In Quebec, you can find many quality products on the market to cover and protect your hardwood floors. Here are some tips and advice for making a wise choice of an eco-friendly finish product for your floors.
Criteria for choosing an eco-friendly varnish
While varnishing your floor may seem so simple, the quality of the result depends mainly on the type of varnish, as well as the application conditions. It should also be noted that the lifespan of a varnish and the absence of toxic emissions are determining criteria.
About ten years ago, hydroreactive floor varnishes such as Crystal and oil-based varnishes became very popular for finishing wood floors, except that these products are highly toxic due to their chemical solvents having a negative impact on both the health of customers and craftsmen as well as the environment. However, the growing demand for eco-friendly products has led to the development of new non-toxic and VOC-free products.
For this reason, there is a strict Canadian law limiting the VOC concentration in solvent-based varnishes, which are currently being phased out.
It should be noted here that water-based varnishes have no odor. And thanks to their low VOC content, they represent an interesting eco-friendly choice. Indeed, they are highly appreciated for being healthier and very resistant to wear. Moreover, these varnishes are commonly used for their optimal performance associated with better indoor air quality.
The choice of performance: Bona Traffic HD products
In recent years, the market for floor finishing products has experienced rapid growth. Thus, the range of varnishes for floors has become increasingly diverse, offering varied technical advantages and healthier environmental characteristics.
Water-based varnishes have become the best eco-friendly choice for both professionals and individuals. Moreover, this is why L’Artisan du Plancher in Montreal carefully chooses the products it applies to respect the nature of your wood. With three generations of expertise, our qualified master sanders ensure impeccable craftsmanship on all your wood surfaces.
It’s also thanks to our choice to apply eco-friendly floor varnishes like Bona Traffic HD (High Durability), which combines superior protection, a non-yellowing formula, and extreme resistance to wear, scratches, and cleaning products. Moreover, this varnish is highly prized for its quick drying. 24 hours later, your floor is completely dry!
For the respect of your well-being and environmental standards, we offer our clients a varied range of the most efficient finishing products known for ensuring excellent durability, high performance, and a VOC content of less than 4%.
With L’Artisan du Plancher, be sure to succeed in your varnishing project, as well as sanding and renovation of all types of floors and house stairs.
