Wood floor finishes

Article Abstract:

It is helpful to understand how wood finishing varnishes, polyurethanes, and resins work on wood floors. Solvent-based finishes, such as alkyd and polyurethane varnishes, work best on wood floors. These combine different kinds of resins, but manufacturers may not disclose the quantity of each resin. Because of their toxicity, a respirator is needed when applying them.

Equipment and supplies, Polymers, Composition, Polyurethanes, Synthetic gums and resins, Wood finishing, Varnish and varnishing, Varnishes, Finishes and finishing, Finishes, Finishing

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Pre-finished wood flooring: find out which type - solid hardwood or engineered - will work best for you

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Each of the two types of pre-finished wood flooring, hardwood and engineered, have their benefits. Solid wood floors are more susceptible to buckling if installed in damp areas, and they are nailed into the subfloor, while engineered wood flooring is more stable and is glued down.

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Install your own solid wood floor: with pre-finished wood strips, installing a wood floor is a do-it-yourself project

Article Abstract:

The use of pre-finished wood flooring shortens the time needed to install a wood floor, as the flooring has already been sanded and stained, and is ready to be installed. Tips and techniques to make the job easier are given.

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