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SECTOR FOCUS FLOOR FINISHES, SEALANTS & VARNISHES

high traffic, and this includes busy be avoided. Water-based primers like
thoroughfares such as airports, shopping Junckers WB Primer will bring out lighter
centres, restaurants, museums, schools colours in the wood. Choose from clear,
and village halls, you get what you white or the popular Nordic colour.
pay for. The perfect option is Junckers Oily, tropical timbers on the other hand
HT700. Well-known as the go-to require a solvent-based primer like
lacquer for commercial installations, this Junckers SB Primer which will deepen
water-based, two-part lacquer offers the natural colouring and prevent
unmatched durability. It can be used discolouration and adhesion problems.
on untreated, machine sanded as well If a client is looking to add colour to the
as previously sealed floors and comes floor Junckers’ Eco 2K Floor Oil is a great
in three sheen levels – silk matt, matt option. It comes in ten natural-looking
and ultra matt. Choosing a high quality, colours that enhance the grain structure
Treat fl oors with the right fi nishing very durable seal can actually mean and can be used with or without a
products and they’ll look good as new value for money considering the level of hardener. It can also be overcoated with
protection a good seal offers along with
for years. Graham Hickman explains overall maintenance costs. one of Junckers’ water-based lacquers for
extra durability – the best of both worlds!
how to achieve a durable fi nish on For untreated floors or floors that have Always choose woodcare products
residential and commercial fl oors been sanded back to bare wood, what from the same manufacturer to ensure
goes underneath is equally important. the result is compatible, hard-wearing,
MASTERING WOOD If a water-based seal will be used for and looks good. Junckers’ woodcare
the top coats you need to use a primer
FLOOR FINISHES first. One of the main purposes of a products hold the Indoor Climate label. 
01376 534700
primer is to stop the lacquer top coats sales@junckers.co.uk
NYONE who knows about wooden from bonding the floorboards together. www.junckers.co.uk
Afloors will tell you it’s no good opting That way the floor can move naturally Graham Hickman is national woodcare
for a high-quality wood floor unless with the seasons and large gaps can manager at Junckers
it’s teamed with a professional floor
finish. Choosing the right product for the
intended use will make all the difference
to the performance, maintenance,
durability and look of the floor.
The most popular finish for wooden
floors is lacquer, normally polyurethane.
Choose the right lacquer for the expected
level of foot traffic – Junckers MT 500
Floor Lacquer is a one-component
lacquer ideal for floors that are exposed
to medium wear, including residential
use and light-traffic office buildings,
for example. It’s easy to apply with
outstanding flow characteristics and
fast-drying.
For wooden floors exposed to

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