Nearly every customer who decides to purchase Barlinek’s floorboards faces a serious dilemma – whether to choose oiled or varnished flooring. Both solutions have their benefits. Varnished floorboards are first of all much easier in use and do not require frequent professional maintenance. The boards are covered with a layer of varnish, preventing dust from penetrating into the wood structure and making them easier to keep clean and more resistant to dirt. Unfortunately, varnished floors are quite susceptible to scratching and damage. Furthermore, no isolated repairs of the boards are possible – the entire floor surface must be renovated or individual damaged boards must be replaced.
Oiled floors will remain in top quality only if they are regularly re-oiled to further refine them. This helps them stay beautiful for many years without sanding. The oil also helps mask minor blemishes. Oil-finished flooring is also a slightly better choice for those suffering from allergies, as it doesn’t attract dust
