The following is an overview of adhesives, applicators, fillers and finishes available today, featuring advertisers from the February/March issue of Wood Floor Business.
Adhesives
Premium Partners
Bona US
Bona RollGuard is a silane-based moisture barrier that provides maximum moisture protection with one coat, the company says. It is Greenguard Gold-certified, low-odor and has zero VOCs.
bona.com/en-US/Bona-Professional/
Stauf USA LLC
Stauf SMP-960 One-Step is an advanced polymer adhesive for professional wood floor installation. It's eco-friendly, ozone-safe and easy to clean, the company says. The adhesive's flexibility accommodates seasonal changes and meets ASTM sound and moisture control standards. It can reduce installation time with four steps in one, the company adds.
staufusa.com
Featured Suppliers
Loba-Wakol
Wakol MS 262 Wood Flooring Adhesives is a firm-flexible, one-component adhesive available in a 20-ounce sausage bag, 1-gallon sausage bag or 3-gallon bucket for the interior installation of end-matched solid and engineered wood flooring.
loba-wakol.com
Sika Corporation
SikaBond-T21 is an all-in-one polyurethane adhesive for full-surface wood floor bonding. It generates a bond to various substrates while forming an unlimited moisture vapor and sound reduction membrane. It delivers crack-bridging, permanent elasticity, easy trowelability and low odor, the company says. It also features low VOCs and contributes to LEED credits to help meet the needs of sustainable installations.
usa.sika.com
Sika-DriTac
DriTac 4141 Golden Bullet is a single-component, sustainable sound and moisture control urethane wood flooring adhesive for residential and commercial applications. Golden Bullet allows for one-day, one-step installations and provides unlimited subfloor moisture control with no testing required, the company says. Its revolutionary technology has been independently certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Plus Program for Indoor Air Quality and helps contribute to LEED credits.
dritac.com
Applicators
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Woodwise/Design Hardwood Products
The Woodwise Nap Saver suspends an applicator pad inside a polycarbonate housing so the nap doesn't get crushed. Since the nap never touches the sides, it keeps the applicator pads like new so they can be used again and again without compromising quality, the company says.
woodwise.com
Featured Supplier
Loba-Wakol LLC
The Wakol Applicator 90 makes sound-dampening installation a stand-up job. It pairs with Wakol MS 262 Wood Flooring Adhesive in a 1-gallon foil tube and Wakol TS 160 Sound Dampening Mat for a complete system. It includes a hard carry case, replaceable nozzles, two 18-volt batteries, a quick charger and a mounting stand.
loba-wakol.com
Fillers
Premium Partners
Bona US
Bona Pacific Filler is a ready-to-use waterborne compound designed for filling cracks, holes, chips, gouges, and broken edges prior to finishing. It is a ready-to-use formula for spot- or full-trowel filling. For more accurate color matching, Bona Pacific Fillers can be blended together, tinted with universal tints or mixed with fine edger dust to achieve the closest match possible, the company says.
bona.com/en-US/Bona-Professional/
Woodwise/Design Hardwood Products
Woodwise/Design Hardwood Products says it is continuing its research and development efforts to keep up with the wood flooring industry, and its wood fillers have been formulated to meet the demands of wood flooring experts. Its line of wood fillers includes: Woodwise Full-Trowel Filler, Wood Patch, No Shrink Patch-Quick, Powdered Wood Filler, Pre-Finish Filler and Epoxy Wood Patch.
woodwise.com
Finishes
Premium Partners
Berger-Seidle
NordicWhite by Berger-Seidle is a water-based 1K finish designed to whiten up wood floors. It allows users to build up their preferred level of white and is safe, controlled and easy, the company says.
berger-seidle.de
Bona US
The latest in the Bona Traffic line, Bona Traffic GO is the highest-performing one-component finish within Bona's offering. When combined with waterborne sealers and coloration systems, Bona Traffic GO is a key part of a complete offering of Greenguard Gold-certified products.
bona.com/en-US/Bona-Professional/
Canlak Coatings - Absco
Red X, Quick Dry Penetrating Finish and Platinum 2K Wood Finish are designed to transform wood floors and achieve a more natural look. Red X helps block red tones, Quick Dry Penetrating Finish features natural colors, and Platinum 2K offers a durable top coat, the company says.
absolutecoatings.com
Canlak Coatings - PoloPlaz
PoloPlaz Primero 275 Low VOC Finish is an advanced technology premium oil-modified, fast-curing polyurethane with reliable overnight drying, the company says. Primero is easy to apply and is great for new installations and screen-and-recoats.
poloplaz.com
LED Coating Solutions by Archetypal
The European LED oil finishes from LED Coating Solutions offer instant cure, the ability to layer colors with no abrasion or dry times between coats, and limitless color options, the company says. The colors have long-term stability, and the finishes are easy and fast to repair on the job site. They are also non-combustible, with no off-gassing.
ledcoatingsolutions.com
Odie's Oil
The True Hard-Wax Oil is a toxin-free wood finish and stabilizer. It offers a true cross-linking molecular bond inside the wood surface, with no sanding limits. It allows for a simple buff-on and buff-off application with a long open time and is water- and stain-proof, the company says.
odiesoil.com
Featured Suppliers
Basic Coatings
MainStreet water-based floor finish is one component that dries clear and offers commercial-grade durability. Its improved application characteristics provide more uniform film thickness and an overall improved appearance of hardwood floor finishing, the company says. It is available in 2-by-1 gallon cases in commercial semi-gloss, satin and super matte.
basiccoatings.com
Harrison Paint Company
Excelsior Oil Modified Urethane finishes are high-gloss, fast-drying and easy to apply, the company says. They offer scuff and mar resistance while meeting the coefficient of friction to minimize slipping. A 50% solid version is available in three VOC levels: 450, 350 and 275 to meet most state's VOC Requirements. A 40% solid version is available in high-gloss and satin finish.
harrisonpaint.com
Loba Wakol LLC
Loba EasyFinish is a one-component water-based finish for hardwood floors. In addition to being a water-based polyurethane-acrylate formula with no foaming or lap marks, it is 90% cured in 24 hours. The latest generation of raw materials guarantees that the floor will be non-yellowing and have excellent wear resistance.
loba-wakol.com
