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Show NEW OAK. FINISHES NOW AVAILABLE Whether you plan to finish your new hardwood floors yourself or have the job done by professionals, it is well to know something of the , various characteristics and qualities for the more commonly used finishing materials. Until recent years varnish, shellac and lacquer were the most extensively employed finishes. Each, of course, has its advantages. advan-tages. Among other things, they present a fine, glossy appearance and are quick drying. A relatively new type of finish for hardwood floors, however, is now being used by many home owners. Manufactured under various brand names by different companies, it is known by the general term of "floor seal." |