Topic "stained Red oak turned Green" a message from S. Kelly
Looks, to me, like he pulled up some stain with his first coat of finish. Are they all lines like this picture? Are they, maybe, a consistent 18" apart? Quite an adventure this is turning out to be,...
View ArticleTopic "red oak installed next to existing white oak floor" a message from...
S. Kelly wrote:Thanks David & Arkyman. Might check it out. I usually sand a patch if there's any doubt what I'll be patching or adding to. Same company that makes the fill, yes?Yes same company,...
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Topic "extended handle for flooring nailers..." a message from Nubu
I always change the paper with the edger upside down with no issues. If eventually dirt goes down the hole and you can't tight the bolt and you don't know what to do...well, you shouldn't say it on a...
View ArticleTopic "Who works everyday alone??" a message from joshua crossman
Jeff- fire your accountant. He apparently can't do math very well.
View ArticleTopic "Refinishing Pre Finished Floors" a message from Nubu
On AO, start with 80 then go back to 36, 60 etc
View ArticleTopic "need planks with saw kerf marks ..... Where, Who??" a message from...
I believe that you are looking for kerf marks in the face from the saw mill.Are you interested in circle sawn or band sawn marks?
View ArticleTopic "Ruined Sub Floors" a message from dbwatson
Depends upon how badly damaged the subfloor is. If subfloor is unacceptable it should not have any hardwood installed over it nailed or glued.Do you have any photos?
View ArticleTopic "microlam lvl" a message from bno545
I have seen some floors made with microlam header material riped down to 3/4" strips laied down to show the edge grain. It looks gorgeous. I was wondering if anyone has done this or seen this elseware....
View ArticleTopic "tannin pull problem" a message from Alan from CO
I have done a space with red oak. ( it it definately is Red oak) . The floor has been stained. There is a large area of tannin pull after using Bona Traffic HD. I need to redo and use a sealer. Anyone...
View ArticleTopic "GCs and HVAC" a message from A_the_P
So I had a great opportunity to install a floor for a luxury custom home builder...until he told me the floor needed to go down in two weeks. No windows, no doors, no paint, and no HVAC yet. Oh yeah,...
View ArticleTopic "Bostik MVP/Best VS. Bostik ultra-set single step??" a message from...
I live in central NC and have a slab foundation. I plan to have 1/2 inch thick engineered hardwood glued down throughout most of my house. Had a bad experience with floating engineered hardwood floors...
View ArticleTopic "Where to find discontinued Hartco Pattern flooring" a message from Brownd
In order to do a kitchen remodeling project I need to locate Hartco Pattern Plus 2000 ginger oak. The total amount required is 11 sq. feet. Is there a source for this flooring?
View ArticleTopic "best injection glue" a message from markymark
I just had new engineered hardwood installed via glue down to a slab. Wood: virginia millworks 1/2 inch engineered hickory. Glue: Bostik seal n grip. Old glued down hardwood was removed leaving gashes...
View ArticleTopic "Poor distribution of plank color and knots" a message from markymark
Just had new engineered hickory installed. The planks vary in their lightness, with random knots here and there. The wood is stained medium brown so the variations aren't as drastic, but they do vary....
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Topic "I tossed my carpet, saw beauty in wood, except??" a message from sabrent
I am looking to finish my carpet covered wood however there is this gap at the head of one of the boards. what is the best way to resolve my issue?any suggestions, guides, hints of how to search for my...
View ArticleTopic "Mahogany Warping" a message from Everchini
Hi Forum members,I am looking for your expert advice on a certain issue I've encountered with Mahogany flooring.I have recently moved out of a beautiful condo with mahogany flooring. The condo is at...
View ArticleTopic "tracing paper" a message from Selva Lee Tucker
While at the Forest Products Guild class, I overheard a few people talking about texture finish differences on factor finished planks. There was a visible difference but the manufacturer was demanding...
View ArticleTopic "Refinishing Pre Finished Floors" a message from Woodpro76
I agree with Nubu, start with 80 to remove the top layer, then normal sequence36-60-100. Works for us.
View ArticleTopic "Bostik MVP/Best VS. Bostik ultra-set single step??" a message from...
the Bostik single Stip has no upper limit on moisture ( in the slab) as long as there is not standing water or hydrostatic head present. The single Step is your safest choice.....the others ( Best...
View ArticleTopic "Canadian White Oak Hardwood Flooring" a message from JIMMIEM
Are there any Canadian manufacturers that mill white oak solid t&g flooring from Canadian grown white oak?
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