Crossing the Finish Line: Celebrating New Standard Finish Formulas

Applying quality finish to hardwood flooring is a complex enterprise in which the finisher endeavors to create a product that will both bring out the exquisite beauty of the wood beneath, while at the same time creating a chemical formulation that will protect that beauty for decades to come.

For 30 years, the finishing shop at Vermont Plank Flooring has worked its magic and technical expertise on millions of board feet, one client at a time, creating countless custom finishes using a veritable smorgasbord of “ingredients” in myriad combinations.  Like wizards at the cauldron, they’ve stirred together shellac, tung oil, water-based urethane, aluminum oxide, Danish oils, stain, hard waxes, sealants, tints, resins, solvents, oil-based urethane, catalysts, and pigments to enhance natural wood’s beauty and durability again and again. It’s a laborious process, but also a labor of love.

We're big believers in the hand-applied process: we think that in most circumstances it leads to the best outcome for a beautiful custom floor. With that being said, clients with large commercial projects may require a machine-applied finish, and we are happy to accommodate them!