Confirm the system
Find out if the surface is non-film-forming oiled, UV-oiled, hard-waxed or waxed.
Absorbency determines the route
Care for oiled parquet
Penetrating oil, UV-oil and hard-wax systems create different surfaces — so they require different care treatments.
10–30 ml/m²maintenance oil
15 minPermanent OilCare: buffing
12 hfull traffic
Use documentation, the previous treatment and a test area to confirm absorbency and the type of oil system. If maintenance oil cannot penetrate, it may remain sticky or patchy. A film-forming care product or wax is often more suitable for factory UV-oiled or hardwax-oiled systems.
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Process
From diagnosis to the correct LOBA layer.
Clean properly
Use ParkettSoap or an approved cleaner with a minimum amount of water; the wood must be completely dry before oiling.
Choose the absorbent-surface route
NatureOil or ParkettOil for absorbent surfaces; Permanent OilCare or NatureWax for non-absorbent systems after verification.
Thin application
Always remove excess oil; proper care should not leave puddles or wet streaks.
Safe handling
Because of the risk of self-ignition, fully immerse oil-soaked cloths and pads in water or store them in a sealed, fire-resistant container.
Products for this route
Each product has one clear role.
Cleaning oiled floors
LOBA ParkettSoap
A parquet soap for routine and intensive cleaning of oiled or waxed wood surfaces.
Official LOBA site
Care for oiled floors
LOBA NatureOil
A water-based, solvent-free maintenance oil for whole-floor treatment or localised refreshing.
Official LOBA site
Care for oiled floors
LOBA ParkettOil
A maintenance oil for non-film-forming oiled surfaces and local repairs.
Official LOBA site
Care for oiled floors
LOBA Permanent OilCare
A film-forming maintenance oil that conceals fine scratches and extends the maintenance cycle.
Official LOBA site
Care for oiled floors
LOBA NatureWax
A water-based care wax for a thin protective layer on suitable oiled and waxed surfaces.
Official LOBA siteSTOP
When should this route not be used?
Grey, splintered or deeply stained wood may require localised or full sanding and fresh impregnation, not just maintenance oil.
Next treatment
If surface care is not enough.
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Questions
All questions →Answers for this procedure.
Why does the care oil remain sticky?
The surface may not be absorbent enough, the product may have been applied too thickly, or excess may not have been removed. Factory UV-oiled surfaces often require a different route.
Can I fix just one spot?
Localised refreshing is often possible on non-film-forming oiled surfaces, but the colour transition must be checked on a test area.
Why are oil-soaked cloths dangerous?
Oil generates heat as it cures by oxidation. Crumpled cloths or pads may self-ignite, so make them safe immediately after use.
Don't guess the coating
Send a photo against the light.
The surface type, depth of damage and previous care determine whether the correct route is cleaning, maintenance layer, oil, 2K Contact or sanding.
Start with an assessment