As technology advanced, polyurethane finishes were developed to meet this consumer demand. Polyurethanes are blends of synthetic resins that form a protective coating on the surface of the floor.
Popularized in the 1940s, waxing is a floor-finishing technique in which clear or colored wax, made of a blend of solvents and synthetic and/or natural waxes like beeswax or carnauba, is applied ...