If a person decided to make a full repair in his house, then this is the beginning of a lot of work, which he needs to overcome in stages. Repair work consists of many sections. The main ones are: painting or wallpapering on the walls, processing the ceiling and laying flooring.
Nowadays, there are many materials that are distinguished by longevity and durability. A variety of colors can make it difficult to choose.
The article discusses in detail one of the common types of flooring. It is often used to create simple room designs and grandiose expensive projects. A man with his own hands can create unique things that in the future will allow him to be proud of the work done. It’s so nice to do something yourself, and at the same time save some money on laborers.
An ordinary person can become both a designer and a builder who will carry out the entire project with high quality. After all, you can learn everything now, thanks to step-by-step instructions.
Floor coverings: types
Flooring is one of the main parts of the interior. It adds coziness and aesthetic completeness to the project. There is a certain technology for laying parquet with your own hands.
Parquet is created from wooden elements, as it is a wooden coating. Parquet was born in the days of Gothic Europe at the end of the 13th century. Parquet is divided into several types: piece, panel and typesetting.
Parquet
Do-it-yourself parquet laying has become common in construction. It is made from solid types of wood. This coating is made up of grooves and spikes. When parquet laying is done with your own hands, a certain uniform structure is created.
The parts fixed to each other in a certain lock create a pattern. The length of the planks can reach 60 cm. The thickness is about 10-20 cm, and the height is 8 cm. This parquet has superiority over other types of flooring and coatings. The advantages of piece parquet:
- perennial material;
- withstands many restorations and repairs;
- a large variation of the layout patterns.
Cutting parquet patterns can have the following types:
- Select - a masonry technique of a small pattern.
- Natur - a pattern that is duplicated, consists mainly of small parts.
- Guest - a catchy pattern.
- Classic - a pattern that has a texture.
- Universal - a pattern that is often modified to the style of the interior.
- Antique - a pattern with different colors that are constantly changing.
Stacked (mosaic) parquet
This parquet got its name due to its features. Mosaic parquet contains colored details. Guards have standard sizes - 40 × 40 or 60 × 60 cm. The thickness of such strips is 18-20 mm.
From this type of flooring, you can create various mosaics, drawings and patterns. The front part of this coating has paper protection. It is removed after all repairs have been completed. Soundproofing can be glued to the inside. When laying the floor with your own hands, you need to carefully consider the idea and draw a mosaic drawing in advance. Types of fastening:
- riveting with a fold;
- riveting with an oblique groove;
- solid rail riveting;
- soft riveting.
Shield parquet
DIY laying includes 2 layers of this parquet. The first part is made of fiberboard or boards. The second part is the front part, which is made from small parts of wood. The sizes of such parquet are different. It can be both from small parts, and from large parts.
The front side is varnished. The most commonly used pattern on panel parquet is the square and its varieties. Also, such parquet has different reasons. Grounds of panel parquet:
- from the framework;
- from rails;
- Chipboard;
- two-rack.
Palace parquet
This type of flooring is the most expensive. It has many bends, lines and small details of the picture, which combine into a very beautiful composition. This parquet has the opportunity to purchase people with great fortune. When laying this parquet, many types of wood are used - this is what creates an amazing impression after finishing work.
Laminate
Laminate is not made of wood, it has only its structure. Laying it on an old parquet is one of the most common types in everyday life. Laminate consists of 4 parts:
- laminated top;
- decorative layer;
- Fiberboard or particleboard;
- bottom part that protects the coating from moisture.
This type is often used in modern repairs. It is even possible to lay the laminate on the old parquet with your own hands. Nowadays, home craftsmen work different miracles and create real high-quality work, which can be at the level of professional performance.
Do-it-yourself laying laminate flooring, reviews
Here is a short list of tips from craftsmen:
- Laminate can be laid on any surface - the main thing is that it is smooth. Initially, it is desirable to process it.
- Before starting work, be sure to check the strength of the mount. Defective parts at the very beginning will be invisible, but over time you can really regret it.
- Laying a laminate on the parquet is a common thing. First you need to check the condition of the old flooring, maybe it can still be restored. After all, after all, parquet is better than laminate.
- The owner had a situation: the flooring is old, it has been in the house since the 70s. We decided to make repairs, lay the laminate on top of the old parquet. There were problems with the joints - their height was different. Due to the unevenness of the floor, laying was extremely difficult. The best solution is to sand the old parquet before laying.
Step-by-step instructions for installing parquet on the screed
Types of laying:
- on the old floor;
- on a concrete base;
- to the lags.
To lay the floor with your own hands you will need:
- hammer;
- nails
- marker;
- roulette;
- saw;
- jigsaw;
- wedges;
- drill;
- Sander.
DIY step-by-step installation instructions
- First stage. First you need to check the percentage of moisture in the surface. For this, there is a special device that can be purchased on any construction market. The moisture level should not exceed 2%.
- Second phase. The entire floor must be primed with special glue for a wooden base. Plywood will be laid on this basis. Adhesive must be suitable for the type of primer. Experts recommend the use of rubber glue. It takes 7 hours to completely dry the primer layer. Only after this can you start the following work.
- The third stage. If the surface humidity is higher than 2%, then you need to apply a special base - "hydrobarrier". This is a special primer that covers the surface twice. There should be a break between the two coatings - usually one hour. The first layer is sprinkled with special sand. This type of primer is water repellent.
- The fourth stage. After the first three stages are completed, plywood sheets that are moisture resistant will be needed. Their thickness should be about 1.5 cm. Each sheet must be sawn into four identical parts. When laying, it is important to leave joints with a size of 4 mm. When the sheets are fixed, evenness of the surface is immediately checked. This will help the level. If the level goes astray, it means that the surface is uneven.
- The fifth stage. After you need to cover the plywood with glue, a wide spatula will help with this. Next, the laying of the parquet itself begins. The panels are fixed with a mounting gun.
- Sixth stage. After laying the wooden base, the entire surface is putty and cycled. This is usually done after a week. First they do a looping - this stage is carried out using a grinding machine. So you can remove all the bumps and dirty surface details. After you need to putty all the cracks. They are formed due to temperature changes. In order for the color of the putty base to match the coating, wood dust is added to it.
- Seventh stage. As soon as the putty dries, you need to do the final work on the surface. It must be varnished. The first thing to do is prepare the room. It is important to turn off all electrical appliances, remove drafts. Drafts can affect the surface moisture level. Experts advise applying varnish in several layers. The first coat is called primer. It is needed so that the tree retains its natural shade. The second, finishing layer is applied only after the first has dried - to complete all the work and the beautiful shine of the wood.