Varnish or oil?
These are the two methods of protecting the surface of every flooring against damage as well as the two ways to finish the wood, which thus takes on its unique character during the final treatment.
The varnish finish is standardly applied in the semi-matte version.
A number of oak and ash grades as well as some exotic species are also finished with matte varnish.
Some products are also available with the higher abrasion resistance varnish. This type of varnish is characterised by the abrasion resistance and varnish resistance twice as high as the standard ones.
Those who are looking for unusual solutions can take advantage of the floors first covered in stain before varnish is applied. Thus, an extraordinary appearance is imparted to them, especially if they are made of such noble woods as beech, oak or ash.
A selection of stains is great – ranging from cream, grey, cinnamon to chocolate browns. The majority of stained floors are covered in semi-matte varnish. However, we use matte varnish with Cream and Ginger Root stains.
Examples of oak floor finishing:
The oil finish makes the floor anti-static. Hence, it does not attract dust and so is allergy-friendly. It’s also less slippery and warm to the touch.
The UV-hardened oil protects it against everyday wear and tear;
it impregnates and conserves it for many years.
We use three kinds of oil:
- transparent – clear, bringing out the natural colour of the wood
- white – lending the floor a delicate whitened colouring
- dark – lending the wood a rustic character by obtaining a rich brown hue and enhancing the grain pattern and structure
We finish oak, ash and exotic wood species with oil. The oil-finished floors are friendly, easy to clean and maintain. You can rectify scratches or chips on your own by sandpapering the damage and reapplying the oil.
How to preserve the beautiful look of your floor for many years?
