What We Can Do for You
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We Sand and Polish Or Stain:
Rip up of old carpet and/or vinyl can be arranged at request and at an added fee for takeaway of all old materials. |
Oil Based Alkyds | Composite | ||
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Tung Oil | Linseed Oil Based Varnishes | Oil Modified Urethanes (OMU) | Urethane Oil/Alkyd ‘Tung Oil’ |
Less wear resistant finish requiring more frequent maintenance Unlikely to edge bond boards | |||
6-24 hour drying by solvent evaporation Some tolerance to waxes Moderate to strong odour on application Avoid inhalation and contact | |||
Matt to gloss levels Darkens with age | |||
Generally ready for use 2-5 days from completion* |
Solvent Based | Water Based | ||
2 Pack Polyurethane | Single Pack Polyurethane (Moisture Cured) | Polyurethane/Acrylic | Polyurethane (Single and Two Pack) |
High wear resistant finish May edge bond boards#. There is a reduced risk of edge bonding when applied over an appropriate sealer | Moderate to high wear resistant finishes Unlikely to edge bond boards# when applied over an appropriate sealer | ||
1-4 hour drying by chemical reaction Not tolerant to waxes Strong odour on application Avoid inhalation and contact | 2-4 hour drying by evaporation and reaction Not tolerant to waxes Minimal odour on application Avoid inhaling cross-linkers and hardeners | ||
Matt to very high gloss levels Darkens with age | Matt to gloss levels Less darkening with age | ||
Generally ready for use 2-3 days from completion * | Generally ready for use 2 days from completion * |
* Varies with weather conditions and product. Full curing may take a longer time.# Edge bonding relates to the finish acting as an adhesive and bonding board edges together. When board shrinkage occurs, this can result in a wide irregularly spaced gaps at board edges or splitting on boards.