@tkgriff Love the floor. It is the way it is normally done. But, my husband and I are closer in agreement. Still a good quality product line, just not the best. what made you decide to go with natural. I like it a lot no visible seam at the back of the countertop). And like all things "time is money". They just came out with the same wood thats 1/8 inch thinner as an option. Webariel winters leaked what is 2 5 as a decimal holiday craft fairs near me 2022 Its not a guarantee that the floors wont get damaged, but perhaps the extra coat will buy me a little more time to clean up a wet spot. Are light white oak wire brushed floors hard to keep clean? its been so long since I posted - Id have to read through my old posts to recall the sealer we used. If you you know you are doing something we offer on floor samples (3x3) in many combinations and finishes. 3 coats in one day. We installed almost 3000 sq ft throughout our home and it is the most important feature of our renovation. If you search my other discussions on this site, youll see how I flip-flopped so many times Corian, stainless, Neolith, D e k t o n, Quartz, wood (for the island top) and finally back to Corian. (Plus, the Rubio, the longer it sat there, the more tannins it pulled.) (The Classic has less of a haze.) It shouldn't if it's in good shape, but don't know what shape it's in, so figure i'd warn you. white/grey countertops with light wood floor & stainless appliances. They don't turn orangebut they do throw a strong YELLOW hue onto the floors. Is there a really hidden section (you only need about 1 inch square) that you don't mind possibly damaging? If you like the look of your raw white oak floors then NaturalSeal is your best bet. These were my red oak in a medium stain and you can definitely see the red undertone: My SIL did a darker stain on her floors and she says the cleaning is brutal. The cost is nothing compared to the durability it will give. They look closer to the raw wood tone. . Nora are you installing tower or Windsor? Also did the installer abrade between the seal & finish coats? It offers a bigger margin of profit. I think the choice will be between the Natural and the Classic Seal. Please help on base, crown, window, door molding size decision. I did a larger sample of Unico smoke, covered with their Titan (goes on with a roller) and tested it with salty water, red wine and vinegar. But maybe it is just old and scratched over the years? If you wanted a specific COLOUR range (but didn't say anything about the look of raw wood) then the finisher brought what s/he sees people RIGHT NOW wanting (because it is trendy). I think we found a good match. I could also put hot pots on the stainless. Mega One is a clear non-yellowing finish. Don't change chemical companies in the middle of a refinish. There was a warning on the front door telling everyone to stay out. However, I guess Ill put off retirement for a few more years to make up the cost. Which means something is sitting on, grinding down, pressing into or just plain 'sitting on' your floors every second of every day. Thanks. I personally see dolomite and dense sandstones misrepresented as Quartzite more then any other material. Bona sealer to avoid uneven tannin pull due to using a water based poly, (especially on white oak), no stain, then Bona Traffic HD. The coating should not come up. @Ryan Danielson what did you end up going with? Have experienced installers figured out how to use the Nordic in open floor plan homes? @renee, can you post photos of the completed project? Did G & S need to tell me, Well see how long this finish lasts? No. You either pay the piper todayor you pay a couple more pipers in 15 yearsThe choice is yours. @mtpo sorry to bring this thread back. The coating should not come up. (It looks a little pink on my IPad - its not in real life. I believe there is a local one and I plan to at least explore that. The least porous Quartzites are actually called crystalline Quartzites. Can a bathroom door swing out instead of in? :). I worry that two coats might look too light, but with one coat, I still see some yellow coming through (my sample has the Traffic HD matte though, not satin). Its really helpful to see the product on YOUR wood. Any reputable stone dealer and fabricator should be able to tell you which are grainy Quartzites and which are Crystalline. And using Bona Traffic HD is a MASSIVE upgrade over Mega. I know one of the Milesi products in the natural effects side does contain a UV filter. Would love to see pics of the InteseSeal, as we are considering the same. The real way this is tested is actually even meaner to the floor - normally you take a box cutter, cross-hatch the floor (IE cut it in a grid pattern), and then put the tape on it and rip it up. If that does something, it's busted, you don't need to test further. Find out how to keep them that way, Tired of tan? We told the company to put 3 coats of the Bona product on the floors. The training may be 'free' but the cost to fly there, rent hotel room + food for 3 days (and lose 3 days worth of income) and fly back take money. I talked to the contractor and told him that I had to figure out a different finish. If those were red oak, they did a very good job toning down the red. Windows for a 1920's Spanish style home in SoCali. It was light and made the room appear larger. But that's all it does. He is also meeting with Sherwin Williams this weekend at a trade show in Vegas and will see if there are any better options to achieve the Studio McGee look on rift white oak we are all looking for. . Was a bit of a risky choice, went with a pretty unusual/bold extra wide 5" wide pattern and I think it turned out well. Not a one. Make sure your floor guys are real professionals and have experience using Bona. And it is taking me some time to get used to a matte floor. Its for a new build. I love your base molding, where do you buy that from? WebApplication of the sealer will alter the chemical structure of the porous sandstone or natural stone providing a excellent water repellent and stain resistant surface. Our cabinet maker hasn't been able to match what we are hoping for. carlyhow many coats of HD did they apply? If that does something, it's busted, you don't need to test further. Houzz utilise des cookies et d'autres technologies de suivi similaires pour personnaliser mon exprience utilisateur, me proposer du contenu pertinent et amliorer ses produits et services. . I have some anxiety he didn't apply the poly in the correct thickness. My suggestion is to figure out what type of 'cleaning' person you are. It may not be the same price you would get if you buy it yourself from Cochrans. If not, you can at least trivially test the floor: First. WebWe ended up using one coat of Bona natural sealer and two coats of HD matte on the floors. I was asked two separate questions. The lowest level of gloss I suggest to 'clean-shiny' person is semi-gloss. I am actually in the process of having a quart sample of the Milesi Natural Effect 2k finish sent my way. Titan and Fortico can go on top of the waxes and reactives. Choosing finish on white oak floor. He said my sister was lucky ((so far) he said its really not supposed to be used for countertops. Yours in Floors Zach Liske Floor Huggers. I thought I was going with Pallman's white, because it was gorgeous on the 15"X8" sample but on the larger sample with a new bundle of wood it pulled way too pink, even on white oak. These are the LVP samples and my unfinished white oak stair parts. I still love the white oak but maybe with less wood cabinets maple will be ok. Your floors are as important as your roof. More great information. If so what brand and color was used? Had my red oak floors done in weathered oak and they are still simply too pink. I will mention some Quartzites have a higher level of porosity and should be sealed regularly. Each to their own. @j, @ Renee, It is satin. It is my impression that this as raw wood had less variation in color from one board to another and less pronounced grain and was a bit lighter than the American white oak or the other European white oak I saw. That doesn't sound like what you are after. The refinisher used the 'trendy' finish that s/he THOUGHT you wanted to see. They did a great job. He installed the floors beautifully, but installed red oak even though I showed him a sample of pre-finished white stained white oak. Past techniques to achieve a natural floor look relied on harsh chemicals like bleach, two-part peroxide-based strippers or oxalic acid. This is what G & S was responding to.a quick scan of your answer (I'm guilty of it myself some times) can give the impression that everything was done same day (which it wasn'tbecause I asked about the LAST coatnot the timeline to reach last coat). White streaks in floor. I might use the Baro for my cabinetsor the Pallman's Natural. Hey Merrilyn, looks like we are in the same boat. It is the single most abused/used FINISH ('finish' means 'pretty) in your home. Would love to see finished product! It is a way for everyone to see how easy it is to misunderstand posts. YesBona Traffic HD is MUCH more expensive than over-the-counter stuff. And, to be fair to the above poster. G & S isn't bashing you, they are bashing the 'dudes' in the industry. Any suggestions would be great. I looked at the bona product and it states it contains a small amount of white pigment? Please continue to post pictures of your kitchen. One coat application to saturation, or (for best results apply 2nd coat 'wet on wet') Resistant to algae, lichen and staining. There is no haze and the floors look very pretty, natural in color with a light sheen. After looking into the flooring situation I found that if a wood floor person says "it won't hold up in Florida" theirs won't! We have just received a couple samples however and they haven't had the same look as some of the inspiration picture. Our cabinet maker will be finishing them, not us. It has come out very well. A quick scan of my question and then a quick scan of your answer simply lead G & S to believe all 3 coats were put down same day.which happens more than you really want to know. Different painters proposing different solutions to calcimine ceiling. Anything over 700 square feet for me is done in multiple days. and I wish we had another layer of protection. If youre really interested, Ill call the installer Brazilian Floors and see if he still has the info. Sigh. Installing an 8" plank with full spread glue is EXPENSIVE (the labour alone is intense). You will save a little compared to Traffic HD, perhaps $0.25 psf. That's what I ended up doing. DH wants to just go with light maple cabinets and I am tempted. We did samples on floor and two coats looks significantly different. I originally wanted a chocolate color but realized I like more contrast between floor and furnishings than a mid tone would give me. I want a natural look as well and I think I'll end up meeting with our floor guy sometime next week to go over samples. Your floors are beautiful. Be warned the wood and multiple coats of Bona products really add up $$$$. Will Bona Mega keep the wood color natural and avoid yellowing over time? Give it a light sanding after it dries with 220 or 240 grit sandpaper. He can work a section. I also read you dont want to go too thin. I would say he under bid the job and was pushing himself to finish (he rushed the stainwhich is why it is inconsistent) so that he could move on and make money on another job. Ive read quite a few different comments on all 3 and some seem conflicting.
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