2006-09-09 23:55:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
It depends!
Oiled gives a better looking finish for most purposes and is easily restored if it gets scratched. Lacquered should resist minor abrasion but is harder to restore if it has a deep scratch. Either can be restored by sanding and re-sealing.
Ask your supplier. I doubt if this is something that you are fitting yourself. Different woods need different treatments - some work better with one rather than another.
It really comes back to 'It Depends!' Which species of wood and what your requirements from the flooring are.
2006-09-10 00:08:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Laquered
2006-09-13 22:40:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
laquered flooring is great when down it gives a very modern look and is very hard wearing as long as you use felt floor protectors on furniture can be fixed either with a floor nailer for best results onto floor boards or stuck onto concrete floors with a suitable adhesive perfect if doing one or two rooms in a house if however your doing an entire level of a house say kitchen, hall , dining room and living room id go for oiled as you get longer lengths and youll save money on chipboard flooring as the oiled flooring can be layed straight over joists if they are at 400 centres in a new build also remember if its not a new build take into account thickness of floor for cutting doors and frames and just be prepared to give it a good four or five coats of oil
2006-09-10 04:21:57 · answer #3 · answered by rookie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you get a scratch on the laquer its a nightmare to repair oil all the way
2006-09-13 07:14:20 · answer #4 · answered by rheckels 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I' ve used olive oil before but it was on wood that has a laminate coating on it that has been dulled out over time. so I am not sure on using it on non-waxed floors. The olive oil has helped conceal scratchy areas and let them look smooth again and lasts a few weeks each time I rub it in.
2016-03-27 05:08:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
laquered will help protect the wood and can be sanded and redone the more coats the better the protection.
2006-09-09 23:57:52 · answer #6 · answered by Nutty Girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Waxed is lovely and easy to sort out if scratched!
2006-09-12 10:50:32 · answer #7 · answered by susanleon060670 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go for lacquered, as it is more protective.
2006-09-09 23:58:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
laquered
more hardwearing and forgiving!
2006-09-09 23:56:56 · answer #9 · answered by ☺Everybody still loves Chris!♥▼© 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
leave as it is easier to clean
2006-09-10 00:05:19 · answer #10 · answered by peter s 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋