Guys,

I have been reading your posts here and got myself confused - is Glitsa oil- or waterbase?

Also, are there different brands of Glitsa or just one Swedish Glitsa?

Thank you,

Olga

The Glitza finish most widely known is what is commonly called a "swedish" finish and is neither an oil-based or water-based. It is called an acid curing urethane and contains some very harsh chemicals. It is without a doubt, one of the best looking and performing of floor finishes. However, it requires a highly skilled person to apply it and it is quite flammable and toxic till dry. Many finishers will no longer expose themselves to the risks involved using an acid curing urethane like Glitza. The company, Glitza, does make water-based and oil-based finishes as well.

Thanks Gary!

Another question please - does Glitsa change a stain color a little (like oil does) or not?

Also, is Glitsa glossy?

Thank you,

Olga

I have found that swedish acid cured finish (Glitza in this case) will color the floor very little and it supposed to be non ambering so it will not change color like an oil-based. However, it is not as completely clear as most water-based finishes are. They all look a little different. You can get Glitza in gloss, semi-gloss, satin and matte. And it can be mixed to produce different sheen levels.