Finishing & Sealing In sealing and finishing your floor our professional experience is invaluable. How you finish your floors depends on the look you're going for and the function of the room. Some woods or finishes change over time and we can advise you on how best to treat your wooden floors, according to how you want to create your environment. Many flooring boards today are sealed at the manufacturing stage and don't require any further work after they've been installed. This is especially true of engineered and laminate floors - all laminate floors are sealed. These pre-sealed boards are generally very hard-wearing, but there are some instances - for example in kitchens - where it is a good idea to seal the floor after it has been laid. The finishing process is the final flourish and can totally transform a floor. But the finishing process can also ruin a floor if it is done without a good knowledge of the products, the desired results and the wood itself. Oil floor finishes Using an oil or wax to finish your floors will create a more natural feel. It will harden and darken the wood over time and is not quite as hard wearing as a varnish, but does make it easier to spot-repair your floor should it become scratched. Because the oil is absorbed into the wood, you are still able to feel the grain of the wood which does lend itself to a more natural feeling.