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           Types of Hardwood Floor Finishes

Oil Based Urethanes Are a common, easily applied finish. A polyurethane based product that will dry in about 8 hrs, it generally yellows with age. Moisture-cured Urethanes Are more moisture & wear resistant than most other finishes. They come in gloss or satin, & yellowing & non-yellowing finishes. Application is best left to floorcare professionals.. Penetrating Waxes and Stains Seep into the wood and harden it. forming a protective seal. Wax provides a scratch resistant sheen that can be maintained with additional spot applications. Wax finish is generally applied more frequently than surface finishes. Only solvent-based (not waterbased) waxes, buffing paste or cleaning products specially made for wood floors should be used.   Acid- Urethane Dries fast and clear. It should be applied by expert wood flooring professionals.   Water-based Urethanes Dry by water evaporation. Their finish is clear and nonyellowing. They have a milder smell than oil modified finish and will dry in a few hours.   Alumiunum Oxide Finishes  Are the newest wood floor finishes offering a long-lasting, durable coating. These finishes are popular with the major pre-finished wood floor manufacturers.  © 2005 Flooring-Installation.com - All Rights Reserved.