Posted by brian on Monday, March 19, 2012

- Two component catalyzed system. Very low odor.
- Very very tough coating
- Approximately $110.00 per gallon
- Once product is catalyzed it must be used within 4-6 hours. This greatly increases waste. Even if you mix partial batches; if you don't have too much you don't have enough.
- Product will solidify if left catalyzed in its container ie a solid mass with some water bi-product. Can simplify disposal of excess product.
- Must seal floor prior to application with shellac, oil quick dry sealer or a proprietary coating like Bona Amberseal.

- Catalyzed waterbased finish. Available in matte, satin, semi and gloss.
- Very hard, very fast.
- Approximately $95.00 per gallon
- Once catalyzed the product can be recatalyzed once at a later date but only for an undercoat. While there is still some waste; a more efficient system than Traffic.
- Catalyzed product remains in solution. Excess solution can be problematic to dipose of.

- A quality single component waterbourne coating.
- Approximately $90.00 a gallon.
- No catalyst to lose or misplace.
- Cures slowly over the course of seven days.
- A good, not best product.
- Seems to produce less tannin pull than either Streetshoe or Traffic.
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