Rustic Floor Supply proudly offers Loba Wakol at our Atlanta, Georgia location. Loba-Wakol, a prominent name in the hardwood floor industry with a global presence in 40 countries, provides a comprehensive range of top-quality products for the finishing and protection of wood flooring. Founded over 90 years ago in Germany and now headquartered in North Carolina, Loba-Wakol has built a strong reputation for its industry expertise and exceptional products.
The history of Loba Germany traces back to 1922, established by Wilhelm Hornung and Dr. Max Fischer. Initially focused on producing floor cleaners and stains, the company diversified its product line, including household candles, shoe cream, ski wax, and dubbin. Over the years, it simplified its original name, “Vereinigte Wachswarenfabriken AG Hornung und Dr. Fischer,” to its current form.
Wakol, an industry leader with over six decades of adhesive manufacturing experience, is renowned for its high-quality adhesives. Beyond adhesives, Wakol offers non-chemical alternatives. Notably, their PU 280 Moisture Barrier is among the top products. Wakol places a strong emphasis on meeting “green” industry standards, ensuring the safety of its products for both consumers and contractors.
Loba is celebrated for its premium finishes and oils, while Wakol excels as a leading provider of adhesives, including moisture barriers and sausage glue, crucial for the installation of hardwood floors. Both Loba and Wakol present versatile product lines suitable for various floor types, such as parquet, cork, and PVC. Known for their durability and effectiveness, these products enjoy popularity among both consumers and contractors in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Loba Sealers
Loba’s Primer is a top-quality wood flooring primer designed to prepare the wood surface for a finish that is ready for foot traffic. This high-quality product plays a crucial role in preventing issues like burn marks and lap lines, which can negatively impact the visual appeal of a wood floor. What sets this primer apart is its user-friendly nature; it can be easily applied using a roller or t-bar thanks to its ideal consistency. Initially orange when applied, it dries to a clear finish, ensuring a seamless and aesthetically pleasing wood floor. In summary, Loba’s Primer is a highly effective solution for the preparation of wood floors.
Loba 1 Component Finishes
Loba’s one-component flooring finish is known for its user-friendly nature and outstanding wear resistance. This easy-to-apply product results in a professional-quality finish with exceptional durability. One-component finishes are typically preferred for their simplicity, making them a favored choice for both professionals and homeowners.
Loba 2 Component Finishes
Loba’s two-component floor finishes consist of a finish and a hardener that accelerates the drying process. This unique combination allows for rapid drying and curing in as little as 12 hours, facilitated by the chemical reaction between the two components. This reaction not only increases the finish’s hardness but also enhances its resistance to chemical stains, resulting in superior durability. However, the chemical transformation may require more skill to ensure a flawless application. As a result, two-component floor finishes are ideal for areas demanding exceptional protection and longevity.
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Loba Mixing Fillers
Easyfill Pro stands out as a versatile mixing filler, often referred to as wood dough, designed for effortless application. It can be effortlessly color-matched to any flooring, offering great flexibility. By creating a thin paste through the combination of dust and liquid, this filler is trowelable. Moreover, once applied, Easyfill Pro is not only stainable but also sandable, making it a convenient choice for a diverse array of flooring repair and maintenance projects.
Loba Moisture Barriers
Loba’s substrate primers or moisture barriers are invaluable for wood flooring installation projects, be it engineered or solid wood. These primers offer the flexibility to lay wood on diverse substrates without concerns about moisture content. They are compatible with both concrete and wood surfaces, ensuring a successful, long-lasting installation. In areas like Atlanta, Georgia, where moisture can be a significant concern, especially near the river, products like PU 280 serve as an excellent solution for addressing these specific challenges.
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Loba Adhesive & Glue
Loba’s selection of glues is well-regarded for its quality and adaptability. While not all of the company’s glue products are listed here, the shop predominantly carries the most popular ones known for their compatibility with different wood widths, affordability, and ready availability. The simplicity of selecting the appropriate glue for a project is enhanced by the fact that the shop stocks only a few types of glue, all of which are versatile enough to accommodate a range of applications. Paying close attention to the trowel recommendations on the adhesive bucket labels is crucial for ensuring proper application.
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