OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE AND CURTILAGE HERITAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2008–2013

9. Maintenance Permitted Action Schedule
Part C – Implementation Tools
Old Parliament House and Curtilage Heritage Management Plan 2008–2013
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10 TIMBER FLOORS
This section applies to both parquetry floors (such as in Kings Hall) and timber board
floors. The maintenance of these items involves the following processes.
Permitted Actions
Regular inspections of the floor substrate,
surface finish and any inlaid fittings, to identify
any damage, cracks, twisted boards, squeaking,
defects, marks, wear and tear promptly.
Regular cleaning of the floor surfaces in accordance
with Housekeeping Permitted Action Schedule.
Recording of any repairs, works etc to the floors
should be recorded in a log to establish the regularity
and severity of repairs being undertaken.
The use of carpet squares or other removable
surfaces is appropriate when moving objects
or working within the spaces as a protective
measure against scratches and spillage.
The refinishing of timber floors undertaken by
a trained conservation professional, using tried
and tested products and methods known to
be appropriate for use on these surfaces.
Not Permitted Actions
Mineral turpentine should NEVER be
used to clean timber block floors as some
have a bitumen bedding layer.
The use of gaffer tape or any other adhesive tape.
Notes / guidelines
■■The refinishing of internal timber surfaces should follow the program set out in the Life Cycle Cost Plan, and be
supported by an assessment from a trained conservation professional (see above under Not Permitted Actions).