{"id":1939,"date":"2016-07-15T23:17:32","date_gmt":"2016-07-15T23:17:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.urbanfloor.com\/blog\/?p=1939"},"modified":"2017-10-20T16:58:21","modified_gmt":"2017-10-20T16:58:21","slug":"oil-based-finishes-for-hardwood-floors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.urbanfloor.com\/blog\/oil-based-finishes-for-hardwood-floors","title":{"rendered":"Oil-Based Finishes for Hardwood Floors"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"oilOil-based finishes<\/strong> are only one type of finish in the hardwood flooring market, but they have slowly been making a strong return. Their largest competitor is water-based urethane finish. A few reasons why oil-based finishes are gaining ground are not simply because of the appearance that can be achieved, but because of the environmental factors, ease of installation, and ease of repair.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Oil-Based Finishes<\/h3>\n

We just touched briefly on a few of the benefits oil-based finishes offer, but we want to elaborate even further:<\/p>\n

Strengthens wood fibers<\/em> \u2013 oil-based finishes do not sit on top of the hardwood floors, but will actually penetrate the floors and strengthen the wood fibers, which leads to a decreased chance of shrinkage, better hardening, and enhanced water repellent.<\/p>\n

Learn How to Prevent and Fix Water Damage.<\/a><\/p>\n

Easily repairable<\/em> \u2013 what this actually means is that if minor scratches or typical wear and tear were to occur, then a floor with an oil-based finish would respond to fixes much easier than other types of finishes \u2013 without the use of a professional required.<\/p>\n

DIY: Fixing Dens, Scratches, and Gouges on Hardwood Floors.<\/a><\/p>\n

Environmental concerns addressed<\/em> \u2013 most oil-based finishes are created from plant-based raw materials. An example of this may be found on all floors featured in our Composer Maestro<\/a> collection of oil-finished hardwood floors.
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\nDesign\/Appearance<\/em> \u2013 in short, it\u2019s really tough to receive the same type of rich, wood glow that is attained from the use of an oil-based finish over water-based urethane finishes. Oil-based finishes have a way of bringing your hardwood floors \u201cto life\u201d.<\/p>\n

Where Would I Start in Applying an Oil-Based Finish to My Hardwood Floors?<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re interested in applying an oil-based finish to your hardwood floor as a way to refinish it and restore it\u2019s beauty, then we highly suggest hiring a professional to get the job done correctly & efficiently. If you are ever unsure of how to perform a DIY task on your hardwood floors, we always recommend a professional in order to prevent accidental, irreversible damage from occurring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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