Just for fun
Below is a table listing four commonly-used coating types:
Oil-based: Oil based finishes
OMU: Oil modified urethanes
Poly - solvent: 2-pack solvent-borne polyurethanes
Poly - water: 2-pack water-borne polyurethanes
In the left hand column are some of the main properties that can vary between these different coating types.
Rate each of these properties correctly for the four coating types by choosing: low, medium, high or very high from the drop down menu.
Click on 'Check your answer' when you've finished, or at any time while you're working through the properties, to see how you've gone.
This exercise is based on a table called 'Coating selection chart' in the Timber Flooring booklet, published by ATFA. See the Introduction page for more details on how to purchase a copy.
| Property | Oil-based | OMU | Poly - solvent | Poly - water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wear resistance | low | medium | very high | high |
| Ability to cure in cold/damp weather | low | low | high | low |
| Edge bonding resistance | high | medium | low | medium |
| VOC emission on application | high | medium | high | low |
| Odour on application | medium | medium | very high | medium |
| General product cost | low | medium | medium | very high |