Hardwood Floors June/July 2025

NATIONAL WOOD FLOORING ASSOCIATION TECHNICAL PUBLICATION

TECHNICAL PUBLICATION RESOURCES

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For additional information, check out the NWFA's Technical Guidelines at NWFA.ORG/TECHNICAL- GUIDELINES/.

APPLICATOR COVER SELECTIONS

Finish Applicator Cover Selections

Onsite UV Cured Urethane Onsite UV/LED Coatings

Moisture Cure Urethane

Conjugated Oil Varnishes

Oil Modified Urethane

Waterborne Urethane

Conversion Varnish

Natural Oil

Wax Shellac

100% Lambswool

X

X

X

X

X

X

Synthetic Lambswool

X

X

X

X

X

Synthetic Pad

X

X

X

X

X

Rags

X

X

Brush

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Roller

X

X

X

X

X

x

Trowel

X

Non-abrasive Buffing Pads

x

X

X

Source: NWFA Sand & Finish Guidelines (revised 2016)

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