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Topic "how to get a Waterlox look on Ipe?" a message from skyjumper
we're installing 800sf Ipe. i like the look of Waterlox on Ipe. I prefer the durability and ease of application of a waterbased finish like traffic. how can I get the best of both worlds?here's a pic...
View ArticleTopic "Bevels routed into a white oak strip floor." a message from S. Kelly
Working in a house built in the 30s here in Tucson. White oak strip nailed to joist, pretty typical in older homes here. This one has a section of flooring that has a bevel routed every 2nd, 3rd, 4th...
View ArticleTopic "tenting on wood installation" a message from steve k
we installed 1/2 thick random width plank on both wood and concrete floors. Within a day of the floor being installed it started to tent along the joint of the 5" and 2" board.Is there a possibility of...
View ArticleTopic "Engineered wood adhesive recommendation" a message from broadstone
I have to install engineered wood floors over concrete soon. We are going to test for moisture this week. We have been recommended the Taylor MS Plus product for adhesive. Presuming I don't have any...
View ArticleTopic "Chatter Chatter Everywhere" a message from Hammer's Hardwood Floors
Hello,Long story here so please bear with me...I have been sanding floors for about 8 years and used a variety of Belt Sanders. This ranges from an older Galaxy that was not well cared for or even had...
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Topic "worst reaction you ca have!" a message from Plepine
Here is a floor washed with oil murphy. 2 appartemntt had no vernish at all so the oil destruyes it. We tryied Moistucure vernish , We trydied Synteko Classic and didnt wori either . Only Saman water...
View ArticleTopic "Product and maybe contractor?" a message from Ray
Hello...About 8 years ago, my husband and I sanded and refinished our downstairs floor (apprx 13ft--oak in 3 rooms, maple in living room) with Osmo Polyox. We used their "Oak" color on prior to the...
View ArticleTopic "Hartco Pattern Plus Hardwood floor" a message from sram
I read your suggestions on how to renew a Hartco wood floor. My floor is 24 years old and am not sure if it's a pattern plus 2000 or 5000. Am I correct in assuming a professional sanding machine will...
View ArticleTopic "Mohawk Strand Bamboo Separation" a message from jtraviss09
This is my first post, so please be kind.I had a floating Mohawk Strand Woven Bamboo floor installed by a licensed installer in North Texas. Since the installation, each winter we see separation at...
View ArticleTopic "Question" a message from LesFlo
Looking at a Re-Finish of Chilean Cherry.Not familiar with it.Input?
View ArticleTopic "Different Eng Adhesive Question" a message from LesFlo
Had a client ask me,'Will rolling a piano across a floating floor break the bond between boards'?The answer of course is Don't ever roll a piano across a Hardwood Floor.Stiil it piqued my curiosity I...
View ArticleTopic "Manufacturer to match an existing floor" a message from MSummitt
We do that all the time in our Mendocino Collection with a custom color option. Give me a call at 562-236-5744 ask for Mark.http://www.summittforestproducts.com/flooring/mendocino/
View ArticleTopic "Water Marks in Floor!" a message from jordanw
We just finished sanding our small hallway and after starting to apply the ebony stain I noticed cat paw prints! It turns out our cat must have water popped the floor with his paws. I stopped staining,...
View ArticleTopic "Hallmark floating floor started crackling [video]" a message from...
A comment on our Facebook page this morning: [font='lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif]"I have a Hallmark floating floor that has started to crackle. Is there something I can do to...
View ArticleTopic "Install floor in room with odd shape" a message from abmadison
From a Reddit post found here. I'll post any responses in this forum to the original post on Reddit. -------------Hi DIY,After having lurked in this subreddit for a while, I think it is time for me to...
View ArticleTopic "Subfloor" a message from skmuniz
I have 104 year old house that had hardwood flooring in the living room and dinning room. We had pipes burst and water damage. When they took out the floors there was no subfloors. The six foot planks...
View ArticleTopic "Effects of low Relative Humidity & High RH" a message from Jim Decker
See attached article from Floor Trends Magazine regarding the above titled subject.I have found low rh in winter in the desert 1% to 2% top 5% to 6% bottom. Cupping and board separation resulting in a...
View ArticleTopic "gap between one floor plank and shoe molding" a message from jbs2
We are having strand woven bamboo solids put in our new construction home. They are glued down on the concrete slab. We went by too look at the floors and noticed two spots that worry us. I attached...
View ArticleTopic "Exstreame advanced school" a message from JLVivash
David this sounds good. Is it being recognized by NWFA so we can get credits?
View ArticleTopic "Engineered over radiant" a message from JLVivash
Feeling a little hesitant about giving a customer what they want. I've done lots of engineered over radiant, always solid sawn 3 ply, normally rift/ quarter sawn. This customer wants 7" face sawn white...
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