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What finish to choose- Oil-based or Water-based? |
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Written by Aprel Flooring Inc.
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Monday, 14 April 2008 12:09 |
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Can't make a decision what finish to choose? Here you are:1) water-based finishes/stains are virtually odor free. No more headaches from sniffing too much stain. You can even work indoors without the risk of smelling up your entire home. 2) because water-based products are largely composed of water, their dry time is a fraction of that to oil-based products. This means multiple coats can be applied in the same time it would take a single coat of oil-base product to dry.3) clean up is a breeze. Water-base finishes/stains and top coats clean up with just soap and water. No more paint thinner or other potent solvents.4) water-based finishes/stains have inherent qualities that give the user ultimate control over the outcome of the finish. Water-based stains penetrate deep into the grain of the wood giving a richer finish with only a single coat. But Oil-based finish looks richer and applied with thicker coats than water-based one. Though oil-based gives a yellowish tint, especially within few years, it feels much softer when touched. That is why it is good to apply it on handrails, stairs, etc. As for water-based it is much harder than iol-based one and usually used for heavy-traffic areas.So, make up your mind! |
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What finish to choose - Oil-based or Water-based? |
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Written by Aprel Flooring Inc
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Monday, 07 April 2008 11:34 |
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Can't make a decision what finish to choose? Here you are:1) water-based finishes/stains are virtually odor free. No more headaches from sniffing too much stain. You can even work indoors without the risk of smelling up your entire home. 2) because water-based products are largely composed of water, their dry time is a fraction of that to oil-based products. This means multiple coats can be applied in the same time it would take a single coat of oil-base product to dry.3) clean up is a breeze. Water-base finishes/stains and top coats clean up with just soap and water. No more paint thinner or other potent solvents.4) water-based finishes/stains have inherent qualities that give the user ultimate control over the outcome of the finish. Water-based stains penetrate deep into the grain of the wood giving a richer finish with only a single coat. But Oil-based finish looks richer and applied with thicker coats than water-based one. Though oil-based gives a yellowish tint, especially within few years, it feels much softer when touched. That is why it is good to apply it on handrails, stairs, etc. As for water-based it is much harder than iol-based one and usually used for heavy-traffic areas.So, make up your mind! |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 14 April 2008 12:09 )
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Can you match the color of new hardwood to existing floor/ staircase? |
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Written by Aprel Flooring Inc.
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Sunday, 02 March 2008 21:33 |
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Sure we can. Though it is almost impossible to the same or perfectly matching color - but realy very close. That is why a Customer should pre-approve the stain test on hardwood beofre we can proceed with finishing. |
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Can you match the color of new hardwood to existing floor/ staircase? |
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Written by Aprel Flooring Inc.
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Sunday, 02 March 2008 21:32 |
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Sure we can. Though it is almost impossible to the same or perfectly matching color - but realy very close. That is why a Customer should pre-approve the stain test on hardwood beofre we can proceed with finishing. |
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