The surface of the wooden floor can be treated with any varnish along the wood. The only thing that is worth taking into account in such situations is the technical characteristics of a certain type of composition. A lot depends on the properties of the varnish, namely, the life of the treated wood, its appearance, resistance to moisture, sunlight and some other parameters.
Varieties of varnishes
Polyurethane varnishes are considered the most popular and common. These paints and varnishes are characterized by increased resistance and elasticity, which allows you to easily and simply apply the composition to the surface of the wood. Polyurethane varnishes are of two types – water -soluble and organized.
Polyurethane-acrylic varnishes are distinguished by somewhat weak characteristics compared to polyurethane compounds. Their level of elasticity is not so high, in addition, the surface treated with their help with strong mechanical influences are subject to riding and abrasion. The plus of such compositions can be considered good spreading. Thanks to this property, the process of staining the large area of the floor is greatly facilitated and the volume of the consumed material is significantly reduced. Acrylic varnishes are of good elasticity and good enough spreading. The disadvantages of the material include low abrasion resistance and exposure to cracks in mechanical damage. Uretan varnishes are characterized by a low level of abrasion, but they are not as persistent as their analogues. Have an average level of elasticity and are mainly used to process unstable wood species. The wood processed with such varnishes can expand and narrow without deformation of the coating.
Uretanova-alcous varnishes are intended for processing wooden surfaces subject to movement. Thanks to special additives, the resistance and strength of the finished coatings to mechanical damage and abrasion increases significantly. Alkyd varnishes are distinguished by a high drying rate, but they abrupt very quickly, with severe blows and damage, they begin to crumble and crumble and differ in the average level of resistance.
Among the most toxic compositions include acid-adverse varnishes. a surface covered with such a composition for a long time continues to distinguish harmful substances. Such compounds are distinguished by a high level of elasticity and strength, confront abrasion and moisture effects.
