What are the different finishes on solid & engineered wood floors?

 

They’re so many different finishes to wood floors and we understand that it can be difficult figuring out which one is best for you. Below is a description of each finish and how it benefits you and how it doesn’t.

 

UV Oiled / UV Hardwax OIL

An oiled finish penetrates the surface of the wood to bring out the natural beauty of the grain. Each board can recieve 5 to 7 coats of oil and is UV cured at every stage of the process. Choosing this finish allows for isolated areas of damage, such as scratches, to be easily re-touched with the need of major work. Oil is not as hard wearing a lacquer so you may find scratches come more easily to this floor but can also be repaired with out any fuss.

 

UV Lacquered

A lacquered floor is typically smooth to tough and more glossy in appearance. Each board receives 5 to 7 coats of lacquer and is UV cured at every stage of the process. The finished result is a hard wearing and durable surface that can be easily maintained & cleaned. If you do happen to scratch a lacquered floor it is more difficult to repair, lacquer and oiled need to be taken back to repair the wood which means re lacquering this can be difficult depending on what tools and equipment are available.

 

UV Matt Lacquered

The dull satin sheen of the matt lacquered finish has been designed to replicate the appearance of an oiled floor, without the same periodic maintenance requirements as a normal lacquer. Instead its smooth hard surface enjoys the same upkeep as a lacquered floor.

 

Unfinished

An unfinished floor has no surface finish which allows you to create a truly bespoke result in terms of both colour and durability. All products are supplied with pre filled knots and the boards are pre sanded for you convenience.

 

Brushed

The top of the board is lightly brushed to remove the softer surface fibres and expose the wood grain. The result is a subtly textured finish that delicately highlights the natural grain structure within the timber adding definition to each plank. Brushed floors are easy to maintained as only a simple sand and oil are required.

 

Sawn

Keeping you right in touch with nature, the kerf of the saw marks are proudly exposed o each board producing that delightfully rustic feel that conjures up the inspiring smell of fresh sawdust and the pleasure of witnessing freshly sawn timber. The beauty of this floor is its rustic charm and therefor should allow for marks and scratch to be apart of its character.

 

Handscraped

Full of rustic charm, this distinctive finish is characterised by the unique textures that result from the hand scraping process. Each plank is painstakingly scraped by hand prior to finishing which creates an aged look. The irregular ridges and grooves add depth and warmth yet remain smooth to the touch.

 

Aged & Distressed

Each plank is hand distressed to produce a textured surface reminiscent of a natural aged, rustic floor. The boards are then subjected to a series of caustic processes, such as smoking, before the application of oiled, filler and stains to enrich their timeworn appeal.

 

Bevelled Edge, 4V Bevel or V Groove

A bevelled edge adds definition to each plank creating a rustic feel that’s more traditional in design. The chamfered edges will vary in size between different flooring collections with anything from a micro bevel right up to a deep V groove.

 

Square Edge or Flush Fit

The edges of each plank meet squarely when joined together, creating a smooth and seamless transition between the boards. this results in a clean and consistent overall finish that lends itself well to contemporary and formal interiors.

 

We hope the above break downs and descriptions help you on your path to finding your perfect floor. If you need any more help please feel free to call us on 01283 547538.

 

Or visit our range of flooring at www.flooringvillage.co.uk

 

The FlooringVillage Team.