Varnish is considered a better means of protecting the wooden surface than oil, however, this is a popular opinion that is not entirely true. Varnished parquet is easier to maintain and care for than oiled parquet. Oil is considered a more natural coating since it is based on natural oils and is therefore healthier. Oiled parquet requires more care and maintenance – it should be periodically treated with protective oil every 1.5-2 years, depending on the frequency of the space.
The repair of damaged varnished parquet usually requires major interventions (sanding and varnishing of the entire surface of the parquet), while oiled parquet can be repaired quite simply and “painlessly” by additional oiling).
Multi-layered and massive parquets of our production can be ordered for delivery also as raw/sanded, i.e. prepared for manual coating, which gives the customer the option of individually choosing a coating (e.g. high-gloss varnish) and treating the parquet (e.g. staining with a color that is not in our standard offer).