Why Use A Sealer On Hardwood Floors

Once you are satisfied the floor is thoroughly clean it is time to apply the sealant to the hardwood floor.

Why use a sealer on hardwood floors.

Follow the grain of the wood when applying the polyurethane. Liquids spilled on a polyurethane finish bead up and can be easily wiped away. Therefore you should spend some extra time cleaning the floor now instead of completely refinishing it later. In this category a sealer is fine to use.

Step 3 apply the sealant. The key difference between penetrating oil and polyurethane is how the finish interacts with the hardwood floor. Polyurethane finish systems are applied on top of a wood floor. In the water borne category some sealers are designed to help avoid a condition called side bonding and panelization.

This creates a wear layer that people pets and furniture stand on top of. Really bad idea and will give you a floor finish that will not stand up in the long run. Polyurethane is durable and provides a glass smooth finish that will protect your floor. On the other hand penetrating oil actually incorporates itself into the wood.

It s important to use only oil paint applicator to reduce puddling to provide proper coverage and to allow the wood floor sealer to level itself properly. Let the first coat dry for six to eight hours. Use a brush or roller to apply a coat of polyurethane finish. To use it you pour sealer on the floor in a line parallel to the flooring boards and drag the applicator through the sealer keeping the applicator angled to allow material to trail off the end.