Oil Based vs Water Based Gym Floor Polyurethane
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Oil Based vs Water Based Gym Floor Polyurethane, which is better? Below are advantages of each however in our opinion oil based polyurethane is better for use on a gym basketball court floor. We recommend and use a product called Bona Sport Poly 350. Below are some advantages and disadvantages of each.
Oil Based Gym Floor Polyurethane:
- Has a warmer look and a better shine
- Provides better traction for fast paced sports
- Higher solids content means less coats needed and more durable
- Costs less than water based finish
- Can only apply one coat per day
- More flexible finish means less cracking and chipping of finish
- Ambers more over time
Water Based Gym Floor Polyurethane:
- Less shine and looks dull compared to oil based
- Clear color that ambers less
- Takes more coats because of lower solids content
- Less odor
- Costs more per coat than oil based polyurethane
- More prone to cracking and chipping between boards
- Can apply multiple coats per day
Whether you want your gym floor recoated or resurfaced with water based or oil based polyurethane we can help. Please contact us for a free estimate.
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