When wood first came into use as a flooring material, it often was installed raw, meaning that no finish was applied to the floor at all. Over time, in an effort to protect the wood a little ...

The NWFA says there are basically three types of wood flooring finishes: surface, wax, and acrylic. To determine if your floor has a surface finish, scratch the floor gently with a coin in an ...

Wood is affected by different environmental elements such as heat and moisture. Different finishes are applied to wood to protect it from these elements and to make it more durable. This can be ...

A: It’s true, regular cleaning is a must to maintain hardwood floors. Because different floor finishes have unique care requirements, the best way to clean hardwood floors will depend on the ...

PAC-CLAD Petersen’s Timber Series wood grain finishes are designed for when the performance of metal is required but the look of wood is desired. PAC-CLAD PVDF Timber Series wood grain finishes are ...

For removing old finish and sanding, use a rented drum or belt wood-floor sanding machine. The best models have a separate lever for raising and lowering the sanding drum. This provides additional ...