After the wooden floor sanding and buffing process is complete, it is a time to protect the flooring with the most appropriate seal. Some people might call this wood floor varnish, but in professional terms, varnish is only one type of wood floor seal.
If you want to economise on your project, we advise you opt for a lower spec rather than an inferior seal. A cheap seal (B&Q, Wickes or Homebase) will result in greater expense due to the need for frequent re-sands.
Quality seals protect the finished wood, offering a stain and wear resistant durable finish that should, with the correct maintenance, last years.
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Professional Waterbased Lacquer (single component)
Professional, hard-wearing, single component part acrylic, part polyurethane seal. Available in matt or satin. Designed for ease of application and not to darken wood. For Use In: Living Rooms, Bedrooms, Hallways Cure time: 8-24hrs |
Durable Quick drying Affordable Doesn't yellow the wood |
Not 100% water-proof Only suitable for areas of mid to light commercial traffic |
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High Traffic Waterbased Lacquer (two components) | ||
Ultra tough, two component, full professional polyurethane seal. Available in matt or satin. For Use In: Commercial Properties, Busy Kitchens, Hallways, Bathrooms. |
Extremely durable
Resists scuffing
Long lasting
Water resistant |
Not many! More time consuming operation due to a longer drying time. More costly to apply than single pack |
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Professional Hard Wax Oil | ||
100% natural and environmentally friendly, so safe you could eat your dinner off it, literally. Made from linseed oil, canuba wax, candelilla wax, sunfower oil, soybean oil and thistle oil. Does not contain biocides or preservatives. Suitable for children rooms. Produces a stain resistant, microporous and breathable surface. For Use In: all areas |
Non polluting
Kid friendly
Looks great Easily repaired Patchable, blends |
Combines all the professional features of an oil based finish with the smooth surface of conventional lacquers. Slow drying Takes very long to fully cure (Osmo only) |
What is the difference between wax/oils and lacquer? |
![]() Oils and wax give a shine but slightly duller, it appears a more subtle effect, you do however need to maintain the floor coating if using oils and wax based products where as lacquer finishes do not require attention other than regular cleaning. Wood floors treated with oils and waxes can be repaired easily and without fuss unlike lacquer coatings. |
How Long Will My Seal Last?
As long as you take good care of it and under normal domestic traffic conditions typical re-coating times:
These timings are approximate and depend on the volume of traffic and the type of shoes that go over the floor. If you really want your floors to last you might consider making the house a shoe-free zone!
The quality of the seal that goes onto your floor is perhaps the most important part of the entire sanding process.
! Never skimp on your Floor Sanding project by choosing a cheap, inferior seal!
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