Topic "Homeowner: water-based vs. oil-based legality, etc" a message from...
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]This finish is also Know as Swedish finish or acid cured finish so it can be confusing but this is definitely not an oil modified poly. Some of the States have...
View ArticleTopic "Question about install" a message from garyshuff
Basically, the white oak looks preferably good. Can you share the pics if you have installed it in your house?
View ArticleTopic "Moisture Problem after 7 years, need help!" a message from westech21
We installed a glue down engineered wood floor on an at grade concrete slab with a local flooring company in October of 2006. The house was built in 2002 so the slab had been in place for 4 years. A...
View ArticleTopic "footpowder removed danish oil finish" a message from footprints
A friend walked with damp feet that must have had foot powder on them on our Danish oiled birch floors. After cleaning them, the footprints remain. Now I need advice on what to do. Interesting, we...
View ArticleTopic "roller jc10" a message from Jeff
My injuries due to stupidity are catching up with me and I am trying to get lighter tools...does a rolair jc10 compressor keep up Ok for installation? Just 1 guy of nailing.
View ArticleTopic "What size gap is 'acceptable' in new floor?" a message from jsalad1508
We moved into a brand new home in Atlanta area in September. It was a very wet summer when the home was being built. Now we're into the winter/heating season and we're experiencing settling in the...
View ArticleTopic "Stained oil finish floor" a message from ecberg
I recently had hardwood floors installed in my house. They are white oak with a dark stain and a hard oil finish. The floors look great but I am concerned about the maintenance and was wondering if my...
View ArticleTopic "Bona Multidisc" a message from chal3oye
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]As I understand it they only get used on contoured floors so they would likely have an increased risk to create dish-out because they accommodate for unevenness in...
View ArticleTopic "Oil stains on floor after applying Polyurithane" a message from confused
I am so confused about oil stains that occured after I applied my first coat of polyurithane on my new floor.Location: Bathroom. I had square marble tiles on the bathroom floor that were discolored...
View ArticleTopic "What are some different Hardwood flooring grades?" a message from...
This grading system was 1st introduced by the National Wood Flooring Association to assist to reason the looks of assorted hardwood floors. This classification is meant to form it easier for shoppers...
View ArticleTopic "The appropriate adhesive." a message from hafskip
Johannes - An update. At your suggestion I accessed the link you provided in your response. It was very helpful; Sikaflex 298 looked perfect. Then I looked for Sikaflex suppliers from whom I could...
View ArticleTopic "Moisture barrier for concrete" a message from mark.geier
I'm quoting on a job that requires and option for installing what they are referring to as " moisture resistant wood" subfloor over concrete floor which will then have parquet installed over.Is there...
View ArticleTopic "Strand Bamboo from US Flooring cupping and gapping" a message from Union1
Installed bamboo product over cork and radiant heat and the floor is opening up like Grand Canyon. Locking system has failed and the floor is shrinking and coming up all over home. This Bamboo is a...
View ArticleTopic "Oils/ Hardwax oils" a message from mqscmc
Anyone here has used the FUMED or SMOKED from Rubio Monocoat? I have used Oil Plus2C many times in the past however never Fumed or Smoked. What would be the best way to apply? I heard that with rags...
View ArticleTopic "Fastener choice for Aussie Hardwood Overlay?" a message from billy33
g'day , im from Australia and im getting some conflicting advice on overlay flooring...Im purchasing a Grey Ironbark 130mm wide (about 5") x 14mm (9/16") thick overlay flooring.the plan is to lay black...
View ArticleTopic "The result of inferior wood products" a message from amarapoliski
Wood flooring would never be out of trend, it is there to stay in the market, just like Japanese decoration materials. Wood made Japanese screen Bethesda MD is now a popular choice of all interior...
View ArticleTopic "Floor inspection" a message from Jeff
Had an interesting(?) issue come up this past week. A homeowner called and asked if I would give an opinion on installing a set of stairs. After I got there it turned into an inspection of a...
View ArticleTopic "Vehicle signage/Product advertisements on vehicles" a message from...
Does any one know anything about Product (Kahrs, Pergo, Bona, Norton) advertisements on company vehicles and work shirts, and how it all works? like who covers the cost? what can it do for you? how...
View ArticleTopic "To hire or not to hire" a message from A_the_P
So I've been working solo for a while now, and can't seem to avoid the 12-18 hour days on the job to make the deadlines--not to mention estimates and paperwork. I've got jobs on schedule all the way...
View ArticleTopic "fair cmpnstion 2NOT redo an floor inspector says" a message from...
I am the one who posted about a nightmare job that was done a few months ago.To make this long story short you can search through and find the old post if necessary.I need help to determine what is...
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