Glossary of Terms

Aluminum Oxide

A popular finish added to the urethane finish for increased abrasion resistance of the wear layer making it strong and durable - often used to protect hardwood for proper floor maintenance.

Hardwood finishes are more eco-friendly than ever ...hed or factory-finished product. Most manufacturers now use ultraviolet (UV) light to quickly cure several coats of low- or no-VOC urethane finish. Some hardwood flooring manufacturers even add small aluminum oxide chips directly into the UV-cured finish, which dramatically increases the floor's durability and life. But if you are a do-it-yourselfer preparing to finish hardwood cabinets, trim ...
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HomerWood floors offer a blend of the handcrafted and the contemporary in new patterns and finishes ...ilable on Traditional Character floors, HomerWood® proprietary 50-year finish is one of the best top coats available today. It offers a rich look, and features seven layers of UV-cured urethane with aluminum oxide to be far more abrasion resistant than site-applied finishes. FSC-certified hardwood flooring also is available for any current species within the HomerWood solid hardwood product l...