One of the most popular hardwood floor finishing which offers Tom & Peter Flooring is provided by WOCA. If you’ve decided that you want a natural looking wooden floor that is lacquer-free, then the likelihood is that you’ve chosen oil as your way of protecting your wood and making your floor look great at the same time. WOCA for wood flooring comes in various forms and is a great way of making sure that your wood is protected, but at the same time looks natural. A highly popular as well as effective way of treating wood floors, oils effectively penetrate into the wood and in some cases harden into the surface of the floor to stop damage and to maintain the wood in its optimum condition. WOCA Oil finish hardwood flooring has taken the United States market by in 2014 and shows no signs of slowing down in 2016 and now. Here are some of the most common questions we have regarding this type of finish which we will I’m to answer in today’s my blog: Is oil finish as durable as traditional factory urethane finishes with aluminum oxide? When it comes to durability, oil finish flooring tackles the issue with a completely different method. The penetrating oil serves as protection from moisture and wear while allowing the user to feel the wood grains in their bare feet. If compared directly to factory finished aluminum oxide finish, the oil finish flooring will not perform as well to abrasion and impact. However, the beauty of this finish is the fact that it will camouflage any scratches which will inevitably accumulate over time. Will this finish evaporate over time and will this be harmful for indoor air quality? Another concern for oil finished floors its effect on indoor air quality. For on-site applications, some varieties suggest several coats which typically require the residents to be out of the home due to mild odors. However, there are factory finished UV-cured or single coat applications which lessen the downtime. Despite the odors produced during the drying process, oil finish floors rank amongst the lowest for VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions. Certain brands even boast true zero VOC. This fact alone makes oil finished floors one of the best options for green building solutions. “WOCA products are certified by independent laboratories, the German Institute for Biological Building Materials, and are in accordance with DIN–Norm 53–160. WOCA WoodCare Denmark products meet or exceed the most stringent U.S. standards for volatile organic compounds.” –WOCA Oil Finish Manufacture Does this type of finish require additional maintenance which I am not familiar with? For weekly cleaning, oiled floors use a special cleaner which contains an oil and soap mixture. After a period of 12-18 months some oil may evaporate causing the wood grains to appear dry. An additional layer of oil can be reapplied to keep the floor looking fresh. Although oil finished floors require more involvement in periodic maintenance in high traffic areas, this maintenance can be done much easier than the equivalent of an onsite sand and refinish. WOCA Master Color Oil contains pigment, which provides a single-step hardwood floor staining process. Laying down the stain and the finish in one step. This product comes 14 different colors, from Black to Extra White, and you can mix them freely to create various color palettes that will meet the demands of any job. Below are some pictures of the finished job…

Elegant bathroom photo in Seattle

2 Tiered wall niche, hand shower on bar, diverted, temperature valve, overhead spray, steam controls
Mid-sized elegant master beige tile and stone tile ceramic tile corner shower photo in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, a hot tub, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

Cusom marble banjo shaped countertop with undermount sink.
Alcove bathtub - small contemporary kids' blue tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile alcove bathtub idea with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, marble countertops, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

The flooring is Centiva Luxury Vinyl Tile - Magic/ Color: Copper. Cherry wood cabinets with Caesarstone Black Noir countertops. The backsplash is Oceanside Glass Mosaic- Color: Copper Blend.

Jamie Sentz
Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea in Baltimore

Beautiful wall art and fine art that will bring the beauty of the outdoors into your living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, office and more. These photos are printed on high quality photo paper with the highest quality ink & finished off with a soft UV luster coating. Prints are available in 5 sizes right here on Houzz. ***Frame displayed in this photo is for demonstration only.*** About: "Calm Passion Sepia Floral Photo" is a beautiful close-up (macros) nature photograph of the stigmas, of a Tiger lily while the flower was in full bloom. A sepia aging effect was added to this photograph to create a romantic feel to the image.

Reclaimed Hardwood Floor
Small mountain style enclosed dark wood floor living room photo in Denver

Water jet mosaic stove detail
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in New York

Custom pool and spa for a small backyard in Huntsville TX by Your Pool Builder Huntsville
Inspiration for a small mediterranean backyard stamped concrete and custom-shaped natural hot tub remodel in Houston

Tuscan home design photo in Houston

Custom Surface Solutions (www.css-tile.com) - Owner Craig Thompson (512) 430-1215. This project shows a complete remodel with before and after pictures including tub-to-shower conversion using 12 x 24 Porcelain tile on walls, wainscot and floor with linear mosaic accent in shower niche and vertical band at plumbing fixtures. Multi-color pebble shower floor. Delta Dryden shower system and Delta Addison vanity faucet in Champagne Bronze. Kohler Ladena sink. Factory Builder Store Shaker door with mission style hardware vanity, twin countertop towers and bridge.

Painted Faux Marble Trim and Faux inlaid Marble Pattern, bordering this metallic spotted ceiling
Inspiration for a large timeless dining room remodel with multicolored walls

L-SHAPE WARDROBE UNIT WITH SHAKER DOORS - 87" HIGH THIS CLOSET FEATURE A DOUBLE HANGING, LONG HANGING, ADJUSTABLE SHOE SHELVING - SHAKERS STYLE DRAWERS AND DOORS IN WHITE FINISH - TILT-OUT LAUNDRY HAMPER - PULL OUT VALET ROD

Inspiration for a small 3/4 brown tile bathroom remodel in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet and blue walls

Spa-like master bath with coffee bar, Jacuzzi tub, & vessel sinks under beautiful custom lighting.
Example of a large minimalist master red tile corner bathtub design in Houston with white walls and a vessel sink

Premonition by Jon Allen - JAC 195 The Jon Allen Collection is an exclusive, hand-selected group of my most personal work to date. Each piece is hand-painted on aluminum. My art itself and my chosen medium, aluminum, are blissfully married. You may not think of the word organic when you hear the word metal, but this is some of my most organic art and that’s simply because metal allows my work to achieve true sentience. Aluminum’s naturally reflective nature enables each color, shape, and stroke to reach its full potential. A new aspect of the painting will reveal itself to you as it basks in the light that surrounds, evades, or envelops it in that moment. When you see the piece from different angles, you will appreciate how vibrant, dynamic, and environmentally influenced these pieces are. What you may see and feel by morning is not what you’ll see or feel by dusk and in many ways, and as such I feel these pieces capture the ever-ebbing and complex nature of human emotion and perception. Some of these pieces are truly abstract while others are modern takes on traditional landscapes, marine life, and portraits. I hope you enjoy them a fraction of how much I enjoyed creating them. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Number of Pieces: 1 Dimensions: 48" x 24" x 2" off the wall Care & Cleaning: Clean with a soft cloth and plain soap & water Other Features: Hardware is pre-installed for simple hanging and art will “float” 2” off the wall

One of a kind artwork fashioned from hand thrown clay disks that capture the calming energy of the Ocean air.
Mid-sized trendy open concept living room photo in Los Angeles with white walls and no tv

Subway tiled shower with black fixtures and grab bar and sleek sliding glass door Photos by VLG Photography
Alcove shower - mid-sized farmhouse 3/4 gray tile porcelain tile and single-sink alcove shower idea in Newark with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, gray countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity