A Heritage of Fine Wood Floor Finishes.

Bowling Lane Tough

Essex Silver-Line is proud of our long association with Fabulon products and the people we have dealt with since we began selling their products many, many years ago. Fabulon finishes are known as the top of the line, for durability, innovation and quality.

We believe in Fabulon quality so much, it is the only finish used in the homes of our CEO, President & Vice President.

We have added this page to our site due to the amount of mail we received requesting information on Fabulon Floor Finishes, how to use, which type to use, how to apply and of course, local availability? If you do not find the information you are looking for on this page you can follow any of the following options:

• E-mail us at the address located at the bottom of the page
• Call Fabulon's Tech Service Group @ 1 800 289-7728

The following is a little history of Fabulon and their products from one of their pamphlets named "How to finish wood floors...Old or New":

Our bowling lane finishes were first made in 1934, and Fabulon has been a leader in the floor finishing field since. In 1977, FABULON developed a unique water-based bowling lane finish that led directly to the formulation of our consumer water-base finishes, like CRYSTAL.

The following is a breakdown of their most popular finishes. Remember, Fabulon Floor Finishes are designed specifically for wood floors!

Fabulon Heavy-Duty Polyurethane:

This product is known by professionals and homeowners as one of the finest, long-lasting polyurethanes on the market
It has exceptionally high polyurethane resin content that assures maximum durability, excellent body and a long lasting no wax finish. It never needs waxing.
This finish provides an easy-to-care for "coat of protection" on wood floors.
Fabulon Heavy-Duty polyurethane is also available in a low VOC version where required by law.
Fabulon Heavy-Duty Polyurethane is available in three sheens: Super-Gloss, Semi-Gloss & Satin.

Back to Table

Fabulon Crystal:

Crystal is a direct result of decades of research for bowling lane finishes. Crystal is the premier high-performance water-borne finish for residential floors.
It provides your floor with a beautiful, light natural gloss or satin finish that is extremely easy to apply. Crystal has excellent gloss retention and durability.This waterborne floor finish is practically odorless, dries fast (one or two hours) and cleans up easily in soap and water.
Crystal is available in Gloss or Satin sheens.

Back to Table

Original Fabulon Fast Dry:

This product is the twin of the clear coating used for years to beautify and protect bowling lanes against the constant battering of bowling balls and pins. When used in a residential application Original Fabulon is the only floor finish that polishes itself and thus stays looking new for years.
Original Fabulon produces and attractive lustrous gloss finish with excellent durability and resistance to abrasion and wear.
It dries in less than an hour and is easy to maintain, floors can be cleaned with water...No Waxing. It can be easily blend-patched and is self repairable, without further sanding!
Not for use over stain
Original Fabulon comes in a gloss finish only.

Back to Table

Fabulon Pryme: Keeps wood light (Optional Product)

This sealer is a great start for a lighter wood finish.
Pryme is an excellent first coat for bare wood floors. As it seals the floor, Pryme protects the wood from the "wetting action" of oil modified finishes, and therefore assures the lightest possible natural wood color.
Do not use over stain.
Pryme dries in minutes for coating with finish.
Pryme is a alcohol based sealer that can be used before applying Original Fabulon or Fabulon Heavy-Duty Polyurethane.

Back to Table

Fabulon Pryme II:

This is the low odor, low VOC, clear primer/sealer twin to Pryme.

Back to Table

Fabulon Clean Sheen:

This is a high performance wood floor cleaner that really works.
Ready to use Clean Sheen removes stubborn dirt and grime and leaves your floors clean, without a soap residue.

Back to Table

Choose the right Fabulon Product for your project.

Back to Table

Choose the right application tool for your project.

Back to Table

Last update 06/10/05

Home Page	Professional Products.
Floor Finishing Tips.	Hot Links
Frequently asked Questions.	How to Refinish Hardwood Floors From Start to Finish.

Please E-MAIL us with any questions:
johng@essex-silver-line.com
frankb@essex-silver-line.com

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITIES: Due care has been exercised in the preparation of this web page to insure its effectiveness. The author makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to procedures or other contents of this web page. In no event will the author be liable for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages in connection with or arising from the furnishing, performance, or use of this web page.

Safety Warning: This web page contains general and basic safety information; it is not intended to replace the instructions of precautions of manufacturers, equipment and material vendors, or OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). While safety tips are included, it is not possible to provide precautions for all possible hazards, due in part to variations in machinery design, jobsite conditions, and operator abilities. Standard and accepted safety precautions should be followed at all times.

Copyright 1996-1999 Essex Silver Line Corp. All rights reserved.

No part of this website may be reproduced in any form without expressed written permission from Essex Silver-Line Corp. For reproduction please contact Essex Silver-Line Corp at the above referenced street or E-mail address.