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Inspiration for a small contemporary master beige tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile alcove shower remodel in New York

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard brick driveway in Richmond for summer.

Stamped concrete patio with the slate pattern and a border.
Large elegant backyard stamped concrete patio photo with a fire pit and no cover

Mid-sized elegant 3/4 blue tile, white tile and subway tile corner shower photo in San Francisco with a one-piece toilet, blue walls, a pedestal sink and a hinged shower door

Mid-sized elegant kids' beige tile and porcelain tile ceramic tile alcove bathtub photo with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, a two-piece toilet and beige walls

Example of a cottage chic living room design in Essex

Inspiration for a stamped concrete patio remodel in Atlanta

Chelsey Olafson
Kids' room - contemporary kids' room idea in Minneapolis

Allan Jerman
Trendy home design photo in Boise

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…

Stairs in honed Pietra d'Avola and wall in Raw texture from Salvatori Pepe Fotografia
Staircase - contemporary staircase idea in Turin

Random width reclaimed oak flooring. Custom free-handed beveling, distressing, hand scraping, wire brushing. Finished with Rubio pure hand rubbed oil by Green Step Flooring, Inc. Home is located in Falls River neighborhood Raleigh, NC

Trendy kitchen photo in New York

Inspiration for a transitional master gray tile and marble tile pebble tile floor and brown floor freestanding bathtub remodel in New Orleans with gray walls

Staircase - transitional staircase idea

Complete remodeling of existing master bathroom, including free standing tub, shower with frameless glass door and double sink vanity.
Freestanding bathtub - large transitional master gray tile and slate tile marble floor, gray floor and double-sink freestanding bathtub idea in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, yellow countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

D. Johnson
Home design - traditional home design idea in Denver

Example of a mid-sized classic master white tile and subway tile ceramic tile alcove shower design in Providence with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink and blue walls

Example of a small trendy 3/4 gray tile and marble tile marble floor and gray floor bathroom design with open cabinets, a one-piece toilet, a vessel sink and marble countertops