Timber Floor Oil Finishes

Available in 16 colours.

Timber floor oil finishes.

It is clear quick drying and penetrates the grain to enhance and protect the. Tung oil is a plant based oil used as a wood finish. We ll help you decide. Boiled linseed oil is common as a wood finish but contains some potentially hazardous drying compounds.

This is because the oil becomes part of the wood itself. Both are durable and good looking but there are differences. Ultimately this means that with an oiled floor you re walking on the surface of the treated wood whereas with urethane there is actually a protective layer between your feet and. Oil finishes have increased in popularity recently mainly due to a movement towards a low sheen chic and natural matte aesthetic.

Un1co oil range a one coat oil that makes use of renewable natural raw materials. Urethane on the other hand protects the wood by creating a plastic like barrier over the wood. It enhances the timber s natural characteristics and texture. Here are some the benefits of the different floor finishes.

Remember using a great floor finish for the wrong application delivers poor results. Rubio monocoat is a unique and durable one coat oil finish that is plant based and sustainable with 0 vocs. Hardwood enthusiasts accustomed to urethane finishes often express concern that a natural oil finish may leave wood vulnerable to greater wear and tear. We don t just want to sell you a product we are here to support you from start to finish.

Find out which finish is best for your project water based or oil based polyurethane. The difference oiled finish hardwood floors matte finish and easy to maintain. We take pride in helping our customers achieve the highest quality finished project. Oil finished floors are excellent for bringing out the natural beauty of your selected wood specie.

Voc and cobalt free. 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. This type of floor finish penetrates deep into the timber to provide a rich and deep colour. Penetrating oils also avoid the plasticky look of polyurethane finishes.

Our rubio monocoat product knowledge is the best around. Penetrating oil lends the wood a more natural appearance than polyurethane. Unlike most other hardwood floor finishes penetrating oils don t leave a hard shell on top of the wood. For this reason a final coat of wax often tops the oil for extra protection.

Oil finish permeates the wood fortifying and sealing each fiber. Because of its special technology only one coat is required to finish your parquet timber flooring. Polymerized linseed oil is the best of both worlds.