floor finish
Protective wood glaze
Floor finish is a protective coating applied to hard flooring surfaces—wood, tile, vinyl, or concrete—to seal, protect, and add shine.
The term covers products from wax to polyurethane to commercial-grade acrylics.
The janitor applied three coats of floor finish to the gymnasium.
In professional settings, floor finish often implies a strippable product that builds up in layers and requires periodic removal and reapplication.
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- waxPliable waterproof substance
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
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