ST. LOUIS , March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- You've spent weeks working with a wood flooring professional to select the right wood for your home, but did you know that selecting the finish for your floor is as important as the flooring you choose? Different wood flooring finishes will have a big impact on how you care for your floor, as well as how your floor will look in the years to come. And technological advances in recent years mean that wood flooring finishes are low in VOCs, so they are more environmentally friendly than ever before. Surface finishes are very popular today because they are durable, water-resistant and require minimal maintenance. Surface finishes are blends of synthetic resins. These finishes most often are referred to as urethanes or polyurethanes, and remain on the surface of the wood to form a protective coating. They generally are available in high-gloss, semi-gloss, satin and matte finishes.
