I had my parquet flooring sanded and varnished in my hallyway and front room - area is about 32 square m, about 4 weeks ago.
It all looked great for a couple of weeks then disaster! Bitumen has started to work its way through the gaps of some of the blocks, leaving a sticky residue on the surface. I'm noticing that its coming up in more and more places.
The varnish that was put down is water based. I rang the manufacturer and was advised that this would not react with the bitumen as its not solvent based. Was told that the bitumen would go with a bit of hot soapy water and a scouring pad.
Well I gave that a go last night with limited success but generally its made the problem worse and the warm water seemed to draw more bitumen to the surface and this got further spread around. I'm at my wits end with this flooring and fear that all the work in getting it sanded and varnished will be for nothing.
Please has anyone got any ideas / suggestions?
It all looked great for a couple of weeks then disaster! Bitumen has started to work its way through the gaps of some of the blocks, leaving a sticky residue on the surface. I'm noticing that its coming up in more and more places.
The varnish that was put down is water based. I rang the manufacturer and was advised that this would not react with the bitumen as its not solvent based. Was told that the bitumen would go with a bit of hot soapy water and a scouring pad.
Well I gave that a go last night with limited success but generally its made the problem worse and the warm water seemed to draw more bitumen to the surface and this got further spread around. I'm at my wits end with this flooring and fear that all the work in getting it sanded and varnished will be for nothing.
Please has anyone got any ideas / suggestions?