Hardwood Floors June/July 2019

Finishes, Applicators, & Fillers

NORTON | VERMONT NATURAL COATINGS PolyWhey 2500

OSMO Oil Stain and Polyx®-Oil More design freedom with one stain: Oil Stain is a rich stain that can be layered to create various color intensities without transitions. One coat for a transparent color showing the wood grain – another coat intensifies the color. To protect pigments against wear, top coat with Polyx®-Oil satin or matte. osmocolorusa.com

Norton | Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey® 2500 makes life easy for flooring contractors. With a glide feel across the floor and superior leveling, PolyWhey 2500 provides stress-free application. A neutral odor, two-hour dry time, great coverage, and outstanding durability make it easier to finish the job and make customers happy. vermontnaturalcoatings.com PADCO Floor Finish Applicators Padco Floor Coaters are the industry standard for application of floor coatings. Apply a wide range of waterborne and solvent finishes to large areas, with even, consistent coverage. Unique cushioned squeegee action provides a smooth, streak and bubble-free finish. General purpose Nylfoam®, thin-coat NanoFlock®, or sturdy woven covers. padco.com

PALLMANN PALL-X POWER PALL-X POWER is a clear waterborne finish for commercial or residential applications. Advances in resin and polymer chemistry have been specifically designed into PALL-X POWER to give this finish the power of a two-component finish plus the ease of use of a single-component product. pallmann.us

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PETRI CLEAR COATINGS Petri Parlay Petri Parlay is an oil-modified polyurethane wood floor finish. Parlay provides excellent scratch-resistance, flow and leveling properties, as well as a crystal-clear color. The product is available in 350, 450, and 550 VOC versions and comes in super high gloss, semi gloss, satin, and matte sheens. petripaint.com

PPG Claritage™ III A pioneer in wood coatings, PPG has introduced the next generation of factory hardwood flooring finishes with PPG Claritage™ III topcoats. With best-in- class scratch- and stain-resistance, plus exceptional clarity, UV-cured Claritage III delivers a lifetime of showroom quality looks, allowing manufacturers to extend product warranties with confidence. ppgindustrialcoatings.com

PRECISION TECHNOLOGY Swedish Finish for Pros Swedish Finish for Pros is a two- component, acid-cured wood floor finish that has scuff-, scratch- and chemical- resistance. Zenith Polyurethane is a premium oil-modified, high-build, clear finish that is easy to apply and dries to a scratch-and-scuff proof finish. The products are available in high-gloss, semi- gloss, satin, and matte sheens. pretechfinishes.com

RUBIO MONOCOAT USA LLC Oil Plus 2C Oil Plus 2C is a revolutionary, plant- based, hard-wax oil that forms a molecular bond with the wood. It is 0% VOC, water resistant, easy to apply and maintain, and keeps the natural look and feel of the wood. Oil Plus 2C is available in more than 50 colors. rubiomonocoatusa.com

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