Which Wood Flooring Finish Is Right For You?

Choose the right Flooring finish:

With this run of humidity it becomes especially important to consider which finish is right for you.
There are primarily 3 types of finishes you have to choose from...

Oil base polyurethane, available in high gloss, semi-gloss and satin.

1. Will not dry in high humidity.
2. Can take up to 30 days to fully cure
3. Recommended 1 coat sealer. 2 coats finish.
4. Will yellow over time.
5. Least durable
6. Moderate cost

Water base polyurethane, available in high gloss, semi-gloss, satin and matte.

1. Will dry to touch 2-3hrs.
2. Can take up to 15 days to fully cure
3. Recommended 3-4 coats.
4. Will ashen and lose the shine quickly.
5. Durability depends on how much you pay for finish.
6. Most expensive

Moisture cure urethane, available in high gloss and semi-gloss.

1. Will dry 4-6hrs.
2. Will cure over-night
3. Recommended 2 coats
4. Will yellow over time.
5. Most durable of all finishes.
6. Moderate cost.
7. Cannot put over stain.