The reason is that the polyurethane coating used to finish the flooring includes titanium oxide which helps to make it stronger.
Titanium oxide finish flooring.
A simple test of finish durability is to use 120 grit sandpaper and sand the surface of the flooring.
If you put a piece of flooring with a finish containing either of these in the microwave it will spark.
Aluminum oxide based finish typically improves the lustre of a floor s finish but can develop a milky appearance.
It may be difficult to find engineered hardwood flooring with titanium finish because only a few manufacturers are manufacturing it right now due to the technology being comparatively new.
A cheap finish will wear through easily while a quality finish will handle many.
Our titanium finish is remarkably clear enhancing the shine of the wood s natural grain and bringing warmth to your décor.
In regard to how sensitive people really are against aluminum it s difficult to say.
Titanium finishes are transparent and don t hide the grain of hardwood flooring.
Titanium oxide and aluminium oxide are metal oxides.
In fact the titanium oxide enhances the grain of the wood.
Usually prefinished hardwood floors will have a uv cured aluminum oxide finish so there shouldn t be cause for concern.
Titanium oxide usually has a 25 35 year warranty on wear depending on the manufacturer.
An aluminum oxide finish is most often uv cured.
This makes it very tolerable for skin contact even for people that are chemically sensitive.
Titanium oxide can be added to a polyurethane finish to make it very durable.
Our titanium finish offers enhanced lustre and impeccable clarity.
Titanium oxide makes the finish the most durable finish available.