Oak Floor Oil Or Lacquer

A lacquer is a bit like a modern day varnish and is applied to a wood floor as a way of protecting the floor and often giving it a shine.
Oak floor oil or lacquer. Although many people actually like the marks caused during wear and tear over the years some say it simply adds to the natural character of oak flooring it makes sense to protect your new flooring where you can. Oak flooring is a natural product and no matter what finish you decide to buy it will require some maintenance over time and usage. When a hwo is applied the oil as said before protects the wood more and the wax will prevent damage from the normal abrasive movements more than a lacquer which lays on top of the wood as a thin film. Some lacquers and varnishes don t have a primer so rock on with the lacquer.
Lacquer effectively sits on the top of the wood and doesn t sink in like oil does. In the video i am lacquering a stained floor stain can act as a primer in itself. When lacquering and varnishing hardwood floors you should put down one coat of primer or wood seal and 2 coats of lacquer. Although many people actually like the marks caused during wear and tear over the years some say it simply adds to the natural character of oak flooring it makes sense to protect your new flooring where you can.
A highly popular as well as effective way of treating wood floors oils effectively penetrate into the wood and in some cases harden into the surface of the floor to stop damage and to maintain the wood. When should you choose it.