Hardwood Floors June/July 2026

RESOURCES TECHNICAL T ips PUBLICATION

FINISH PROPERTIES

Moisture Cure Urethane

Conjugated Oil Varnishes

Onsite UV Cured Urethane

Oil Modified Urethane

Waterborne Urethane

Conversion Varnish

Natural Oil

Wax

Required (refer to MSDS)

Required (refer to MSDS)

Required (refer to MSDS)

Required (refer to MSDS)

Required (refer to MSDS)

Required (refer to MSDS)

Required (refer to MSDS)

Required (refer to MSDS)

Respiratory Protection

Number of Coats

2-3

2-4

2-3

2-3

2-4

2-4

1-3

1-3

Slow to fast (dependant on humidity)

Slow (4-8 hours)

Fast (1-2 hours)

Fast (1-2 hours)

Fast (1-2 hours)

Fast (1-2 hours)

Slow to fast (2-12 hours)

Fast (1-2 hours)

Dry to Touch

Clear to Slight Amber Matte to Gloss

Clear to Amber

Clear to Dark Amber

Slight Amber

Clear to Amber

Many Color Options

Slight Amber

Appearance

Amber

Matte to Gloss

Matte to Gloss

Matte to Gloss

Satin to Gloss

Matte to Gloss

Matte to Satin

Matte to Satin

Gloss Level

Very Strong

Moderate

Mild

Mild

Mild

Odor

Moderate

Mild

Strong

Combustible to Flammable

Non- Combustible

Non- Combustible

Flammable Combustible

Combustible Combustible

Flammability

Combustible

Note: Check with manufacturer for specific details about products.

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

Source: NWFA Wood Flooring Sand and Finish Guidelines (revised 2016).

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