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REPAIR OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 2 CONTENT GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ON PARTIAL REPAIR PAGE 4 REPAIR OF SMALL SURFACE DAMAGES, CRACKS AND DENTS PAGE 6 CHANGING OF LAMELLAS PAGE 7 GLUING OF UNLOCKED WOODLOC 5S JOINTS PAGE 8 REPLACEMENT OF BOARDS PAGE 9 Replacing boards with Woodloc® joint Replacing boards with Woodloc 5S® joint Replacing glued T&G boards CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS – DESCRIPTION PAGE 12
REPAIR OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 3 SERVICE AND REPAIR OF KÄHRS WOOD FLOORS To retain the original durability and beautiful appearance, Kährs wood floors should be maintained following a simple regime. This information will be available in the Kährs Maintenance guide which can be found on www.kahrs.com This guide will give a description of the complete range of service and repair products useful to the professional floor layer.
REPAIR OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 4 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ON PARTIAL REPAIR – LACQUERED FLOORS REPAIRS Partial repairs to multi-layer parquet and Kährs Linnea: • Treat small surface scratches and scrape-marks with Kährs Lacquer Refresher. On deeper scratches, use Kährs Touch-up Lacquer first. • Fill small indentations that have cracked the surface with Kährs Touch-up Lacquer. Dirt can collect in the “hollows” on brushed products. Remove dirt from individual areas using a small brush and Kährs Spray Cleaner.
REPAIR OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 5 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ON PARTIAL REPAIR – OILED FLOORS RENOVATION After extended use, it may be necessary to renovate the surface treatment and replace it with a new oil treatment. For very dirty non-stained floors: 1. Clean the floor and make sure that loose particles are removed. 2. Apply the Kährs Satin Oil to the surface and spread out evenly and plentifully using a Yarn Mop. 3. Buff the floor with a green disk pad. 4.
REPAIR OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 6 REPAIR OF SMALL SURFACE DAMAGES, CRACKS AND DENTS In the case of repairing deep dents, scratches and cracks, the edges of the damaged areas must first be cleaned from sharp edges and loose particles. This is done using a scalpel. In case of repair always follow the instructions on the product packaging. More information is available on www.kahrs.com. When repairing dents or similar: you have an option to use putty or Kährs meltable filler sticks.
REPAIR OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 7 CHANGING OF LAMELLAS REPLACING STRIPS Only 3-strip products can have strips replaced. 1. The defective strips must be removed without damaging the lacquer edges of the surrounding strips. Therefore, cut through the lacquer layer in the joints around the relevant strip. Use a straight edge and a very sharp knife. 2. Then carefully chisel out the strip using a wood chisel. 3.
REPAIR OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 8 GLUING OF UNLOCKED WOODLOC 5S JOINTS In case of an unlocked Woodloc 5S joint, this is a simple way of rectifying the problem. 1. Mark at the tounge side of the board according to picture. 2. Drill 10–12 mm depth into the board. Note, the drilling depth is important, you have to drill in order to reach the cavity (see picture 4). 1 2 4 5 Recommended glue: Loctite 3090 3. Lift up the board using a suction cup. 4.
REPAIR OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 9 REPLACEMENT OF BOARDS, WOODLOC Replacing boards with Woodloc® joints, option one The best method is to lift the boards up to the damaged board, replace the damaged board and then re-lay the lifted boards. For best results, re-use a board that was laid near the damaged one, because it will be a similar colour and have comparable wear. Install the new board where its “brand new” colour is less obvious, e.g. near a wall.
REPAIR OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 10 REPLACEMENT OF BOARDS, WOODLOC 5S If a board is severly damaged and need replacing, follow the illustrations below. 9. Apply a new locking pin on the groove side of the new board. Replacing boards with Woodloc 5S joints, option two 1. Saw through the damaged board along its centre line. Saw a “V” at each short end. 10. Apply Kährs Adhesive to the underlips of the surrounding boards and the replacement board. 11–12.
REPAIR OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 11 REPLACEMENT OF BOARD, GLUED T&G Replacing tongue and grooved boards Where there is major damage involving several wear surface strips, one or several boards may need to be replaced as follows: Saw through the damaged board all round, approx. 30 mm from its edge. Lift out the sawn piece and clear the remaining tongue and groove pieces from the surrounding material. It is simple to check with a piece of board that no adhesive residue.
REPAIR OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 12 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS – DESCRIPTION MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT EACH PRODUCT (TECHNICAL DATA AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS) IS AVAILABLE TO BE DOWNLOADED FROM WWW.KAHRS.COM KÄHRS CLEANER 1,0 LITER – effective cleaner for lacqured and oiled floors Kährs Cleaner is an effective and environment friendly product specially formulated for cleaning wood and floors. Does not contain any organic solvents or pigments. Art no.
REPAIR OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 13 KÄHRS LACQUER – floor finish Kährs Lacquer is a one-component water based polyurethane/ acrylate finish for wood and parquet floors. Suitable for relacquering of satin-lacquered Kährs-floors. Apply with roller, brush or applicator. The finish has excellent durability and is highly resistant to mechanical wear and commonly used household cleaners and detergents. Kährs Lacquer is suitable for residential and commercial use.
REPAIR OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 14 PARQUET POLISH – restores finished floors Kährs Parquet Polish is an effective, environment friendly product that revives finished wood and parquet floors. Self-polishing, waterproof and protecting against mechanical wear, Kährs Parkett Polish both cleans and protects your floor. Art no. 710520 MATT PARQUET POLISH – restores finished floors Kährs Matt Parquet Polish is an effective, environment friendly product that revives finished wood and parquet floors.
REPAIR OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 15 KÄHRS FLOOR CARE KIT OILED The perfect all in on cleaning solution for your oiled Kährs floor. The kit contains Satin Oil in a spray mop can (250 ml), a dry mop and felt protectors. Art no. 710564 KÄHRS MOP PAD Replacement pad for your Kährs mop to be used only with Kährs Spray Cleaner. Can be machine washed. Art no. 710512 KÄHRS TOUCH-UP Used for minor repairs to the floor finish.
REPAIR OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 16 KÄHRS REPAIR KIT PRO For repair of damages in oiled, lacquered and stained wooden surfaces. Firstly test on a place, which is not so visible. Art no.
