Timber Floor Oil Finishes

While it is true that with a penetrating finish wear does occur directly to the wood modern oil finishes are much more resistant to wear than those originally used to condition hardwood.

Timber floor oil finishes.

The difference oiled finish hardwood floors matte finish and easy to maintain. The combination of oil with the hardener results in a fast drying and excellent chemical resistant finish. Here are some the benefits of the different floor finishes. We don t just want to sell you a product we are here to support you from start to finish.

We ll help you decide. Both are durable and good looking but there are differences. Aesthetically many people find that penetrating oils offer the most natural look for hardwood floors. It enhances the timber s natural characteristics and texture.

Find out which finish is best for your project water based or oil based polyurethane. Un1co oil range a one coat oil that makes use of renewable natural raw materials. Penetrating oils also avoid the plasticky look of polyurethane finishes. Oil finish permeates the wood fortifying and sealing each fiber.

This is because the oil becomes part of the wood itself. Unlike most other hardwood floor finishes penetrating oils don t leave a hard shell on top of the wood. Our rubio monocoat product knowledge is the best around. Tung oil is a plant based oil used as a wood finish.

Polymerized linseed oil is the best of both worlds. Voc and cobalt free. Oil finished floors are excellent for bringing out the natural beauty of your selected wood specie. We take pride in helping our customers achieve the highest quality finished project.

Available in 16 colours. Hardwood enthusiasts accustomed to urethane finishes often express concern that a natural oil finish may leave wood vulnerable to greater wear and tear. Pure and non toxic with quick drying times. It is clear quick drying and penetrates the grain to enhance and protect the.

Remember using a great floor finish for the wrong application delivers poor results. Because of its special technology only one coat is required to finish your parquet timber flooring. Boiled linseed oil is common as a wood finish but contains some potentially hazardous drying compounds. For this reason a final coat of wax often tops the oil for extra protection.

Urethane on the other hand protects the wood by creating a plastic like barrier over the wood. This type of floor finish penetrates deep into the timber to provide a rich and deep colour. Penetrating oil lends the wood a more natural appearance than polyurethane.