i just finished installing my new floors and i really need something to put on top to protect it from scratches and maybe add a little shine. i want something that will last a long time and preferably water based. hit reply, thanks
@robertdeuce I would probably go with either Bona "Traffic" semi-gloss or Basic Coatings "Street Shu" semi-gloss. Both are very hard and designed for commercial applications therefore should last a long time for you (with proper care). Thanks for watching!
@1968bartsimpson I used to think so as well until I was requested to use a water base polyurethane. Not only is the finish fantastic but almost a year later I visited the floor and even with fairly heavy traffic flow it looked like the day after I finished the job. I am doing another one and will use possibly street shu or varathane's water base poly.
I find that the shorter drying time needed with water based varnishes is one of the biggest advantages. When I do interior millwork jobs that require on site finishing, If the t
I am about to start a huge refinish job at a retail store that will remain open as we work. What low VOC and water based product is out there. The floors are Junckers. Beech wood.
I remember first using Street Shoe in '90 @ Mrs.Nordstrom's house (rolled the dice on a couple thousand feet) and fell in love with that finish. Started using it in their stores and tons of commercial and residential. (Bill Price wasn't too fond of our switch over, pushed self seal, curator, etc, all mediocre/garbage compared to ss IMO). Pallman had some good water based. Bought their Super81 by the pallet, way better than Synteko. Nice video.
@i240robert Another pro, we love to hear from you folks! Thanks so much for commenting! Please feel free to drop some more input on any of our videos! Have a great holiday season!
@kennyLLC We will try to get a video out with some speaking instructions... Yes, these panels were used to floor a non profit organization's building. What a great thing! Thanks so much for watching!
For extremely high traffic areas, we recommend using a high traffic water based finish, such as Bona "Traffic" or Basic Coating "Street Shoe". Thanks so much and we appreciate you watching!
If I understand your question correctly, You can glue the floor to the concrete or install a 23/32" subfloor to the concrete and nail a floor down to that. Either technique is effective if the customer is not against losing anywhere from 1" - 1 1/2" of overall height in the property should you choose to install a subfloor first. Thanks so much and we appreciate you watching!
Yes you can use a water base finish on Oak floors. If the polyurethane is rough, screen the floor with a fine grit sanding screen to remove the debris in the finish. Vac and tac rag the floor to remove dust and debris and re-apply another coat of polyurethane. This should take care of the roughness. If you decide to apply a water base finish, you will need to re-sand the floor and apply your first coat of water base over a raw floor.
Let me make one thing clear about this video. A comment was added recently, that I have removed because it was ignorant, that this video is not representation of a professional application. The person in the video is NOT me or anyone that works for Refined Hardwood Flooring. I attended this school to further the knowledge of others that may not have been doing hardwood floors for as long as I have. All students working on MY panel left with a much more confident base of knowledge. I assure you!
ah i see . in the uk we are only just getting water based finihes are they very durable? and does it lay on nice and flat wiv a mop . wot type do you use. thankyou
Water based finishes are very hard and durable. I do not recommend application with a mop as this will lap the finish. Use a "T" bar applicator as shown in this video and cut in with a trim pad like the one used in the Inlay video. We use Bona-Kemi finishes.
i just finished installing my new floors and i really need something to put on top to protect it from scratches and maybe add a little shine. i want something that will last a long time and preferably water based. hit reply, thanks
robertdeuce 4 months ago
@robertdeuce I would probably go with either Bona "Traffic" semi-gloss or Basic Coatings "Street Shu" semi-gloss. Both are very hard and designed for commercial applications therefore should last a long time for you (with proper care). Thanks for watching!
refinedhardwood 4 months ago
water base is crap.we all no solvent base rules the world
1968bartsimpson 1 year ago
@1968bartsimpson I used to think so as well until I was requested to use a water base polyurethane. Not only is the finish fantastic but almost a year later I visited the floor and even with fairly heavy traffic flow it looked like the day after I finished the job. I am doing another one and will use possibly street shu or varathane's water base poly.
randallpaulcom 2 months ago
I find that the shorter drying time of
mississauga0909 1 year ago
I find that the shorter drying time needed with water based varnishes is one of the biggest advantages. When I do interior millwork jobs that require on site finishing, If the t
mississauga0909 1 year ago
NWFA great schools and instructors. Is this a intermediate class ? At what level are you now ?
BestFloors 1 year ago
Most waterborne coatings are decent for most applications. Some better than others. Single component Sport Kote is awesome and not pricy to use!
SirCricket 1 year ago
you guys should buy us flight tickets and hire us for your refinish/installation/design jobs.
tricityfloors 2 years ago
I am about to start a huge refinish job at a retail store that will remain open as we work. What low VOC and water based product is out there. The floors are Junckers. Beech wood.
NoelLeon21 2 years ago
@NoelLeon21 Basic Coatings Street Shoe is a low VOC water based. I would probably use that.
refinedhardwood 2 years ago
I remember first using Street Shoe in '90 @ Mrs.Nordstrom's house (rolled the dice on a couple thousand feet) and fell in love with that finish. Started using it in their stores and tons of commercial and residential. (Bill Price wasn't too fond of our switch over, pushed self seal, curator, etc, all mediocre/garbage compared to ss IMO). Pallman had some good water based. Bought their Super81 by the pallet, way better than Synteko. Nice video.
i240robert 2 years ago
@i240robert Another pro, we love to hear from you folks! Thanks so much for commenting! Please feel free to drop some more input on any of our videos! Have a great holiday season!
refinedhardwood 2 years ago
I'd rather hear what you're saying instead of listening to this damn music. But thanks anyway.
Are these prefinished sections to be shipped out and reassembled ?
kennyLLC 2 years ago
@kennyLLC We will try to get a video out with some speaking instructions... Yes, these panels were used to floor a non profit organization's building. What a great thing! Thanks so much for watching!
refinedhardwood 2 years ago
thanks to advise to me if you are so amiable
torlec22 2 years ago
Anytime, we hope this information helps.
refinedhardwood 2 years ago
what varnis is better for high traffic mosicure, palyuterane or to water based for the floor of a room?
torlec22 2 years ago
For extremely high traffic areas, we recommend using a high traffic water based finish, such as Bona "Traffic" or Basic Coating "Street Shoe". Thanks so much and we appreciate you watching!
refinedhardwood 2 years ago
as he is better to install a wood floor? the surface is of concrete in my screwed house? or patch?
torlec22 2 years ago
If I understand your question correctly, You can glue the floor to the concrete or install a 23/32" subfloor to the concrete and nail a floor down to that. Either technique is effective if the customer is not against losing anywhere from 1" - 1 1/2" of overall height in the property should you choose to install a subfloor first. Thanks so much and we appreciate you watching!
refinedhardwood 2 years ago
idont like you apliction in the floor is water base?
torlec22 2 years ago
Yes, this is water based finish... Honestly, "T" bar is the most affective technique for most water based finishes. Thanks for watching!
refinedhardwood 2 years ago
can you use the waterbase finish on oak floors i use the polyurethane and it left the floor ruff an you please help thanks
CHORDS4YOU 2 years ago
Yes you can use a water base finish on Oak floors. If the polyurethane is rough, screen the floor with a fine grit sanding screen to remove the debris in the finish. Vac and tac rag the floor to remove dust and debris and re-apply another coat of polyurethane. This should take care of the roughness. If you decide to apply a water base finish, you will need to re-sand the floor and apply your first coat of water base over a raw floor.
refinedhardwood 2 years ago
Oops! Please disregard the comment below, as I saw the schools info in the video credits! Nice video! Great resourceful info!
C3DesignBuild 3 years ago
You got it! The NWFA is the best trade organization out there, in my opinion! We are proud to be long time members!
refinedhardwood 2 years ago
Where do you find such schools to offer such services/programs???
C3DesignBuild 3 years ago
Let me make one thing clear about this video. A comment was added recently, that I have removed because it was ignorant, that this video is not representation of a professional application. The person in the video is NOT me or anyone that works for Refined Hardwood Flooring. I attended this school to further the knowledge of others that may not have been doing hardwood floors for as long as I have. All students working on MY panel left with a much more confident base of knowledge. I assure you!
refinedhardwood 3 years ago
ah i see . in the uk we are only just getting water based finihes are they very durable? and does it lay on nice and flat wiv a mop . wot type do you use. thankyou
dragonssarereal 3 years ago
Water based finishes are very hard and durable. I do not recommend application with a mop as this will lap the finish. Use a "T" bar applicator as shown in this video and cut in with a trim pad like the one used in the Inlay video. We use Bona-Kemi finishes.
refinedhardwood 3 years ago
why do you keep going over the same area so many times?
dragonssarereal 3 years ago
That was for demonstration purposes. There were several people there that had not coated water based finish before.
refinedhardwood 3 years ago
those round app pads are for the birds unless ya got a room without any walls.
fuhrc08 3 years ago
They do take time to learn how to use them properly.
refinedhardwood 3 years ago