At the end of the day both urethane finish and oil finish have many pros and cons which is why the garrison collection offers both.
White oil floor finish.
We believe and our warranties are testament to the fact that with proper care and maintenance both oil and urethane finished floors can be a lasting investment in the beauty and function of your space.
Also when done properly the oil will add a satin finish to the floor that white soap doesn t.
Even for those varieties that require only one coat some have to be applied by hand with a rag or something similarly labor intensive.
There are however a few one coat oil finishes on the market and it is possible to get factory finished natural oil flooring though this is often only available through specialty distributors.
If on the other hand you re looking for a more eco friendly matte finish ask about an oil like rubio monocoat s natural oil finish which is a plant based voc free oil wax that results in a.
Oil finished floors are excellent for bringing out the natural beauty of your selected wood specie.
My favourite thing about oil is that it adds a sort of membrane to the wood so that if you spill something let s face it who doesn t it will be easy to clean up as opposed to floors stained with white soap.
This oil penetrates into the wood and forms the initial barrier against wear and dirt.
The first coat of oil applied to a wood floor is master oil.