There are also 0 voc oil based finishes which are also uv cured.
Low voc water based floor finish.
This makes it environmentally friendly for use under different conditions.
I look for water based uv cured which is polyurethane.
Water based urethanes the benefits of these are that they have a low odor they dry clear and they dry quickly you can even apply a second or even third coat on the same day if necessary.
Vermeister zero voc is the only water based polyurethane finish made without vocs solvents nmp or other toxic ingredients.
Hope s 100 pure tung oil moisture resistant wood finish for all fine woods furniture and antiques 32 ounce bottle 4 7 out of 5 stars 1 462 27 41 27.
Formula is 2x thicker and only requires 2 coats instead of the 3 4 coats typically needed.
Less vocs water based finishes contain less vocs volatile organic compounds than your typical oil based polyurethane finish when working on a floor near a vulnerable population such as a gym floor in a school this is vital to consider because you re impacting the health of the people around you with the products you apply to the floor.
Polyurethane finishes these are very common.
Clear satin ultra thick 2x water based floor polyurethane is an ultra thick floor finish that allows projects to be completed faster.
Voc dangers some vocs in hardwood floor refinishing products include benzene formaldehyde toulen xylene and.
These regulations vary from state to state and can be as high as 550g l and as low as 275g l.
They can be either water based or oil based but oil based urethanes are most likely to contain vocs.
Floors in need of a clear finish that dries quickly pros.
Moreover water based floor finish has little or no odor thus easier to maintain and can be cleaned with just.
Easy application and cleanup.
This is an extremely low odor product that s safe for everyone including those with allergies and chemical sensitivities.
Most finishes on engineered wood have no offgassing or close to it.
Some lower voc water based products largely finish off gassing within a few days.
Government regulations have required manufacturers of finishes to change formulations to become more voc compliant over the last few years.
Basic coatings wood floor finish can be re catalyzed no waste finish has low volatile organic compounds and releases a minimal amount of smell odor.
Traditionally the most popular finishes used in floor finishing contained voc content as high as 750g l.
Low odor and low vocs.