This bench, located in the deep end of the swimming pool, has glass trim tile in Arctic Ocean. Pool location is Avenue, MD. Wise Pool & Spa Service, Inc.

Reclaimed wood table on hardwood floors in a model home. Purchased from Sandtown Millworks in Baltimore Maryland.
Living room - mid-sized rustic loft-style dark wood floor and black floor living room idea in Baltimore with gray walls and a wall-mounted tv

Powder room - small eclectic wallpaper powder room idea in Denver with black walls and a pedestal sink

Trendy home design photo in Baltimore

Floor tiles: MS International Arabescato Carrara Basketweave Honed https://www.msistone.com/arabescato-carrara/basket-weave-pattern/

Inspiration for a transitional brick floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, medium tone wood cabinets and multicolored backsplash

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…

Rustic Euro Cut White Oak | Rubio Monocoat Pure

Example of a medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

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Stanton Marwood carpet installed on a beautiful curving staircase in a traditional Farmington, MI home.
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This patterned roller shade enhances the decor of this dining room patio door
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CLOSE-UP VIEW This master bath makeover starts with bare walls that have been floated out smooth over the sheetrock. Then we hand applied a beautiful custom tinted, soft grey Venetian plaster. After two coats of plaster, the walls were waxed and buffed. This process seals the plaster, leaving a long-lasting finish. The finished product is subtle and undeniably beautiful! I’ve included a close-up view of the finish below.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Minimalist living room photo in Denver

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Mid-sized minimalist carpeted straight carpeted staircase photo in Portland with white walls and carpeted risers