FLOORINGGETTING TO KNOW

PART TWO: FLOORING FINISHES

BUFFABLE FLOOR FINISHA term used to describe any solvent or water based finish requiring mechanical action to improve gloss and/or general appearance.

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CARNAUBAA hard wax obtained from the leaves of the Carnauba palm tree. This wax is emulsifiable and yields a glossy, durable, buffable film when properly formulated in aqueous floor waxes. Carnauba has generally been replaced in floor finishes by synthetic polymeric waxes, which are more durable and allow for more flexibility in formulation.

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GLOSS 1A combination of visual perceptions which promote the appearance of wetness.

Part 1Hue – amount of bluish coloration promoting the perception of depth seen in clear films.

Depth - how deep or thick the surface appears.

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GLOSS 2A combination of visual perceptions which promote the appearance of wetness.

Part 2Reflectance (shine) – ration of reflected versus incident light.

Sheen – amount of low active reflectance.

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GLOSS 3A combination of visual perceptions which promote the appearance of wetness.

Part 3Clarity – lack of haziness, cloudiness, or a milky appearance.

Uniformity – lack of unevenness.

Distinctness of image – lack of distortion that the surface causes to reflected images.

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HIGH SOLIDSA floor polish that has a 20% or higher non-volatile content. Unlike concentrates, high solids products are generally used without dilution.

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LEVELING AIDA substance that can be added to a floor polish that allows it to dry to a more even appearing film.

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