Many parquet manufacturers in Russia strive to apply a protective layer to the wood in a way that minimizes environmental impact on the board itself. This is achieved by applying finishing layers such as lacquer, UV lacquer, UV oil, and oil with hard wax. This process creates a barrier between the wood and the environment.
The Nonna factory takes a different approach, offering the option of using fully natural oil as the final coating. Thanks to this, our engineered wood flooring can absorb water and then gradually release moisture back into the room's air.
Wood is a material that can absorb and release water. During moisture absorption, the wood expands, and during moisture release, it contracts. The difference in volume causes the wood to move, a process known as swelling and shrinking. In a mild form, this is related to the indoor climate of an apartment, but a striking example of such changes can be observed in a bathroom area.
This is where the properties of Nonna's engineered wood flooring come into play, thanks to its Trio construction. The combination of a symmetrical board structure, which ensures stability, and an open-pored surface, which allows the wood to diffuse moisture, enables moisture circulation without warping the boards. It's also crucial that the boards have time to release moisture and are not constantly submerged, as they would be in a shower cabin, for example. We confidently implement engineered wood flooring projects even in bathroom areas.
Cleaning
Our parquet finished with natural oil can be cleaned with a damp mop, but it is important to use only warm water to open the wood's pores for thorough cleaning. For Nonna products finished with lacquer, the water temperature no longer affects the cleaning results.
For parquet finished with lacquer or oil with hard wax, it should be wiped with a well-wrung cloth.
A specially selected professional soap for wooden floors should also be an integral part of the cleaning process.