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   user-2310254 | Sep 29, 2016 02:22pm | #1

   I believe that Bona makes some products that are low or no VOC. You can also check Ecospaints.com.

   My prefinished floors have a hard wax finish, which I highly recommend if you want to avoid odors and chemicals. Wax is a little more maintenance and not a durable as polyurethane, but it is ideal for someone who wants a "green" product.

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   englishgirl12 | Sep 29, 2016 02:43pm | #2

   We have considered the hard wax, but it just isn't durable enough in our "durability tests" for two young kids and two large dogs. I saw the Ecos one - which looks good - but I don't know how durable it is. Bona is low VOC I believe.

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   Jon_R | Sep 29, 2016 03:37pm | #3

   Maybe search for "100% solids".

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   brp_nh | Sep 29, 2016 04:40pm | #4

   A search of "no VOC floor finish" turned up this site and various products to check out:
   http://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/All-Products/Paints-Coatings-Wood-Stains-Sealers

   For actual experience, we used the EcoFlorZ (no VOC) product on our concrete floors and have been happy with the look and durability. I believe it's also marketed for use on wood floors and available in glossy/matte/satin:
   http://www.ecosafetyproducts.com/category-s/1989.htm
   Would probably be good to get a sample and test first.

   We used Vermont Natural Coatings (low VOC) on our wood (spruce) floors and have been very happy with it. Easy to work with. Looks like they have a new high traffic finish:
   http://www.vermontnaturalcoatings.com/product/polywhey-3500-wood-floor-finish/

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   user-2310254 | Sep 29, 2016 04:47pm | #5

   I suspect you are going to have some tradeoff with any low/no VOC product. If you are chemically sensitive, zero VOCs would be best.

   On Bona, they have some Greengard certified products, which may or may not be sufficient for your purposes.