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Hardwood floor in a bathroom


Dennisj

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I am in the process of converting part of an old attic space and will be creating a bathroom, the existing floor is of narrow hardwood parquet, wasted in the attic and too good to cover up now.

Does anybody know if there is a treatment that can be given to the wood to enable it to be visible and yet functional/water stain free in a bathroom environment.

Fingers crossed,

Dennisj

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    Thanks all, the only doubt is that as I remember varnish was with a high gloss as in yacht varnish, I would prefer something less shiny, I suppose if i was to liken it to paint then I would be looking for a satin finish!

Many thanks,

dennisj

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Dennis, varnish comes in all types - shiny and matt and in between. That is probably the most functional finish for a bathroom. Nice and easy to keep clean and the wood stays looking good for ages and ages. Get a good quality make - you only want to do it once (as many coats as you can face, though)

Danny

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I would like to lay a hardwood floor in our bathroom when we refurbish it.

In a previous house in the Uk we had oak floors and I used a two part varnish made by Clarkes to seal them. It was very hard wearing and non slip but I dont know if it is still possible to get it.

Does anyone know of it or any similar product preferably obtainable in France?

cheminot
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Not to be too blunt, but if you are going to have a toilet in the room, remember that urine is an effective bleach - the Romans, amongst others, washed their clothes in it for that colgate white[:)] - and that the floor should be monitored for staining, such as white spots.

This will obviously depend on the final product.

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