REFINISH
The type of finish on a wood floor makes a difference on looks, durability and wear. From traditional oak hardwood floors to exotics such as Brazilian walnut (also called ipe) and Bolivian rosewood, selecting a floor finish to best suit the type of wood is critical to protect it. Refinishing your hardwood floors is the best way to bring out the beauty and richness of the wood. By refinishing your floors, it can also change the look of your house to fit in with your new home decor. Over the years Oakwood Floors has perfected the techniques of hardwood refinishing. We use dustless system to keep your home clean and safe during the refinishing process.
With over 15 years of experience in the hardwood flooring industry, we are proud to have thousands of satisfied customers throughout all Tri State area and we look forward to many more years of success and having the privelage to earn another smile from another satisfied customer. There are many types of finish you can choose from. Take a look below to see some of our most used finishes.
Water - based Finish
Water based wood finishes are a safe, environmentally friendly option for most finishing projects, and offer a number of advantages.
Water-based polyurethane has lower VOC's (Volatile Organic Compounds), it doesn't last as long. Water-based finishes dry much faster, can apply several coats in a day and get back to the house that night. They don’t have strong chemical odor, noxious fumes, almost no smell. Water-based polyurethane will not stink up the house like an oil based poly. It is safe for people and pets to occupy a house while undergoing coatings of water based poly.
Oil based poly has an amber hue, whereas water based poly is clear. An oil based polyurethane will continue to amber and darken over time, while water based poly will remain clear for the lifetime of the hardwood floor. This color difference is less noticeable over a stained hardwood floor, but an oil based poly will still exhibit an amber hue that will continue to darken over time.
Oil Finish
Essentially a plastic in the form of a liquid until it dries, polyurethane comes in varieties of finishes, from satin to glossy. Oil-based polys are the mainstay of floor finishing and widely used by professional finishers. Although they’re tough, long-lasting, and less-expensive than water-based polys, oil-based polys have a higher VOC content and stronger odor during application. A coat takes 10 to 24 hours to dry, so you’ll want to vacate your house until the floor is completely dry — and bring your pets with you.
Additional Finishes
There are other finishes besides oil-based and water-based available. Oakwood Floors is proud to offer our clients all top quality products and the most up to date available out there. If you are unsure of what finish to go with, just ask us and we will be more than happy to help you choose. Additional finishes range from Tung oil finish, Rubing Monocoat and others.