What are common finishes used on prefinished flooring?
Finishes are very popular today because they are durable, water-resistant and require minimal maintenance. Most finishes are blends of synthetic resins. These finishes are most often referred to as urethanes. Polyurethane’s remain on the surface of the wood and form a protective coating. They are generally available in high-gloss, semi-gloss, satin and matte. Common Pre-finished Flooring Finishes: 1. Acrylic Impregnated – Acrylic monomers are injected into the cell structure of the wood to give increased hardness and then finished with a wear layer over the wood. 2. Acrylic-urethane – Has a slightly different chemical make up than polyurethane, but with similar benefits. 3. Aluminum Oxide – particles added to the polyurethane finish to increase the abrasion resistance of the wear layer. This has become extremely popular on the better grades of hardwood floors. 4. Ceramic – Advanced finish technology that allows the use of space-age ceramics to increase the abrasion resistance of the we
