Uv Cured Oil Wood Floors

Vintage uv oil not your average oiled floor.

Uv cured oil wood floors.

Dark is elegant but i am scared 1 dark shows more dust scratches dents 2 if it s going to make our rooms look smaller. Uv cured hardwood floors rival aluminum oxide pre finished floors in terms of durability and lifespan. Oil finishes are great for commercial applications as well including restaurants hotels and convention centers. Uv oil finish contains more solids than natural oil finishes and does not contain solvents.

At the moment most companies have their own uv curing machines and their own finishes. Our prefinished hardwood floors are sought after for their long lengths and uv cured matte oil finish. Today we want to share our own experience with uv cured oil floors baked in oil floor. A relatively stable level of humidity must be maintained with uv oil finishes.

Homeowners have started accepting the true wood look and feel of uv cured oil floors. It comes as no surprise to many in the industry as many home and décor magazines have put them into the spotlight. Currently we have selected engineered white oak uv cured oil finish and engineered maple walnut brown water based polyurethane finish. Urethane on the other hand protects the wood by creating a plastic like barrier over the wood.

For more information on the vintage formerly the muskoka brand uv oil floors and how to keep them clean click here. 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 the wood. White oak maple red oak and walnut. Vintage hardwood flooring also offers a uv oil finish which offers all the benefits of an oiled floor but with less maintenance.

Both natural and uv oiled floors require regular maintenance although more frequent maintenance is required for naturally oiled floors. The finishes are typically water based. A uv cured floor is one that is finished with a proprietary sealant. Natural oil is eco friendly but using uv oil ensures that voc gases will not be introduced in your home.

The benefits of uv hardwood floor coatings ultra violet floor coatings for hardwood have a few main features that put the other acid cure waterbased polys or oil finishes behind in the race. One of the great features of uv oil is the ease of repair. The cured sealant is generally regarded as more chemically and physically resistant than typical site finishes. The uv machine uses heat and uv light to evaporate the water and cure the sealant.

It s as simple as wiping touch up oil on a cloth rubbing it into the wood floor and allowing it to dry for 60 minutes. Simply dilute 125ml of soap with 5 litres of water and mop with a very lightly damp mop.