The brand of polyurethane will have a huge impact on how your floors look as well as how long they last.
Matte polyurethane for floors.
Minwax 710330000 water based oil modified polyurethane gallon satin.
A matte finish has very little sheen and many feel that the floors look dull with this type of finish.
The former is more expensive than an oil based poly but it takes less time to apply so some.
If you want a higher quality finish scuff first with 400 grit or finer sandpaper but it isn t necessary.
Basically you would scuff up or abrade the floor s surface with a buffer and redo it with a coat of polyurethane.
Minwax ultra fast drying polyurethane for floors is a clear water based durable protective finish specificatlly formulated for use on hardwood floors.
Many customers do not realize just how dull this finish is as opposed to the high gloss finish.
It can be cleaned with water.
Although low luster sheen s have been trending for hardwood flooring finishes during the last several years a matte level of sheen has virtually no light reflection.
No sanding between coats.
There are two main forms of polyurethane oil based and water borne poly.
Water based polyurethane or oil.
It is crystal clear no yellowing protection for interior and exterior furniture doors floors windows window frames and other wooden hard use areas.
You are technically not sanding the wood.
The polyurethane is the coating that gives your floor its protection.
Satin has around 40 luster satin is by far the preferred choice for westchester county.
Matte polyurethane has a very low luster sheen level.
Superior durability for hardwood floors.
Others strongly prefer this flat finish as it gives them a clean look.
Your options for obtaining this trendy matte wood finish are twofold.
Optimized drying technology results in faster recoat time between coats.
The wax or polish will replace the plastic looking gloss with a more lustrous satin or matte sheen.
This formula is a crystal clear water based polyurethane that gives the best results especially on the interior surfaces like the living room and bedroom floors.
You can use matte polish for wood floor wax or even a product designed for automotive use to flatten a polyurethane finish.
Clear matte 350 voc oil based polyurethane for floors 4 pack model 205632 114.
Here s another minwax formula that deserves to be on our list of the best polyurethane for floors.
Generally you would want to add 3 coats of polyurethane for the best longevity.