Oil finishes have increased in popularity recently mainly due to a movement towards a low sheen chic and natural matte aesthetic.
White oil floor finish.
My favourite thing about oil is that it adds a sort of membrane to the wood so that if you spill something let s face it who doesn t it will be easy to clean up as opposed to floors stained with white soap.
Oil finished floors are excellent for bringing out the natural beauty of your selected wood specie.
We believe and our warranties are testament to the fact that with proper care and maintenance both oil and urethane finished floors can be a lasting investment in the beauty and function of your space.
The first coat of oil applied to a wood floor is master oil.
This oil penetrates into the wood and forms the initial barrier against wear and dirt.
The difference oiled finish hardwood floors matte finish and easy to maintain.
Available in two colors.
There are however a few one coat oil finishes on the market and it is possible to get factory finished natural oil flooring though this is often only available through specialty distributors.
Even for those varieties that require only one coat some have to be applied by hand with a rag or something similarly labor intensive.