floor surface.

Parquet gap filler is applied after sanding and before the final coating: it fills the gaps between the planks and provides a uniform, sealed surface for varnish or oil. Flexible gap filler is necessary for moving parquet — where seasonal expansion and contraction between planks is expected, rigid fillers will crack over time. The choice of gap filler depends on the age of the parquet, its movement, and the planned final coating.

Browse our parquet coating products or request advice to assemble a system suited to the wood species and application.