Confirm what you have
From the documentation or a cross-section determine whether this is factory-finished factory-finished parquet (SL) and whether the surface is textured, brushed or bevelled.
Adhesion decides, not looks
Renovating factory UV-finished parquet
A factory UV finish is hard and closed. Without preparation and without an adhesion test a new coating does not bond to it reliably.
2 : 12K Contact mixing ratio
2–24 hrecoating window
1adhesion test before anything else
“UV-finished” says how the finish cured, not what it is made of. Some factory systems are additionally reinforced with hard particles, others are not — so there is no single answer for all engineered parquet. What decides is whether a new coating bonds to this particular surface, and that is established by a test, not by appearance.
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Process
From diagnosis to the correct LOBA layer.
Basic cleaning
CareRemover 1 : 4 with a green pad, immediate wet vacuuming and neutralising with clean water. The old maintenance layer must be gone, down to a known starting point.
Complete drying
A new coating does not go onto a damp substrate. The drying time is set by the room climate and the amount of water used.
Adhesion test
On a hidden spot apply the system in its full sequence and check adhesion, colour and sheen. We do not carry out the work without this step.
Application within the right window
LOBA 2K Contact in a thin layer, then an approved top coat — 2K Supra A.T. or 2K Duo in a non-gloss version — earliest after 2 hours and at the latest within 24 hours.
Products for this route
Each product has one clear role.
Deep cleaning
LOBA CareRemover
pH-neutral remover for old care-product layers and stubborn dirt.
Official LOBA site
Renovation without sanding
LOBA 2K Contact
2-component water-based adhesion primer for recoating suitable factory UV-finished parquet without sanding the existing finish.
Official LOBA site
Protective finishes
LOBA 2K Supra A.T.
A ceramic-reinforced 2K water-based topcoat offering exceptional durability and approved for the 2K Contact system.
Official LOBA site
Protective finishes
LOBA 2K Duo
A highly durable 2K water-based polyurethane finish and an additional approved topcoat for the 2K Contact system.
Official LOBA site
Cleaning lacquered floors
LOBA Cleaner
pH-neutral concentrate for routine damp cleaning of water-resistant surfaces.
Official LOBA siteSTOP
When should this route not be used?
It is not a universal solution for every old finish. Unsuitable, flaking or worn-through layers and unknown compatibility require a test or different preparation. If the adhesion test fails, the only honest route is sanding.
Next treatment
If surface care is not enough.
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Questions
All questions →Answers for this procedure.
Can every engineered parquet be recoated without sanding?
No. The system is intended for industrially finished engineered parquet and requires preparation, a test area and an approved top coat. The result of the adhesion test decides, not the age or brand of the parquet.
Why is sanding not the first choice on a textured surface?
Because it would remove the brushed or bevelled geometry that is part of the look. That is exactly why an adhesion primer is often the more sensible route on such floors.
What does the 2–24 hour window mean?
The top coat is applied over 2K Contact earliest after 2 hours and at the latest within 24 hours. Outside that window adhesion is no longer assured.
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, a maintenance layer, oil, 2K Contact or sanding.
Start with an assessment