Let’s get passionate about wood floors
AN ORIGINAL FLOOR IN A PERIOD HOME RENOVATED WITH BONA COLOURS AND LACQUER
part of a major property refurbishment. Bona has been making finishes for wood floors for nearly a century and its network of expert wood floor specialists will be able to help you. An important first choice is whether to finish
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the surface with an oil or a lacquer (varnish). Both offer great benefits in terms of durability and aesthetics, but it’s also important to consider how the floor is going to be used. Today, the trend is for a natural, matt look and most modern
ou may be considering a wood floor for your new build project, or maybe you are faced with renovating an existing floor as
By Alec Stacey, Technical Manager, Bona Limited
lacquers are available in semi-matt or very matt finishes. Floors finished with lacquers are very easy to clean and maintain too. The most impor- tant thing is regular sweeping to remove dust and grit which can scratch the surface. When marks appear or for the occasional all over clean, Bona’s Spray Mop, which applies mini- mal liquid to the surface, is the most effective tool to use. Bona would never recommend using a steam mop on a wooden floor. An oiled surface tends to look more natural
and our new oil system includes special optional colour treatments which can be used to achieve
some really sensational effects. An oiled floor does, however, require the application of a maintenance oil – probably every other year depending upon the floor’s use – to properly protect the surface. It’s also easier to repair localised damage to
an oiled surface, whereas if parts of a laquered floor become damaged the whole surface has to be re-sanded and re-sealed. You can speak to an expert at the start of the
floor selection process – Bona’s certified contrac- tors are listed on its website, or call and let Bona guide you to the right person for your project.
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Are you really covered?
A build or conversion project is a big investment - so you need to make sure it’s adequately covered. Identifying the risks you face and who is actually responsible for the works in progress is absolutely crucial, because if a loss occurs you might not be in a position financially to rectify the damage and your contractor might not be either!
Just relying on a Public Liability cover isn’t always going to provide you with the protection you really need and if you are exercising control of the works on site you will have responsibility under work place health and safety law to consider as well.
Getting the right insurance advice is essential, we understand the risks you face - so give us a call.
SELF-BUILD ZONE
Insurance & Structural Warranty
www.selfbuildzone.com 0845 230 9874
Whatever type of home you’re creating, we’ve got it covered. Self-Build Zone is a trading style of Sennocke International Insurance Services Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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