Hardwax Oil vs Lacquer: Which Wood Floor Finish Is Best? Choosing between hardwax oil and lacquer is one of the most important decisions in a wooden floor refinishing project. Both finishes can produce excellent results, but they behave differently once the floor is back in everyday use. The best choice is not simply the finish that looks nicest on a sample board. It depends on how the room is used, how much maintenance you are comfortable with, whether pets or children use the space, the condition of the timber, and whether you want a natural feel or a more protected surface.......
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What Is An Oiled Wooden Floor?
If you are researching wood floor finishes, you have probably come across the term oiled wooden floors. It sounds simple, but it can be confusing because not all oiled floors are the same. Some are finished with traditional oils, some with hardwax oil, and some engineered boards are factory-finished with UV-cured oil before they are ever installed. An oiled wooden floor is a real wood floor protected with an oil-based finish rather than a surface coating such as lacquer. The finish is designed to enhance the natural grain, protect the timber, and leave the floor looking and feeling more...
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