WOOD FLOOR FINISHES & SEALS

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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.

Description	Advantages	Disadvantages
Professional Waterbased Lacquer (single component) Junckeer Strong 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 Dry time: 1-2 hrs in between coats Cure time: 8-24hrs Coverage: 10-12sq.m/litre. No. of coats required: 3	Durable Quick drying Affordable Doesn't yellow the wood	Not 100% water-proof Only suitable for areas of mid to light commercial traffic
High Traffic Waterbased Lacquer (two components)
Junckers - HP Commercial Ultra tough, two component, full professional polyurethane seal. Available in matt or satin. Designed for ease of application, commercial-level wear and scuff resistance. For Use In: Commercial Properties, Busy Kitchens, Hallways, Bathrooms. Dry time: 3-4 hrs in between coats Cure time: 12 hrs - 95% Coverage: 10-12sq.m/litre No. of coats required: 3	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
Professional Hard Wax Oil
Osmo Hardwax Oil Blanchon Hardwax 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 Dry time: 6-12 hrs in between coats Cure time: 7 - 28 days Coverage: 33sq.m/litre No. of coats required: 2	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?

Sanding Wood Floors prefers using natural oil and wax products on its wood, but it is a personel preference. Most wood floors sold in the UK are lacquered, giving a fine shine similar to satin. 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:

• a part acrylic seal should last 3+ years
• a high traffic seal should last 5+ years
• a wood floor oil will need touching u once a year if not sooner
• a hardwax oil will need touching up once every 5 years, if not sooner.

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!

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Hint: Recoat your wooden floor before the seal has completely worn through and you will avoid costly re-sanding.

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 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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