Oil vs. Polyurethane: Aesthetic, Performance, and Maintenance Differences

Presenter:
Walter Lourie

About:
A comparative deep dive into finish types, this course helps specifiers understand how oil and polyurethane finishes affect aesthetic, performance, long-term maintenance, and environmental impact.

Learning Objectives:

• Differentiate between oil and polyurethane finishes in terms of look, feel, and client expectations.
• Understand the maintenance and refinishing needs of each finish type over time.
• Evaluate the environmental and indoor air quality implications of finish systems.
• Learn how finish choice impacts wear, longevity, and lifecycle cost in residential and commercial settings.

This course is accredited for 1 or 2 LU/HSW (AIA)

Location:
Aronson’s Floor Covering
135 West 17th St New York, NY 10011
(Between 6th and 7th Avenues)

Register:
This lecture will be live in our Chelsea showroom. Breakfast will be served.