2014-10 US REPAIR GUIDE 940 Centre Circle, Suite 1000 Altamonte Springs, Florida, 32714 Tel: 1.800.800.5247 Fax: 407.260.9933 info@kahrs.com www.kahrs.
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/FILLETS PAGE 7 REPLACEMENT OF BOARDS PAGE 8 Replacing boards with Woodloc® joint Replacing boards with Woodloc 5S® joint Replacing glued T&G boards CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS – DESCRIPTION PAGE 11
REPAIR OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 3 SERVICE AND REPAIR OF KÄHRS WOOD FLOORS To retain their original durability and beautiful appearance, Kährs wood floors must be maintained following a simple regime. This information will be available in the Kährs Maintenance guide and 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 – FACTORY FINISHED 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 Finish first. • Fill small indentations that have cracked the surface with Kährs Touch-up Finish. Dirt can collect in the “hollows” on brushed products.
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 on 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 or loose particles. This is done using a scalpel In case of repair always follow the instructions on the different product packages. More information is available on www.kahrs.com. When repairing a dent or similar you have an option to use either putty or Kährs meltable filler sticks.
REPAIR OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 7 CHANGING OF LAMELLAS/FILLETS 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 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 color and have comparable wear. Install the new board where its “brand new” color is less obvious, e.g. near a wall.
REPAIR OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 9 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 10 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. 1 1/8" 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 11 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 SPRAY CLEANER 1 QUART – effective cleaner for lacquered and oiled floors Kährs Cleaner is an effective and environment friendly product specially formulated for cleaning wood and laminate floors. Does not contain any organic solvents or pigments. For normal daily cleaning.
REPAIR OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 12 STAINED SATIN OIL 1.0 LITER – tinted maintenace oil Kährs tinted Satin Oil is a hardening urethane oil for maintaining wood and parquet floors. Satin Oil gives the floor a protective oil layer with a beautiful shine. Satin Oil protects by penetrating the floor surface. Art no. 710585 Satin Oil Dark-Brown 01, matching for example Romanov Art no. 710586 Satin Oil Dark-Grey 01, matching for example Ulf Art no. 710587 Satin Oil Grey-Brown 01, matching for example Sture Art no.
REPAIR OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 13 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. Available at kahrsstore.com KÄHRS WOODFILLER Used for repairs when the wood has become dented or scratched. For best results use in combination with Kährs Touch-up finish. Available at kahrsstore.
REPAIR OF K ÄHRS WOOD FLOORS 14 KÄHRS REPAIR KIT FINISHED FLOOR For the repair of scratches, holes, bruises on parquet, veneer parquet, stairs, doors, furniture Art no: Repair kit finished floor 710577 Repair kit finished floor 5 set 710565 Content • 10x Hard Wax sticks (4cm) • 1x Special Fillers Applicator including Sanding Pad and small Sanding and Polishing Cloth • 1x Battery Melter incl.
