Step 3 apply the sealant.
Why use a sealer on hardwood floors.
In the water borne category some sealers are designed to help avoid a condition called side bonding and panelization.
Let the first coat dry for six to eight hours.
In this category a sealer is fine to use.
Follow the grain of the wood when applying the polyurethane.
Once you are satisfied the floor is thoroughly clean it is time to apply the sealant to the hardwood floor.
This creates a wear layer that people pets and furniture stand on top of.
On the other hand penetrating oil actually incorporates itself into the wood.
Therefore you should spend some extra time cleaning the floor now instead of completely refinishing it later.
You can do this by using a paint brush or a roller.
To use it you pour sealer on the floor in a line parallel to the flooring boards and drag the applicator through the sealer keeping the applicator angled to allow material to trail off the end.
Polyurethane is durable and provides a glass smooth finish that will protect your floor.
It s important to use only oil paint applicator to reduce puddling to provide proper coverage and to allow the wood floor sealer to level itself properly.
Liquids spilled on a polyurethane finish bead up and can be easily wiped away.
The key difference between penetrating oil and polyurethane is how the finish interacts with the hardwood floor.
In solvent based any sealer should be a polyurethane product.
Polyurethane finish systems are applied on top of a wood floor.