FINISHES I USE and THERE CONSIDERATIONS - all coatings have some noticeable application traits and drying problems The Coating Systems – normally 3 standard coats over 2 to 3 days that should last maybe 10 years plus with reasonable care Water Based Polyurethanes: Are considered Highly Durable, they come in Low Toxic(so they say) or Less Toxic(must be requested), Coating Characteristics- Some orange-peel in coating, brush strokes, roller stops, lap lines can sometimes be visible in the coating - more noticeable on darker timbers, Water Based Coatings turn any metal in floor black so areas with excessive staples nails etc will have a characteristic look, the finish will Yellow/Orange/Discolour and Fade over time, moreso with excessive UV but is much more UV stable than the other finishes. This fading helps to belnd in any unsightly coating charactestics. It can also react with mess in gaps and cause staining. On softer timbers like pine there can be considerable grain rise which can highlight evidence of the sanding process creating a unique look. The coating can EdgeBond which is it can glue multiple boards together (only a concern if you’re expecting considerable movement) Curing At 20 Degrees should be 4hrs touchdry 4 days fully cured but can be longer in non ventilated areas like cupboards, walk in pantrys and corners of rooms Solvent Based Polyurethanes: are considered High Durability but Toxic and Harmful to living things The coating EdgeBonds which is it can glue multiple boards together (only a concern if you’re expecting considerable movement). Coating Characteristics- Air Bubbles, Dust Particles & Hairs can be very noticeable, sometimes in concentrated areas, moreso on dark timbers. Roller stops and laplines can be visible. Sheen levels can vary across the floor. There may be missed spots from the roller especially if the floor has uneven areas. They fade considerably, UV light turns them yellow and orange for light coloured timbers and dark timbers will either darken or lighten. Solvent based coatings can be quite complicated, fair enough with the perfect conditions they can look really nice but it is unrealistic to expect perfect conditions over every part of the floor so I offer a standard service that is done moderately well, If you want to try for a really nice finish regardless of the complications your individual floor provides please make this known to me well in advance so the appropriate time, energy and money can be invested into this large project Curing @20degrees depends of the thickness of the coat but generally is touchdry overnight 12-20hrs and fully cured about 7 days Oil Modified Urethanes/Tung Oil: Med-Low Durability, Toxic/Very Smelly, slow curing No Edgebonding but all the other complications of finishes Hard Wax Oils & Waxes: Med Durability(great with shoes off traffic), can be smelly, 2 pack varietys could be somewhat toxic