Topic "Just Starting" a message from DivineHWF
I am just starting up a new business and I'm going into it a little blind. I know lots about the work part but little about the business part of running a business. I'm just looking for some helpful...
View ArticleTopic "1/2" x 3 1/2" Engineered Hardwood - Delaminating" a message from Jim...
Hardwood floors are not the only product that have unrealistic conditions. Thoroughly vacuum carpet weekly! Defined as running the vacuum over the same spot 4 times up and down. If you find sand on top...
View ArticleTopic "Aching legs on concrete sub floor" a message from S. Kelly
Lori - you might consider reposting this under "installations." It would probably get more views & responses.There are engineered products manufactured for a floating application. There are any...
View ArticleTopic "tinting finish with analine dyes" a message from scarls5
I used tint in my second finish coat and unfortunately there's been a delay before I can get a top coat on there. Do I have to buff the tinted coat, and if I do will it make the color more spotty? Use...
View ArticleTopic "change color/depth water based finish" a message from scarls5
I added 1 oz transtint dark maple and 2 oz amberizer per gallon to my second coat waterbourne finish. I'm very happy with the color, though it is spotty in places as advised. Probably could have...
View ArticleTopic "re coating?? Bona maintenance" a message from jpepperly
Our hickory floors are 15 years old and well taken care of. General wear and tear and they were very dull even after cleaning. We researched our options of refinishing, issues after polishing etc. We...
View ArticleTopic "Hardwax oil on Douglas Fir flooring" a message from jsurgent
I am looking for a Hardwax oil product that can give me a low luster wax appearance on my VG Douglas Fir floors. I used Pallmans Magic Oil on my Ipe flooring in the entry way that turned out beautiful....
View ArticleTopic "Time for a new edger..." a message from Arkansasandman
I have 3 super 7 and have always had great luck with them . 10 years ago I bought a bona toe kick, I think it was called a Viking, it was ok but little awkward. Finally sold it to a buddy and bought a...
View ArticleTopic "(cross posted) Need Help - Refinishing Issue" a message from...
I've seen this as well, usually a thorough cleaning with denatured alcohol,then screen,vacuume and clean again with denatured alcohol before final tac.
View ArticleTopic "Help! Need advice fast please." a message from Arkansasandman
I believe what woody said is correct ,but I have fixed many floors that have swirl marks under the water finish by screening with 220 and buffing with 3m maroon prep pads to smooth and degloss. At that...
View ArticleTopic "Whats your favorite hardwood floor cleaner?" a message from...
50/50 denatured alcohol and water works well. But a little smelly
View ArticleTopic "Advice on engineered floating flooring" a message from mein1
Before we buy flooring, I am trying to learn more about it and I am grateful for any information you can give me. We live in the Pacific Northwest. Our house has 3/4" OSB subflooring. Because of OSB's...
View ArticleTopic "belt sander maintenance" a message from jmr08260
my floorcrafter drum has a uneven groove about 1/4 in wide and about a 1/16 deep.how can i dress off the drum to remedy this?
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Topic "Checking, cracking New Premier Prefin. Red Oak" a message from mk
We noticed problems 2 days after Premier Prefinnished Red Oak floors were installed - cracks, peeling checking, holes... After surviving Hurricane Sandy, completing Post Sandy renovation and finally...
View ArticleTopic "Drum sander gouged my floor" a message from Arkansasandman
S. Kelly wrote:Best of luck. Sanding & finishing floors is not easy even with the best equipment. One of the saddest, most frustrating things about bidding jobs is running into a do it yourself...
View ArticleTopic "Manufacturer to match an existing floor" a message from dbwatson
Curt S,If you could send me a piece of the floor we most likely can match it.Thank you
View ArticleTopic "27 year old hearts of pine flooring; adding new" a message from Ciranova
You should be able to color match old and new planks with Ciranova Reactive Stains but this does take some experimenting and experience with chemical stains for a good match.To get close to that look,...
View ArticleTopic "Walnut Flooring Grading Specifications" a message from JET
Anybody know where I can find these? with pictures and grading rules?
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Topic "TERMS AND CONDITIONS" a message from Jim Decker
In reading some of the things that I see posted I wonder if those individuals utilize terms and conditions and stick to them. I will post ours and see if maybe we have missed anything by your...
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