Timber Floor Oil Finishes

Here are some the benefits of the different floor finishes.

Timber floor oil finishes.

Unlike most other hardwood floor finishes penetrating oils don t leave a hard shell on top of the wood. Oil finishes have increased in popularity recently mainly due to a movement towards a low sheen chic and natural matte aesthetic. We don t just want to sell you a product we are here to support you from start to finish. Find out which finish is best for your project water based or oil based polyurethane.

We ll help you decide. The combination of oil with the hardener results in a fast drying and excellent chemical resistant finish. Oil finish permeates the wood fortifying and sealing each fiber. Because of its special technology only one coat is required to finish your parquet timber flooring.

Rubio monocoat is a unique and durable one coat oil finish that is plant based and sustainable with 0 vocs. Remember using a great floor finish for the wrong application delivers poor results. Un1co oil range a one coat oil that makes use of renewable natural raw materials. Both are durable and good looking but there are differences.

Penetrating oils also avoid the plasticky look of polyurethane finishes. This type of floor finish penetrates deep into the timber to provide a rich and deep colour. Available in 16 colours. This is because the oil becomes part of the wood itself.

Urethane on the other hand protects the wood by creating a plastic like barrier over the wood. It is clear quick drying and penetrates the grain to enhance and protect the. Tung oil is a plant based oil used as a wood finish. Ultimately this means that with an oiled floor you re walking on the surface of the treated wood whereas with urethane there is actually a protective layer between your feet and.

Aesthetically many people find that penetrating oils offer the most natural look for hardwood floors. The difference oiled finish hardwood floors matte finish and easy to maintain. Pure and non toxic with quick drying times. We take pride in helping our customers achieve the highest quality finished project.

Oil finished floors are excellent for bringing out the natural beauty of your selected wood specie. For this reason a final coat of wax often tops the oil for extra protection. Polymerized linseed oil is the best of both worlds. Penetrating oil lends the wood a more natural appearance than polyurethane.

Hardwood enthusiasts accustomed to urethane finishes often express concern that a natural oil finish may leave wood vulnerable to greater wear and tear. Voc and cobalt free. Our rubio monocoat product knowledge is the best around.