The work of our professionals:

The Installation

Important quality factor

Installation by Professionals

For us, real natural wood floors are walkable works of art. On the one hand, the art form stems from nature and its uniqueness, but on the other hand, it is also used to set the scene within rooms. Our floors are only as good as their installation. This requires specialist knowledge, experience and the right eye. The latter is the responsibility of professionals with a feel for aesthetics and wood as a material. That's why we focus clearly and uncompromisingly on craftsmanship.

The most important steps

at a Glance:

Obligation to inspect

Before installing a mafi natural wood floor, the subfloor must be checked for compliance with standards and the dryness of the screed. The regulations applicable in the respective country must be observed. The measurements must be documented in a report and written to the client.

Underfloor

Our planks can be easily installed on standardized subfloors that have been approved for installation. These include screed, dry screed (Fermacell), chipboard or OSB boards as well as blind floor constructions or joists. Depending on the substrate, additional steps may be necessary before installation, e.g. a heating protocol for screeds.

Preparation

Our planks must be prepared before installation. First, the packages must be protected from moisture and stored at a cool temperature (15-25°) on delivery. The packages are opened shortly before installation. For a balanced surface appearance, it is advisable to mix several packages. It is also essential to check the goods for defects immediately before laying.

Installation

mafi natural wood floors can either be laid floating, nailed or screwed down or partially or fully glued down. Depending on the type of installation, the usual rules must be observed. Using a hammer weighing at least 1 kg and a suitable tapping block is also recommended.

Aftercare

Our planks are oiled once at the factory. For a perfect surface, the floor must be treated again after installation. Depending on the product, the appropriate mafi wood floor oil or our mafi maintenance oil balm is suitable for this. Attention: clothes used with oil are self-igniting!
Part of our all-round service

Installation by our Partners

Our network of expert consultants and installers are very familiar with these steps. They undergo regular training and certification programs. As a result, they are familiar with all current methods and options for every application and guarantee high-quality installation. They are always available to answer any questions you may have about installation. You can also find details in our installation instructions:

A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

Re-oiling Parquet over Time?

mafi parquet is easy to maintain. In private households, mafi parquet does not need to be re-oiled - our service partners do this directly after installation. It is sufficient to wipe the floor regularly with warm water and mafi wood floor soap. The high fat content of the soap acts like a light re-oiling.

If you want to freshen up the shine of your parquet, the mafi care oil balm will do the job, which you can simply polish in with a cotton cloth. This is far less time-consuming than re-oiling and you can walk on the floor again after just four hours.