Wood Floor Finishes - Moisture Cure
Moisture-Cure urethanes are the hardest finishes. Some are non-yellowing. Strong odors.

***Pre-Finished Aluminum-Oxide finishes don't hold a candle to Moisture Cure.***

Polyurethane oil modified polyurethane, is generally the most common surface finish. The finish tends to amber slightly as it ages.

Swedish finish acid curing urethane, is also a very durable finish, generally harder than polyurethane. These finishes are clear, fast-drying and resist yellowing.

Water-based finishes are urethanes or blends of acrylics and urethanes that are fast drying, moisture resistant, durable, and resist yellowing. As the name implies the vehicular component is water.

Varnish, Shellac and Lacquer finishes These are surface finishes rarely used today, and generally are not considered as durable as the more modern finishes. Shellacs are the softest and show water spots. Varnishes are harder but not to the extent of modern finishes and will show more amber effect over time. Lacquers are hard and brittle and scratch easily.

Polymer finishes- There is a third classification of finishes known as acrylic impregnated or an irradiated polymer. Each brand of flooring using a polymer or acrylic impregnated finish have specific maintenance procedures which very from manufacturer to manufacturer.