Oils & Waterborne Polyurethane

Oil modified Stain and Waterborne Polyurethane

This system offers the natural look of Oil, but has the added benefit of polyurethane protecting the look. It is a nice way to stain your floors without the toxic solvents harming your family and me the contractor. This system is low in odour, meaning you could be around while all the coats are being applied. This could mean no Motel bills making this a more cost effective system than a solvent base alternative. Or move back in your house sooner !!

Oil
Oil is the most natural product you can use on your floor. It works very differently to polyurethanes by feeding the timber. Normally 2-3 coats will be sufficient to fill the timber to a state where it can’t take anymore. Maintaining your Oiled floor is very important. Normally part of maintaining your floors involves washing it with a floor care type product which continues to feed oil into your floor.

Waterborne polyurethane
Waterborne polyurethane has some fantastic benefits over the more traditional moisture cure polyurethane. It is very low in odour, meaning you can stay in the house while the coats are being applied. Possibly saving you unwanted Motel bills. It is also Non-Yellowing. Waterborne polyurethanes are a very durable alternative. After many years of enjoyment, the floors can be given a light sand and 2 further coats to revive your floors.