Parquet varnish is the most common surface treatment for wooden floors: it forms a film layer over the wood that protects it from mechanical wear, moisture, and everyday dirt. In busy indoor spaces — living rooms, hallways, offices, commercial areas — varnish provides stronger protection than oil.
Parquet varnish is a coating based on polyurethane, acrylic-polyurethane, or natural resin that forms a solid, closed film layer on the wood surface after curing. This film layer resists mechanical impact, abrasion, and moisture, and is easy to clean. It preserves the natural grain and pattern of the wood but covers it with a visible, tactile layer.
Water-based (acrylic-polyurethane) parquet varnish: low volatile organic compound content, fast drying (1–2 hours between coats), minimal odor, recommended for indoor spaces. Modern formulations have hardness and abrasion resistance equivalent to previously preferred solvent-based systems.
Solvent-based parquet varnish: traditionally harder and more abrasion-resistant final surface, but longer drying time, strong odor, and higher VOC content. Recommended for floors with special demands — commercial or public spaces.
Parquet varnish is available in satin matte, satin (semi-matte), and glossy finishes. The gloss level affects the appearance of the surface and maintenance needs: high-gloss varnish shows scratches and footprints more visibly, while matte and satin finishes are more forgiving in everyday use.
Parquet varnish is usually applied in 2–3 coats. On new parquet, a primer is needed before the first coat — this ensures varnish adhesion and prevents uneven absorption by the wood. Sanding between coats is necessary for proper adhesion and an even surface.
Worn, scratched but structurally sound parquet can be sanded and re-varnished. The original appearance can be restored without full parquet replacement or demolition — and the gloss level or color can also be changed with re-varnishing.
Browse our parquet varnishes or request advice to select the right system for your wood type, space usage, and desired surface appearance.
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