The Hardwood Guys - Hardwood floor Finishes

Learning about all the hardwood flooring finishes

We know it can be confusing learning about all the different flooring
options, solid hardwood flooring vs. engineered hardwood flooring,
then if you've decided on solid hardwood flooring, you now have to
choose whether to go with site finished solid hardwood flooring, or
prefinished solid hardwood flooring. If you are still undecided, read
more about prefinished hardwood flooring vs. site finished hardwood
flooring.
If you have finally decided to go with a solid site-finished hardwood
floor, you now have to face the decision of which type of finish you
would like to have applied to your new hardwood floor. Obviously you
want a quality finish that is durable to every day life, and protects your
floor, while bringing out it's natural beauty. This page is to help walk
you through the different hardwood floor finishes available.
The basic finish options we offer are:

Oil-modified urethane -This is generally the most common
surface finish, and is easy to apply. It is a solvent-base
polyurethane that dries in about eight hours.

Duraseal
Synteko

Swedish finish is an acid-based urethane - It is a clear and fast
drying finish. It is durable and non-yellowing. These finishes
have extremely strong fumes and should only be applied by the
highly skilled wood flooring professional.

Berger-Seidel Finish
Glitsa

Water-based urethane is a waterborne urethane that dries by
water evaporation. These finishes are clear and non-yellowing.
They have a milder odor than oil-modified finishes have and they
dry in about two to three hours. Water-based urethanes are
generally more expensive, and usually require at least 3 coats.

Basic Coatings
Bona-Kemi

OSMO Hardwax Oil - A hardwood floor finish made from
natural oils and waxes. This finish is also more expensive

OSMO Hardwax Oil

Alumiunum Oxide Finishes- Very durable and carry limited wear
warranties, offered by major Prefinished hardwood floor
manufacturers.