Engineered hardwood flooring is designed to be durable, yet a great finish can provide it with extra protection, and help maintain its beauty.
You can choose from several finishes. Here are a few common ones:
Water-based polyurethane. This clear finish will give your flooring a wet look, providing the traditional look and feel of hardwood.
Oil sealer or penetrating oil sealer. If you’d like to bring out your wood’s grain patterns and enhance its colour, then this option is the way to go. Bonus: It’s easy to apply.
Hard wax oil. This finish provides a warm, natural finish, as well as excellent protection.
Aluminum oxide. This option offers an extremely durable finish. Engineered hardwood floors often have a thinner veneer than natural hardwood, which makes an aluminum oxide finish a great choice.