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Wood Floor Surface Finishes
Polyurethane Finishes, "Swedish" Finishes, and
Water-Based Urethanes, to name a few, are blends of synthetic resins,
plasticizers, and other film-forming ingredients which remain on and
protect the surface of the wood. All are durable moisture-resistant
finishes. These finishes are generally available in high-gloss,
semi-gloss, satin and matte, except moisture-cured urethane. They are the
recommended finishes for kitchens or similar areas where there is
exposure to water splashing or spills.
Polyurethane Oil modified polyurethane is generally the most
common surface finish for residential use. The finish tends to amber slightly as it ages. Benefits include:
- Beautiful rich, deep finish
- Tough, durable and easy to clean
- Full range of color options
- Available in matte, semi-gloss and gloss
- 10 year residential warranty
Polyurethane finishes are softer and easier to apply than Swedish
finishes. However, they do scratch easily and have a slightly
"plastic" finished look. A dull sheen will help disguise wear and
tear. For best results, we only use the highest quality polyurethane
finish.
Note: Do not confuse regular polyurethane with moisture-cured
polyurethane, which is a much harder finish used for sports floors.
Swedish Finish Swedish finish, acid curing urethane, is also a very durable finish,
generally harder than polyurethane. These finishes are clear,
fast-drying and resist yellowing.
Precision Swedish finishes are ideal for high traffic residential and commercial applications. Benefits include:
- Beautiful rich, deep finish
- Tough, durable and easy to clean
- Full range of color options
- Available in matte, semi-gloss and gloss
- 10 year residential warranty
Water-Based Finishes
Water-based finishes are urethanes or blends of acrylics and
urethanes that are fast drying, moisture resistant, durable, and
resist yellowing. As the name implies the vehicular component is
water. Precision water-based finishes are ideal for high traffic residential and commercial applications. Benefits include:
- Long lasting, non-yellowing finish
- Minimal odor during application
- Full range of color options
- Available in matte, satin, semi-gloss and gloss
- 10 year residential warranty
Solas LLC
Phone: (503) 349-0750
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