Finishing

The first question always asked is "How does this material stand up to kids, dogs and family activity?" The right answer is generally as follows -"You rarely walk on the wood. It is the finish that you walk on." All finishes are not created equal and some have superior wear characteristics as those listed below do.

Finishing is an ever-changing process driven by new product releases and compliance with evolving environmental factors such as VOC levels. There are few hard and fast finishing rules, so equipping yourself with knowledge is the best approach. With this in mind, a good starting point is to visit the websites of some highly recommended producers of the finest finishes available: Bonakemi, Basic Coatings and Waterlox.

www.bonapro.com

www.basiccoatings.com

www.waterlox.com

There are also other solutions that your installer can recommend beyond those above. A good starting point is to determine if your installer has experience with the species you wish to install. If not, gear up for a positive outcome and work together to gain the appropriate knowledge. This won't require installers to learn a new trade experience; rather, it will be a modification to their knowledge and experience.