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Oil/Polyurethane

  • Sampson Classic World Premium Polyurethane
  • Sampson Craftsman’s Choice Polyurethane Professional Floor Finish
  • Sampson Easy Flow Premium Hardwood Floor Finish
  • Sampson Old Pro Polyurethane Floor Finish
  • Sampson Poly-U-Var Premium Urethane Clear Wood Finish
  • Sampson ProForce Polyurethane Hardwood Floor Finish
  • Sampson SamSeal Professional Polyurethane

Sealers

  • Sampson Aqua Seal Crystal Clear Waterbased Fast Drying Hardwood Floor Sealer
  • Sampson Classic World Seal Kote Universal Hardwood Sanding Sealer
  • Sampson First Coat Lacquer Clear Sealer & Sterated Lacquer Sanding Sealer
  • Sampson Quick Dry Polyurethane Sanding Sealer
  • Sampson Rapid Kote Sealer

Moisture Cure

  • Sampson Moisture Cure Urethane

Waterborne

  • Sampson Durathane Waterborne Polyurethane Hardwood Floor Finish
  • Sampson Radiance Oil Modified Waterborne Hardwood Floor Finish

What’s the Right Finish for your Hardwood Floors?

Water-Based Polyurethane

Ideal for floors in need to return to use quickly, and with a clear finish

PROS CONS
Fast Dry Price per gallon is more than traditional polyurethane
Easy to Apply / Easy to Clean-up Less “open” time during application than traditional polyurethane
Low Odor
Low VOC’s

Oil-Based Polyurethane

Ideal for floors that are high traffic, provides richer and slightly amber look

PROS CONS
Very durable / tough finish Slow / longer drying time
Generally less expensive than water-based products Ambers over time
Easy to apply / Easy to maintain Stronger odor during application compared to Water-Based finishes
Resists moisture

Swedish Finish (Acid Cure)

Ideal for exotic woods floors or high-end elaborate wood flooring patterns

PROS CONS
Dries very fast High VOC’s / Flammable
Outstanding durability / hard finish Difficult to refinish once used
Long-lasting finish / more durable than poly More expensive than many other floor finishes
Pro-only application

Moisture-Cured

Ideal for high-traffic areas and situations requiring the toughest floor finish

PROS CONS
Toughest floor finish / Extreme durability Very high VOC’s / Flammable
Fast drying allows for multiple costs per day Strong odor may last for weeks
Longest lasting finish Low humidity extends drying time
Pro-only application

Wax Finishes

Ideal for areas requiring low-sheen finish such as historic homes

PROS CONS
Easy to apply and touch-up Not as durable as polyurethane finishes
Penetrates wood / combine with stains Requires ongoing upkeep
Low odor / low VOC’s Application is labor intensive
Low luster finish Darkens and yellows over time
Can be walked on within hours Susceptible to water marks and to stains

Shellac

Ideal for refinishing antiques floors with shellac or where you want a natural product look

PROS CONS
Natural and sustainable product Poor durability / recoated periodically
Easy to work with / easy to repair Very flammable
Very low VOC’s Not easy to apply
Dries Quickly Most contain wax, can’t refinish using other finishes
Inexpensive versus other floor finishes

Penetrating Oil Sealer

Ideal for creating a low-shine or antique looking floor which highlights the grain of the wood

PROS CONS
Natural product, easy to apply Multiple coats required
Accentuates the natural wood beauty Requires recoating /maintenance
Low / mild odor
Subdued Sheen

Aluminum Oxide – UV Cured

Ideal for high traffic areas or for best protection against wear and tear

PROS CONS
Longest lasting finish / extremely durable Impossible to repair or touch up
Low maintenance Only available on prefinished wood
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    North Brunswick, NJ 08902
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