Hardwood Floor Oil Finish

Though we do offer unfinished hardwood flooring as well prefinished floors are truly our forte.

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. Oil finishes provide a low sheen warm and natural look for wood floors. Penetrating oil is much more forgiving than a polyurethane finish. Hardwood enthusiasts accustomed to urethane finishes often express concern that a natural oil finish may leave wood vulnerable to greater wear and tear.

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. The difference oiled finish hardwood floors matte finish and easy to maintain. Additionally volatile organic compounds those chemicals that do not release vapors into the air at room temperatures. For this reason a final coat of wax often tops the oil for extra protection.

With polyurethane there is concern about lap lines feathering and streaking in an application that can result in a poor looking finish. Oil finished floors are excellent for bringing out the natural beauty of your selected wood specie. The two methods of finishing really stem from two different approaches to wood. Many hardwood floor professionals are fond of the easy application for penetrating oil systems.