Choose timber-floor paint for the actual floor, old coating, traffic and location. Interior floor paint, exterior decking paint and clear wood varnish have separate roles and should not be treated as interchangeable.
Identify the floor
Record the timber, existing finish, moisture and expected wear. Confirm whether the floor is solid timber, an engineered system or another surface. Resolve damaged boards and the cause of moisture before coating; paint does not repair structural defects.
Compare the listed product roles
Browse wood floor paints. Extreme Advanced Wood Floor Paint is the listed timber-floor product, while Extreme Anti-Slip Decking Paint has its own exterior decking instructions. Do not transfer an interior floor recommendation to a deck or a decking recommendation to every indoor floor.
Paint or clear finish?
Choose whether to add an opaque colour or retain the visible timber appearance with an approved clear finish. Browse woodcare and varnishes for those options. Confirm that a varnish is specifically approved for the floor and traffic; a furniture or yacht name is not a general floor approval.
Check the complete system
Confirm compatibility with the old coating, required preparation, primer, coat count, coverage and curing stages. A polyurethane description does not establish a universal drying schedule, chemical resistance or service life. Request product-specific approval for unusual traffic, underfloor heating or specialist use.
Plan preparation and use
Follow the actual product’s approved preparation method and safety instructions. Calculate each required coat and any primer separately. Do not add a hardener, clear topcoat or grit unless the selected system permits it. Keep pedestrian and full-use stages separate in the schedule.
Maintain and reassess
Use compatible cleaning products and inspect wear or peeling. Investigate the cause before recoating. Choose by the complete approved system rather than a blanket claim that one resin family is always the toughest or cheapest.
