SIGNATURE HARDWOOD FLOORS

Solid Wood Flooring

A wide range of finishes and stains are available for solid wood flooring, giving you unlimited possibilities for customizing your floors.

Lasting beauty requires minimal care with today's wood floor finishes. The right finish protects wood flooring from wear, dirt and moisture while giving the wood an attractive color and sheen. Technology has provided a wide selection of wood flooring finishes, each with its own distinct benefits and appearances.

Finishes

Surface finishes are very popular today because they are durable, water-resistant and require minimal maintenance. Surface finishes are blends of synthetic resins. These finishes most often referred to as urethane or polyurethane remain on the surface of the wood and form a protective coating. They are generally available in high-gloss, semi-gloss and satin. Any one of the surface finishes are appropriate for the kitchen.

Surfacing finishes shield floors by forming a protective layer that looks like clear plastic on top of the wood. Predominantly polyurethane, surface finishes are found on all pre-finished floors and are today's most popular choice.

There are basically four types of surface finishes; Oil Modified Urethane, Water-based urethane, Moisture Cure Urethane and Swedish Finish or Acid Cure Urethane. We do not use the Moisture Cure Urethane or Swedish Finish/Acid Cure Urethane because these finishes are extremely difficult to apply and have an remarkably strong odor.

Oil Modified Urethane
Oil modified urethane is generally the most common surface finish and is easy to apply. It is a solvent-base polyurethane that dries in about eight hours. This type of finish ambers with age. Oil modified urethane is available in satin, semi-gloss and gloss.

This blend of synthetic resins, plasticizers, and other film-forming ingredients produces an extremely durable surface that is moisture-resistant. It is the best choice for a kitchen or wherever there is exposure to water splashing and spills.

Water-based urethane
Water-based urethane is a waterborne urethane that dries by water evaporation. These finishes are clear and non-yellowing. They have a milder odor than oil-modified finishes have and they dry in about two to three hours. Water-based urethanes are generally more expensive. Water-based urethane is available in satin and gloss.

Stains
There are many stain colors to choose from and custom colors of stain are available. Different types of wood flooring except stain differently, therefore it’s a good idea to ask about your specific type of flooring and how it will accept stain.