WOOD FLOORING SUPPLIERS AND INSTALLERS  THROUGHOUT THE UK AND INTERNATIONALLY

The above are the most commonly found finishes available. Depending on the Collection you will come across Brushed and Oiled, Brushed Oiled and Waxed, Distressed and Smoked to mention but a few.

The surface of the board has been pre-treated with either an acrylic, UV or ceramic lacquer.This is a relatively hard smooth surface coating. It can have between 5 and 10 layers of lacquer applied, depending on the range of products, making it a very hard wearing and durable surface. A lacquered surface is normally smooth with either a dull matt sheen or a shiny gloss appearance.

Lacquer sits on the surface of the timber

The application of natural oil to a floor deepens the natural colour of the wood. It brings out the natural beauty of the grain and soaks right into the wood. Once the floor has been laid it is advisable to treat the surface immediately with a top coat of hardwax oil to give it a protective layer. the beauty of using natural oil is that if the floor becomes scratched or bruised the damaged area can easily be touched in by applying another coat of hardwax oil.

Natural oil soaks in to the surface of the timber

As explained above, this has the same characteristics as natural oil, but it doesn't sink into the surface quite as much, staying more on the surface due to the greater viscosity of the wax. This floor can easily be touched in and when buffed restores itself to its original condition.

The oil soak s into the surface of the board, but the wax sits on the top creating a protective layer

The surface of the board has been brushed to remove the soft fibres from the grain leaving a textured surface. The matt lacquered surface gives the same impression as an oiled floor but has the added benefits of the reduced maintenance then required from a lacquered floor.

Lacquer sits on the surface of the timber after the soft grain has been brushed out of the board