Hardwood Floors June/July 2025

PRODUCT FOCUS Finishes, Applicators, Fillers, + Maintenance Products

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ABSOLUTE COATINGS Absco Waterbased System Achieve a more natural look with Absco – RED X, Quick Dry Penetrating Finish and Platinum 2K Wood Finish. In three easy steps, RED X helps block red tones, and with new natural colors from Quick Dry Penetrating Finish and a durable top coat of Platinum 2K, you can transform your wood floors. canlakcoatings.com

AMERICAN SANDERS TimberGuard Select

TimberGuard Select is a single component, water-based urethane/acrylic wood floor finish that is ideal for residential and light commercial settings. It is colorless, dries in two to three hours, and is highly durable with excellent flow characteristics. Available in matte, satin, and semi-gloss sheens. americansanders.com

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BASIC COATINGS MainStreet™

ARBORITEC Genuine Naked

MainStreet™ is Basic Coatings’ newest waterbased wood floor finish. MainStreet is designed with super self-leveling technology which contributes to better leveling and flow. Improved application characteristics provide a more-uniform film thickness and overall appearance for jobsite finished hardwood installations. basiccoatings.com

Genuine Naked is the mattest finish on the market. The naked sheen preserves the natural color and beauty of wood floors while offering invisible protection. With a fast dry time, short cure time, and unparalleled durability, Genuine is suited for commercial use, residential use, or any other heavy traffic areas. arboritec.com

BERGER-SEIDLE Classic ExpressStain Color

BONA Bona Traffic HD RAW® Bona Traffic HD RAW™ is a two component, waterborne finish that preserves the look and feel of natural wood. This distinct floor finish allows users to get as close to an untreated look and feel as possible while still maintaining the exceptional Bona Traffic HD® level durability. bona.com

Classic ExpressStain Color offers a new world for staining wooden surfaces – quickly, safely, and efficiently. Classic ExpressStain Color is a fast-drying stain that offers more than 30 different colors and is easy to apply and excellent to work with. berger-seidle.de

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