Keeping your wood floors scratch-free and sparkling clean is a difficult task. Wood flooring in any room of your home will inevitably experience wear and tear over the years and to get them back into tip-top shape, you must perform some regular maintenance. There are lots of finishes out there that can assist in the revival of your flooring, but each type has several pros and cons.
Wax
Pros: easy application, low luster, mild odor
Cons: not very durable, requires regular upkeep, susceptible to stains
Water-Based Polyurethane
Pros: easy application, fast-drying, low odor
Cons: more expensive than oil poly, less durable than oil poly
Oil-Based Polyurethane
Pros: easy application, extremely tough
Cons: long drying time, high odor, yellows with age
Acid-Cured Finish
Pros: extremely durable, fast drying time
Cons: difficult to refinish, volatile odors, difficult application
Shellac
Pros: easy to work with, inexpensive, easy to repair
Cons: not very durable, difficult to refinish, must be recoated regularly
If you’re unsure about which finishing product will work best with your wood floors, give our wood flooring experts a call. We will gladly walk you through each option and explain in detail the pros and cons of each choice. If you choose a finish that should only be applied by a professional, like the acid-cured finish, Hall Flooring will do the work for you! Remember to connect with us on Twitter for more flooring updates!Labels: finished flooring, hall flooring, hardwood floor maintenance, hardwood flooring, Sealing Wood Floors, wood flooring distributors