Plastor Wood Finishing Trophies: The most beautiful parquet renovation projects are showcased in this 16th edition

This 16th edition of the Wood Finishing Trophies rewards projects carried out by Plastor partners whose parquet floors have benefited from the protection and performance of the brand's products and systems.

The award winners are:

• 1st prize: the 4* Manoir de Kerhuel hotel and restaurant (29) built by the company EURL Botquelen in Guipavas (29),
• 2nd prize: the Album de Famille (50) decoration shop created by the company AM Bat in Granville (50),
• 3rd prize: the multi-purpose hall in Bessoncourt (90) made by the company Parquets Pro in Riedisheim (68).

1ST PRIZE – EURL BOTQUELEN Company - Manoir de Kerhuel Hotel Restaurant in Plonéour-Lanvern

For Fabien Botquelen, Manager of the company EURL BOTQUELEN: Specializing in the installation, sanding, and varnishing of parquet flooring, as well as the installation of other floor coverings, this family business has been operating since 1991, but in September 2010 I decided to take it over. With my employee, we work on projects for private individuals through architectural firms, general contractors, or directly with clients, and we also work for the commercial sector. The Manoir de Kerhuel is a 4-star hotel and restaurant located 10 minutes from Quimper. This magnificent venue also offers various services: organizing weddings, seminars, and hosting groups. Someone from the establishment, whom I knew, contacted me to renovate the parquet flooring in the wedding hall and the adjoining bar, a total area of ​​150 square meters. The exotic wood parquet was worn and scratched from the daily impact of tables and chairs. We had one week to give it a facelift during the establishment's closure, and we absolutely had to meet that deadline. We carried out mechanical sanding with 40, 60, and 100 grit sandpaper before applying a coat of Plastor PRIM'SO* hard primer, followed by two coats of Plastor PUR-T®3* Duo matte varnish, following the advice of our representative. Between each coat, we lightly sanded the surface with 150 grit sandpaper. In the end, it took us four days to renovate the parquet floor and restore the character of this beautiful space. As with all my parquet renovation projects, I've used Plastor products since the beginning of my business. I appreciate the quality of the products as well as the communication with the Plastor teams.

BOTQUELEN EURL COMPANY
24 rue Anne de Bretagne – 29490 Guipavas – Tel: 02 98 84 72 00 – Email: ent.botquelen@gmail.com

2nd PRIZE – AM BAT Granville Company - Family album shop in Granville

According to Aurélien BOUCHATON, President of the company AM BAT: “With my father, who has over 26 years of experience in sanding and varnishing parquet floors, we founded AM BAT in 2023. We specialize in sanding and varnishing parquet floors and staircases, as well as installing solid wood flooring, and today we have six employees. We work on a wide variety of projects, both in the private sector for residential and commercial properties, and in the public sector for local authorities (community centers, schools, etc.). During the renovation and transformation of Lucien Dior's former villa in Granville into a furniture and home decor store called ALBUM DE FAMILLE, one of the painters we knew allowed us to participate in the project. During the work, we had to work alongside all the other tradespeople who were working at the same time.” Furthermore, we were faced with a parquet floor entirely covered in cement, covering an area of ​​300 square meters. To remove the old covering and reveal the original brown oak parquet, we had to carry out a leveling sanding over several weeks, followed by surface sanding before applying the undercoat and finish. Our clients wanted a finish that was highly resistant to the shop's foot traffic and easy to maintain, so we applied Plastor's Hard Primer with a bare wood effect* and two coats of Plastor PUR-T®3 Duo* varnish in a matte finish. In total, it took eight weeks to breathe new life into this parquet floor. We are very familiar with Plastor products; my father had already been working with the brand for ten years before the company was founded, so we naturally continued our collaboration. We are very satisfied with the products; they are easy to apply, durable, quick-drying, and the range is very extensive. Furthermore, we appreciate the excellent relationship and customer service we have with our Plastor sales representative.

AM BAT GRANVILLE COMPANY
Les Salines, 8 Village aux Telliers – 50400 Anctoville-sur-Boscq – Tel: +33 7 85 75 59 97 – Email: contact@ambat-granville.fr

3rd PRIZE – PARQUETS PRO Company, COMMUNALE hall in BESSONCOURT

For Julien Piccardi – Manager of the company Parquets Pro: "Parquets Pro has been in business for over 25 years and offers a range of services, from sales and installation to maintenance of parquet flooring. Our team of three handles all types of work: installing solid or engineered wood flooring, laminate flooring, as well as renovating old parquet floors and staircases, and applying varnish or oil. We work directly with individuals, as well as with private companies and some local authorities. We have excellent relationships, built up over many years, with architectural firms, developers, and general building contractors. Our online presence helped us secure this renovation project. The town of Bessoncourt contacted us to reinstall the parquet flooring in the new community hall and changing rooms. The previous parquet had been poorly installed, suffering numerous problems and coming loose in several places. Town workers had therefore had to remove the entire floor. We provided recommendations for the new parquet flooring and the appropriate surface treatment." We installed 425 m² of new 22 mm thick oak parquet flooring with a raised edge, then sanded it completely, applying Plastor Filler* to the entire surface. Next, a Plastor Prim'so* undercoat was applied, followed by two coats of Plastor Pur-T®4* extra-matte varnish, with light sanding between coats. We chose this finish because it is particularly resistant to heavy traffic and therefore to the demands of the room's use. The project took one month to complete. We are very satisfied with the quality of Plastor products, as well as with our sales representative and the technical support team who assisted us with recommendations, questions, and project monitoring.

PROFESSIONAL FLOORING COMPANY
5, rue du commerce – 68400 Riedisheim – Tel: 03 89 54 39 92 – Email: parquetspro@aol.com

PLASTOR products used by the winners

FILLING BINDER*

Plastor filler binder* is a synthetic resin to be mixed with sanding sawdust, as fine as possible, to faithfully reproduce the colour of the parquet floor. Intended for filling joints and imperfections in wood, it is also suitable for resurfacing wooden parquet floors on edge, end grain, strip or panel parquet floors, whatever the type. It dries very quickly and is compatible with all colours and finishes in the Plastor range.

Available in 1L and 5L

Hard base BARE WOOD EFFECT*

Plastor's Bare Wood Effect Hard Primer* deeply penetrates the wood, blocking tannin bleed-through while completely preserving its color for a totally natural look. Formulated with UV inhibitors to minimize the effects on the film's color, it is used in a system with all Plastor PUR-T®* water-based varnishes. Ready to use and easy to apply, its fluid formula allows for even application without overlap marks. It dries quickly, in 1 to 2 hours between coats, and requires no sanding. It is recommended to apply two coats of hard primer and one coat of varnish.

Coverage: 10 m²/L per coat – Available in 1L and 5L

PRIM'SO* universal hard base

With its high penetrating power, PRIM'SO* universal hardener forms an ideal base for the finish. Its pore-sealing action neutralizes antioxidants to ensure perfect drying of all parquet varnishes (water-based and solvent-based). Very easy to use, PRIM'SO* dries quickly and has no unpleasant odor. Furthermore, it gives the parquet a light honey tint and is suitable for all types of wood, both new and old.

Coverage: 10 m²/L per coat – Available in 1L, 5L and 10L

Pur-T®3 DUO* Varnish

Plastor PUR-T®3 DUO* is a two-component, water-based polycarbonate varnish suitable for high-traffic areas and public spaces. Its 90/10 mixture makes it very easy to apply. Rich in oil, with no unpleasant odor and rated A+, it provides excellent coverage, a non-yellowing finish, and a long recoat time. It preserves the light tone of wood when applied directly to bare wood. It is perfectly suited for new or old interior wood floors and wood-based surfaces of all species. Finally, it is formulated with 0% NMP (N-Methylpyrrolidone) and NEP (N-Ethylpyrrolidone).

Coverage: 10 m²/L per coat – Available in 5L (Resin Mix 4,5L + hardener 0,5L) and 10L (Resin Mix 9L + hardener 1L)
Available in 3 finishes: matte, satin and glossy

Pur-T®4* Varnish

This two-component, water-based PUR-T®4* Plastor varnish is perfectly suited for varnishing parquet floors exposed to extreme traffic, such as in public areas, as it is highly resistant to impacts and abrasion. Its high-performance formula is based on polycarbonate, a very hard resin that can deform to better absorb impacts and scratches. It has a very high viscosity. Pleasant to apply, it is odorless and formulated with 0% NMP and NEP.

Coverage: 10m²/L per coat – Available in 5L (Resin mix 4,5L + hardener 0,5L)
Available in 3 finishes: extra matte, satin and high gloss

*Dangerous. Observe the precautions for use.