Should I apply polyurethane on oak floors? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Question:The contractor asked me if I wanted it. I have no idea if I need it or not. Is it expensive? It is only a 800 SF apt. The floor is oak but thin, about 3/4 inch thickness I believe. Thanks.
Answers:
are you old enough to live by yourself?
if this an apartment (not a condo) then talk to your landlord.
oak floors are pretty much always polyeurethaned right after installation at about $1-2/square foot. if the old polyeurethane is wearing out then sanding and re-application of the poly... is standard
It helps in case you spill water or something on it.
Kind of like a sealer..
It shouldn't scratch as easy either.
You could probably do it yourself a lot cheaper.
polyurethane is i protective finish applied to wood, take the oak real wood depending were you install the floor in the kitchen or in a hi traffic area its not recommended because of the upkeep, then go with the fake flooring it will look great for several years
it's a very thin layer that will go on top, it can be dull or shiny. The thickness of the oak is standard it's the poly layer that is applied at the factory that is thicker than what a contractor is going to do for you that comes out of a can.
have em sand it
do the poly yourself
5 coats at least
stay someplace else while it dries
it makes a nice surface
Are these the new floating floor type? If so, NO. If it is a real wood floor it should be sanded very well and then poly it. I really need more info.
If the contractor asked you, then this must be a new, unfinished oak floor, right? In that case, tell him what you want is "gym finish," by THAT name. The floor should be lightly sanded first (if it hasn't been already," and then get 3 or 4 coats opf gym finish. This is the stuff that goes on basketball courts -high gloss, very tough stuff. You won't regret it.
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