Aging varnish for wood: an elegant solution that is good for the environment
Il Wood it is a durable and sustainable material by definition. In addition to being very resistant, wooden floors can be renewed several times during their life, which allows consumption and emissions to be reduced by embracing aincreasingly circular economy, based on the rational use of resources and the reuse of materials.
That of giving new life to a old parquet or a now ruined wooden piece of furniture is a choice that is good for the environment and which, with the right precautions, allows you to obtain results of extraordinary quality. The practice of antiquing wood goes far beyond shabby chic style inspirations: they exist aging treatments for wood capable of giving a completely new charm to domestic environments, without giving up on 100% natural ingredients.
A parquet like new: how to age wood
Un parquet If it is very worn, it can show signs of wear: scratches, grooves, strips that blacken or even come apart are effects of time that can affect even the most valuable of wooden floors and which can be addressed without having to replace it entirely. The parquet can be restored, thanks to the intervention of a professional or using home remedies, more suitable for floors with very superficial or limited damage.
When the floor is very damaged, the possibility of an operation that involves sanding the wood, possibly grouting and subsequent painting of the floor can be considered. This type of operation leaves a practically new parquet: it can be an opportunity for “change color” to the parquet, opting for a colored, whitening or antiquing oil.
But it is not always necessary to turn to professionals to restore the appearance of a ruined parquet: they exist oils and waxes which can be applied independently, and which allow you to restore the floor, protect it and give it an elegant appearance.
Natural wood ageers: paint or oil?
Patinas, oils and varnishes forwood aging they can be more or less natural: despite the spread of chemical products such as solvent-based paints and alkaline solutions, still widely used, there are also completely natural waxes and water-based paints.
If what you are looking for is a softer and more natural effect, however, the most suitable choice is that of a oil treatment: instead of being painted, the parquet is deeply impregnated until saturated, maintaining its original breathability.
Renewing the parquet with oils: a choice in line with nature
The use of oil-based impregnating agents has several advantages: by penetrating deep into the wood, these products allow you to change the color while preserving the natural appearance of the parquet.
A completely natural oil like Corollas 2.0, based on oils and propolis, in addition to guaranteeing effective stain protection, gives the parquet a warm and soft appearance, simplifying cleaning maintenance without the use of aggressive chemicals.
In addition to propolis, known for its bacteriostatic, bactericidal, antiviral and antifungal properties, Corolle 2.0 contains different natural oils, each with its own function:
- oil of safflower: penetrates deeply into the wood fibers and does not yellow over time;
- oil of Wood: used to give the wood a shiny finish, it is very suitable for the protection of exotic woods;
- oil of castor bean: has high resistance to UV rays and gives brightness and softness;
- oil of sunflower: less yellowing than linseed oil, it is preferred for light colours;
- oil of hemp: it has great fluidity and penetrates very deeply;
- oil of linen: it has a color ranging from gold to amber and gives elasticity and brilliance to the final product;
- oil of poppy: very resistant to light and lighter and more transparent than linseed oil.
Corolle 2.0 can be used on brushed, planed, serrated or smooth surfaces and is compatible with oil-based and water-based finishes, easier to maintain.
100% natural antique parquet: finishing and maintenance
The impregnating treatment with natural oil allows you to obtain an antique parquet hygienic and completely natural, to be experienced barefoot.
By choosing this type of treatment, the maintenance of the parquet also becomes more natural, starting from finish: we can in fact count on products like Ancient Wax, a mixture of fine waxes for the finishing of wooden products which gives good coverage and gives a warm and soft antique look to the floor, and Luxor-Wax, a soft finishing and maintenance wax water-based that protects the wood from stains and humidity.
The old parquet, completely renewed in appearance and color, also gives us the right opportunity to restore the environmental healthiness domestic by choosing dedicated completely natural products such as Soap Oil&Wax, antistatic detergent based on natural surfactants, modified oils of vegetable origin e 100% natural fragrances. Its delicate scent is given by a mix of natural essential oils of mint, lemon, thyme and cloves which have an antiseptic, antiviral and anti-inflammatory action.
