Topic "Concrete moisture meter?" a message from Jim Decker
I have a Lignomat Versa Tec, insulated pin mode, scan mode 1/4" to 3/4" for non evasive top and bottom testing and rh testing. Sensors are not left in concrete but are removable and reusable. check it...
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Topic "Install pricing in california?" a message from tdmac
WHAT?? that's confidential.. then bid against me???
View ArticleTopic "What vapor retarder over sealed crawl space?" a message from fstamm7
I am getting conflicting answers, so I hope you can help me out. I am about to install 1600 sqf of solid, prefinished maple over a sealed and actively dehumidifier crawl space. Subfloor is plywood....
View ArticleTopic "pee uuuu Cat urine in antique pine floors." a message from Master...
OK, I need successful methods to remove excessive cat urine from antique pine floors. The floors are T & G 1 1/4" thick X 6". Manufactured prior to 1874. I have sanded and sanded and sanded some...
View ArticleTopic "Installing harward flooring and leveling" a message from gpeters
After removing the carpet in my living room I discovered one pretty uneven spot. In the uneven spot I ended up using self leveling compound which worked good.Now after I have all the new plywood down...
View ArticleTopic "Best underlayment for eng hardwood over particle?" a message from BigMan
Hi - Tried researching many places - very confusing - what is the best underlayment to use for engineered hardwood throughout our single-story home? We will have particle board subflooring. Note that...
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Topic "getting a pale gray almost white stained oak floor" a message from...
[font=arial]Hello, I am desperate for some advice on getting a pale gray - almost white wood floor. I have put in new 4" red oak. We choose red oak because was told it would bleach better. My...
View ArticleTopic "White blotchy spots after finishing" a message from JimNg
Jason,Were the white spots just random or were they more to certain parts of the wood (ie. knots ). I have had a similar issue with eastern white pine and just natural waterbase finish. I question...
View ArticleTopic "X-98 or Traffic on clear Hickory" a message from JimNg
The sealer coat handles some aspect of floor finishing that the finish or top coat does not. For example, waterbase finishes requires the sealer coat for two primary reasons. 1) so that you're not...
View ArticleTopic "Lagler Trio" a message from JimNg
Palo Duro Hardwood out of Denver is the United States' importer of the Lagler brand, if you call them, i am sure they can find a dealer for you.
View ArticleTopic "Signage/advertising" a message from JimNg
As far as i know, you are able to place those company's advertisement on your commercial vehicle as long as it is in good and well intended nature. Also, they won't be paying you for it and so you will...
View ArticleTopic "Hard plating" a message from 845clean
I am a janitorial services contractor. I spend a lot of time behind a 175rpm buffer doing vinyl, ceramic tile, terrazzo, etc. For wood floors, I have about 20-25 screen and recoat jobs under my belt,...
View ArticleTopic "pee uuuu Cat urine in antique pine floors." a message from 845clean
I'd love to hear anyone's remedy for cat/dog urine clean up.
View ArticleTopic "Hardwax oil finish on top of a stain or dye?" a message from building
thank you so much db watson. Have you tried Pallmann magic oil or Rubio monocoate? We are leaning toward the Magic Oil. Also, if you do not mind, what grit sandpaper is needed to sand a pine floor? I'm...
View ArticleTopic "Problem with oak floor" a message from Tpdp32
I Sanded an existing oak floor almost one year ago. It was taken down to bare wood, stained with oil based stain and finished with glitsa poly 500 (3 coats). So one year has gone by and no problems...
View ArticleTopic "Installing harward flooring and leveling" a message from conklinbros
Hi gpeters.. I asked around the shop today and got this for a answer.. "It is not advisable to put plywood over particle board. I would recommend removing the particle board as particle board is not...
View ArticleTopic "new hickory cupping" a message from JIMMIEM
Jeff, Now you must remember hickory is a VERY unstable wood...it moves A LOT with very little moisture change. Its much different than red oak! Just FMI (For My Information), I have a chart that lists...
View ArticleTopic "White milky areas spreading on my new R+Q red oak" a message from Jim...
This is no doubt an original BUT if it has occurred previously somewhere in the United States it is possible someone watching this forum may have had it occur. They may not know why as this is the...
View ArticleTopic "Concrete moisture testing" a message from sc_hardwood_guy
How many of you use a pin less meter to check concrete slabs, before using a calcium chloride test? Also which meter's do you use?
View ArticleTopic "Can you oversand? Help please -three sandings" a message from Columbia...
No stress! If the chatter is gone then problem is solved. Don't worry about them sanding too much of your floor either. Bet you still have another 3 complete sands left in it.Be happy the company was...
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