At Vermont Plank Flooring, we believe that a premium wide plank floor demands a finish that is equally exceptional. To achieve this, we utilize a proprietary hybrid prefinishing approach. By seamlessly combining traditional, hand-applied craftsmanship with high-precision coating technology, we deliver prefinished floors that possess both unmatched visual depth and industry-leading durability.
Rather than forcing a choice between the rich aesthetic of an artisinal finish and the rugged protection of factory-applied sealant, our process delivers the absolute best of both worlds.
Step 1: Hand-Applied Artistry
The soul of a Vermont Plank floor lies in its natural grain, character, and color variation. Automated machinery simply cannot replicate the human eye when it comes to highlighting these organic features.
- The Technique: Our craftsmen hand-apply all basecoats, stains, and custom oils in-house.
- The Layering: Every single plank is meticulously hand-coated, placed on drying racks, cured, and then treated again. This labor-intensive "coat, rack, cure, and repeat" cycle ensures deep, even penetration into the wood.
- The Result: An authentic, multi-dimensional look that brings out the true personality and rich depth of the timber.
Step 2: High-Precision Roll-Coating
Once our artisans have locked in the perfect color and visual character, the planks move to our advanced roll-coating production line for the application of the clear protective layers.
- Micro-Precise Consistency: Automated roll-coating applies the topcoats with absolute mathematical uniformity. This eliminates human error in the final stages, ensuring that every square inch of your floor receives the same rigorous protection.
- Flawless Execution: By using a controlled mechanical environment for the final coats, we eliminate pooling, streaks, and heavy edges, achieving a perfectly smooth, consistent sheen from wall to wall.
Step 3: The Ultimate Shield
For our clear protective layers, we use a premium, high-solids UV topcoat system pioneered by Renner, a world-class leader in advanced architectural coatings. This specialized finish provides an elite level of structural toughness that cannot be replicated by on-site, hand-applied finishes.
Our Renner UV topcoat system provides exceptional performance advantages:
- Advanced Ceramic Finish: Formulated as a UV-cured ceramic finish, it provides the wood floor with heavy-duty protection against scratches and daily wear.
- Exceptional Chemical & Physical Resistance: Developed to offer excellent resistance features against household spills, cleaning agents, and physical impacts.
- Designed for Active Interiors: Formulated specifically for indoor solid wood flooring that requires a highly scratch-resistant, long-lasting finish.
- Preserving Natural Beauty: The coating is designed to preserve and enhance the wood's original characteristics, keeping it looking pristine for a much longer time.
- Instant Industrial Curing: Each topcoat is instantly dried and hardened using specialized UV curing ovens. This cross-links the polymers on a molecular level, meaning your floor is fully cured, stable, and ready for installation the moment it arrives at your site.
The Finished Result
By blending what hands do best (bringing out beauty and depth) and what advanced machinery does best (applying micro-precise, incredibly tough protective barriers), we deliver a prefinished plank of unparalleled quality. It is a floor born of craftsmanship, protected by science, and built to last for generations
