Engineered wood floor question

[Greencheese]

im not sure what finish to go for oiled, lacquered or brushed.?

Does anyone know anything about it?

Is any more hard wearing?

Thanks.

[MrsFlorrick]

Brushed and oiled.

I've currently got brushed and oiled. I've previously had lacquered.

Brushed and oiled wears so much better and you can touch up major marks/scrapes etc with a tiny bit of floor oil and some steel wool.

You cannot touch up lacquer. If it has scrapes it will all have to be sanded off and be redone to look like new. And (bitter experience) those lacquer restoring floor treatments don't work! They just make your floor slippery.

The brushed element gives the surface a bit of texture which looks good. And helps hide any damage (caused by rampaging DC and DH moving heavy furniture around).

[Marmitelover55]

Oh dear - we have got brushed and lacquered

[Marmitelover55]

Oops posted too soon. Seems to be wearing quite well so far but only had for 4 months....

[Blueskies80]

I just got lacquered finish eng wood for living and dining room - my thinking was that marks/ scratches wouldn't show up As much on a matt surface rather than a shiny surface. Am expecting scratches etc and hoping they just add character. Hope I'm right!

[Greencheese]

Thanks for your advice. I'm leaning towards brushed then. I've seen this one but it doesn't say it's oiled too though. God I didn't think this would be quite so complicated!

www.diy.com/departments/colours-jazzy-oak-real-wood-top-layer-flooring-29m-pack/198987_BQ.prd

[Marmitelover55]

Looks nice but can't see if it is lacquered or oiled?

[Greencheese]

I know marmite. I'll have to go in and see as it doesn't say online.

[MillyMollyMama]

They all can get scratched and they are all difficult when this happens ! I think if you are prepared for a wood floor to look a bit lived in you won't be disappointed. You get far less wear and tear in a room than you do in a hall, so I would consider where you are laying it and then decide what will wear better. A good thick layer of veneer is a good starting point.

[Greencheese]

I had lovely floorboards in my old house so I do like the older look. This is for a through lounge and dining room. So is a veneer the shiney top coat?