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Blanchon Varnish: Durable protection for your wooden floors

Blanchon varnish is an essential product for protecting and enhancing wooden floors. Among reputable manufacturers in this field, Blanchon stands out for the quality and diversity of its range. Blanchon varnishes offer solutions adapted to all types of wood and uses.
Blanchon, much more than a simple varnish manufacturer, offers a very extensive range of products for wood treatment and protection. Varnish is an essential product in this range, designed to protect and enhance wooden floors. Among reputable manufacturers in this field, Blanchon stands out for the quality and diversity of its offerings. Blanchon varnishes offer solutions adapted to all types of wood and uses, thus meeting the varied needs of professionals.

What is a Varnish?

A varnish is a finishing product that forms a transparent protective film on wood. It allows:

- Protection of the floor against daily wear

- Waterproofing of the surface

- Easier maintenance

- Enhancement of the wood grain

Blanchon varnish comes in several types of finishes to meet aesthetic preferences: matte, satin, or glossy.

The Range of Blanchon Varnishes

Blanchon offers a wide range of varnishes adapted to different needs. We propose to discover some distributed by Repex Floor:

Intensiv Varnish

This high-end Blanchon varnish offers maximum protection for heavily used floors. Its two-component water-based formula combines performance and respect for the environment.

Initial Varnish

Ideal for a first varnishing, this single-component Blanchon varnish is easy to apply and dries quickly. It's a water-based polyurethane coating that enhances the natural beauty of light-colored floors while preserving their original shade. It offers easy application thanks to its creamy consistency and high filling power, ensuring a homogeneous and aesthetic finish. Suitable for all types of floors, it ensures quick drying and excellent adhesion on different wood species.

Opera Varnish

The Opera varnish is a two-component product, composed of 71% natural and bio-sourced ingredients, offering high performance for varnishing floors in high-traffic areas. Its polyurethane resin ensures excellent resistance to abrasion and impacts, while complying with NF EN16640 and NF EN-13442 standards. It adheres well to all wood species, is easy to apply, and offers a natural, non-slip finish.

Iceberg Varnish

The Iceberg Natural varnish is a hybrid product, available in single or two-component versions, designed to enhance the color of light woods with an ultra-matte natural and modern finish. It provides excellent coverage, with good chemical and mechanical resistance, and can be reinforced with 10% Aqua Pro Hardener for a more pronounced raw wood effect. It is ideal for areas with normal traffic (single-component) or more intensive use (two-component) and offers easy maintenance thanks to its smooth surface.

Bio-sourced Environment Varnish

The Bio-sourced Environment Satin Varnish is composed of 78% natural and bio-sourced ingredients, offering durable and odorless protection for parquet floors, floorboards, and stairs. It enhances the beauty of wood with a warm shade, while being CTB certified for quality and performance. Easy to apply, it is non-slip, resistant to repeated passages, and dries quickly, thus reducing environmental impact.

Professional Varnish for Heavy Traffic

For large projects, Blanchon offers high-performance professional varnishes:

Performer Varnish

Ideal for high-traffic areas such as shops or hotels. The Blanchon Performer matte varnish, based on water-based polyurethane resins, offers easy application with a creamy consistency and a finish similar to solvent-based varnishes, without extracting tannins. It combines the aesthetic and technical advantages of a traditional varnish, while offering high resistance to intense traffic thanks to its three-dimensional chemical system. This odorless product ensures quick drying and durable protection for all types of floors.

Sport Varnish

Specially designed for sports halls and gymnasiums, the Blanchon Sport varnish is a two-component product based on water-based polyurethane resins. Odorless and tested for its non-slip properties, it guarantees a uniform finish and exceptional wear resistance, while enhancing wood species with a light shade. It is ideal for sports environments and stairs requiring strong adhesion, offering durable protection against shoe marks and a secure coating.

The Advantages of Blanchon Varnishes

Blanchon varnishes stand out for several strengths:

- Excellent resistance to wear and stains

- Quick drying allowing rapid return to service of premises

- Environmentally friendly and health-conscious formulas

- Wide choice of finishes for all interior styles

- Ease of application, even for DIY enthusiasts

 

Blancon Varnishes

How to Choose Your Blanchon Varnish?

To select the appropriate Blanchon varnish, several criteria must be considered:

The type of room

For a heavily frequented living room, opt for a high-resistance Blanchon varnish like Intensiv. A less used bedroom can make do with the Blanchon Initial varnish.

The wood species

Some exotic woods require a specific Blanchon varnish like Tradition.

The desired finish

Matte, satin, or glossy, each Blanchon varnish finish brings a different style.

Ease of application

Single-component Blanchon varnishes are simpler to use for beginners.

Application of a Blanchon Varnish

For optimal results, it's important to properly prepare the surface and follow the instructions for the chosen Blanchon varnish.

Floor preparation

- Sand the floor to bare wood

- Thoroughly remove dust

- Apply a primer if necessary

Varnish application

- Mix the varnish well before use

- Apply a first thin and even coat

- Allow to dry according to instructions (generally 2-3 hours)

- Lightly sand between coats

- Apply 2 to 3 coats depending on the product

Drying and hardening

- Wait 24 hours before replacing furniture

- Avoid rugs for 10 days

- Complete hardening after 8 to 10 days

Maintenance of a Varnished Floor

Maintaining a floor varnished with a Blanchon varnish is simple and not very constraining. Regular cleaning with a vacuum cleaner or broom keeps the floor clean on a daily basis. For occasional washing, it's recommended to use a mild detergent to preserve the protective film, while avoiding abrasive products that could damage or scratch the floor. To maintain the durability and shine of the floor, it's advisable to apply a renovation coat every 3 to 5 years. Blanchon offers a wide range of complementary maintenance products, such as natural soaps and metallic renovators, to prolong the beauty and protection of the floor.

Blanchon Innovations

Blanchon constantly innovates to improve its products. The brand, a pioneer since 2004 in water-based products and committed to an environmental approach, offers environmentally friendly products that ensure optimal durability.

Ecological formulas

Blanchon water-based varnishes limit VOC emissions.

Increased resistance

The latest generations of Blanchon varnishes offer exceptional durability.

Facilitated application

Blanchon develops varnishes that are increasingly easy to apply.

Blanchon Varnish, a Durable Investment

Although more expensive than a simple stain, Blanchon varnish is a cost-effective investment in the long term:

- Durable protection of the floor

- Increased property value

- Reduced maintenance costs

- Increased longevity of the floor

A floor protected by a quality varnish can last several decades without requiring heavy renovation.

 A Win-Win Partnership

The partnership between Blanchon and Repex Floor represents a strategic alliance in the field of wood floor treatment. Blanchon, a French company founded in 1832 and recognized for its expertise in protecting and finishing wood floors, partners with Repex Floor, a specialist in sanding equipment, to offer professional craftsmen a complete and high-quality solution. This collaboration allows wood and flooring professionals to access an extensive range of high-performance products, combining Blanchon products with Repex Floor sanding machines. Both companies share a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, which translates into products manufactured in France and environmentally friendly. This partnership ensures craftsmen not only top-quality products but also expert technical support to meet their specific needs in each project.

Conclusion

The Blanchon range is the ideal solution for durably protecting a wooden floor while preserving its natural beauty. The Blanchon varnish range offers high-quality products adapted to all types of wood and uses. Whether for domestic or professional use, there is a Blanchon varnish to meet every need. By choosing a Blanchon varnish, one ensures an aesthetic and durable result that will enhance their wooden floor for many years to come.

 

Blanchon Warnish by Repex Floor

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