Brushed and oiled solid wood flooring is seen as 'the old fashioned way', and is certainly the way to go if you want your wood floors to have a rustic, natural feel. Oiled finishes don’t just provide a protection to the top layer of the floor as lacquered finishes do, they also provide internal protection to the wood itself.
Why Brushed & Oiled Solid Wood Flooring?
First and foremost, the brushed and oiled finished gives a more natural look to your floor. Rather than sparkling and reflecting large amounts of light, a brushed and oiled wood floor provides warmth, and reveals the natural character of the wood.
Secondly, despite it needing a little more care than a lacquered finish, a brushed and oiled floor doesn’t need constant care and attention, and is unlikely to mean a complete overhaul of the floor if something should go wrong.
What are the alternatives?
Unfinished wood floors are a good alternative to brushed and oiled if you’re looking for a more natural finish to your flooring. Unfinished also allows you to oil it at your convenience, or if you change your mind on a finish you want once the flooring arrives.
If you are looking to really protect your solid wood flooring while also creating a completely natural, organic and untouched feel, a brushed and oiled finish is one of the best ways to go.
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