Hardwood Floor Oil Finish

Oil finishes have increased in popularity recently mainly due to a movement towards a low sheen chic and natural matte aesthetic.

Hardwood floor oil finish. After 60 years in the wood flooring industry garrison has learned a thing or two about finishes. Though we do offer unfinished hardwood flooring as well prefinished floors are truly our forte. For this reason a final coat of wax often tops the oil for extra protection. Unlike most other hardwood floor finishes penetrating oils don t leave a hard shell on top of the wood.

While it is true that with a penetrating finish wear does occur directly to the wood modern oil finishes are much more resistant to wear than those originally used to condition hardwood. Penetrating oil is much more forgiving than a polyurethane finish. The difference oiled finish hardwood floors matte finish and easy to maintain. Many hardwood floor professionals are fond of the easy application for penetrating oil systems.

With polyurethane there is concern about lap lines feathering and streaking in an application that can result in a poor looking finish. Additionally volatile organic compounds those chemicals that do not release vapors into the air at room temperatures. Hardwood enthusiasts accustomed to urethane finishes often express concern that a natural oil finish may leave wood vulnerable to greater wear and tear. Oil finishes provide a low sheen warm and natural look for wood floors.