Also when done properly the oil will add a satin finish to the floor that white soap doesn t.
White oil floor finish.
Oil finishes have increased in popularity recently mainly due to a movement towards a low sheen chic and natural matte aesthetic.
This oil penetrates into the wood and forms the initial barrier against wear and dirt.
At the end of the day both urethane finish and oil finish have many pros and cons which is why the garrison collection offers both.
If on the other hand you re looking for a more eco friendly matte finish ask about an oil like rubio monocoat s natural oil finish which is a plant based voc free oil wax that results in a.
The difference oiled finish hardwood floors matte finish and easy to maintain.
Oil finished floors are excellent for bringing out the natural beauty of your selected wood specie.
Available in two colors.
My favourite thing about oil is that it adds a sort of membrane to the wood so that if you spill something let s face it who doesn t it will be easy to clean up as opposed to floors stained with white soap.
There are however a few one coat oil finishes on the market and it is possible to get factory finished natural oil flooring though this is often only available through specialty distributors.