HVAC systems off a few hours before coating and keep off throughout coating process, can be turned on after floor can be walked on, Windows and doors closed, absolutely no air movement, can open after floor can be walked on. -JP. This is obviously an issue with many people because Ive had quite a few messages about when this final article to the series would be ready sorry for the delay over the holidays and thank you for your patience. Thanks Mike. He claims that this product does make the grain pop and I will like it. James Toal. ), but I have to say that this is one of my favorite kitchen transformations! Right. A 12x13 room with one closet, takes time to cut in without making a mess. We are installing new hickory throughout the house. Finishes are not indestructible. And yes its #1 grade. That happens when something RUBS against the LOW GLOSS floor and the rubbing/buffing/polishing leaves a GLOSSIER mark. We have 94 sq mtrs of these floors, its a large space & really hard to manage 3 little kids & trying to stop any more marks appearing. To get scientific testing data for all the finishes available (there are hundreds) and then compare them in every wear situation would be a huge and very expensive undertaking. I cannot shake my curiosity wondering if that label may have come from a fake knock-off. It is possible for water to hit the UNCURED top layer and sink into the floor. I was wondering if you have ever tried the Milk Paint Tung Oil and Citrus solvent. Your email address will not be published. We cant be certain how much of it was caused by the product and how much due to contractor error. I hear you. The product is theirs.they usually are interested in finding out 'weird' things about their product. 44ff DSGVO Einwilligung (Art. Do you know if the Loba is as easily spot-sanded and refinished as the Rubio? Post a picture of the chemical you spilled on it and the wheels of your vacuum. A wooden floor that feels completely natural. Vacuum and lightly water-damp tack cloth the dust - go for lunch, 8. 2 1/4 select Red Oak finished with Loba Invisible Protect 2k. ph/text: 475-241-4073 James.Toal@Loba-Wakol.com. Loba's rollers are specifically designed for the Loba coatings and will offer the best performance. That means it is very very very possible water hit the floor BEFORE the 5 - 7 day CURE occurred. If they like it they want me to do same on original floor on rest of home which is 45 year old white oak with gaps here and there. I wouldn't call it scratching--more of a light denting under sharp pressure points. The finish will need to be ordered from a source outside of Australia.If, it is not available there. The charm they are referring to are the original moldings or built-ins, but the "charm" they also get to live with are things like uneven subfloor - you know, the kind where the Christmas tree needs a major shim so it doesn't fall over?! I am experimenting with the Monocoat Universal Maintenance Oil and the satin soap but have no experience. If your finishers are inexperienced with catalyzed finish application, then steer clear of Loba 2K or find new finishers. The 30-inch by 26-inch section was never finished as the prior stove's paneling almost touched the floor. I would stay with the 3 coats. Technically Loba EasyFinish is a 2 coat system over their primer. So long as those are taken off completely I think you will be very happy with the 2K Supra AT (not the invisible). The protective surface finish provided by 2K InvisibleProtectA.T. Of course, all of this is tied together with the brilliant custom stain color created by Jose and the homeowner for the white oak floors! 4. We paid a contractor to do the job he didnt share or show us the product he used. I prefer the TOUGHEST of the tough = Bona Traffic HD. LOBA Roller Microfiber 100-120 - as a three coat system ONLY. Mix just enough to do a small section at a time and then there will be much less pressure. Most natural color possible. 44ff DSGVO Einwilligung (Art. The floor has become yellow and there are dents and scratches. These spots can indicate a BOND issue in those spots. However, the idea of pre-finished flooring is preferable because finish-in-place would mean that we would not be able to use the living space at all for a period of time, and we would have to move ALL of the furniture out of the hose during this time. Surely we cannot be expected to remove our rugs for sun exposure. what then happens if we walk, vacuum, mop floors when rug is removed, then we get more scuff marks. Belated thanks so much for answering my question from back in the summer (about matching a new finish to the older oil-based one on the stairs! Can you shake the jug and still hear fluid sloshing? As you can see, there is a huge variety of colors and shades and mixes available with hardwax oils. The hardwoods are on a the first floor which is high traffic so sounds like it will in fact, be the most durabledo you agree? How much Loba was purchased/used (checking for coverage per gallon). Do you mind sharing if the white oak they installed is #2 white oak or #1? And if you are living on the floors after 2 daysthat means you will be using the sink after 2 days. Even Germany (where Loba was created) and the North Carolina (USA) office - because the US is on fire with the virus. Im also considering the Osmo Polyx-oil. These reports can be enough to shake a GC out of their 'nope; don't wanna' attitude. The WS EasyPrime is a dream to work with. This causes a white blemish which is UNMOVEABLE.because it is BELOW the layer of finish (sandwiched between the two actually). Another thing to consider is that EasyPrime prevents edge bonding, and if this is something that could be an issue in your climate, you won't have that added layer of protection since Invisible Protect alone doesn't offer that as a primary feature. I have used Loba 2k supra and loved how durable the finish is. I want worn-looking floors, in fact I dont want them to look new at all! 13. You really should have 3 coats of Traffic HD if you do NOT have a sealant. Application Tool LOBA Roller Deluxe 120 - as a two coat system. If the color is very different it could be stained to match. For 650 sf., have two gallons ready to go and plan on using all of it. My gut tells me (for all the abuse you described the tables will go through)to look into an epoxy resin. This was freshly installed white oak with no previous finish. Finish system for cement-based levelling compounds | Factory Line, At the Paul Smith Store in Mayfair, London approx. Thank you for the compliments youre more than welcome. Other people such as, People worry about the color changes with Loba's WS EasyPrime and 2K Supra AT. Just to confirmif we use Bona Natural or Bona Nordic, do we NEED at Finisher? 1) Rubio is very durable and we have found it is not too sensitive for wet environments like kitchens and baths. The reason why everyone has 'ghosted' you is two fold: holidays plus PANDEMIC = no response. I don't see it. I wanted a rustic, beige toned color with gray undertones. From initial testing and use, it looks really good. As long as you have had HVAC running for as long as possible after the flooring was installed and prior to coating (a few weeks, ideally), you will probably be fine. For a hardwood floor install, we don't need a level floor. I am thinking of using Rubio for our kitchen, dining room, living room, entry way and bathroom. Unfortunately a fan blowing hot air wont cut it. Looking for the best balance of durability and ease of repair for a high traffic area but I am also concerned about a finish being too slippery for the users. I'm at a loss as to what to do. During my 3 month search for wide plank flooring, I saw a sample where the wood had been sealed before the hard wax was applied. We decided to bevel the edges of the wood flooring to ease the transition in height, and that the homeowner would paint the base plate white after we were finished with the floor. I wanted to share a photo as well since when I was trying to decide on a finish I couldnt find any photos of a rustic floor that had used invisible protect so wanted others who were interested to be able to see. This past week I put down three coats of Optifinis Satin, but there's a clear demarcation between what was finished before and now. Just to confirm, you think just the 2 coats of Bona (Nordic or Natural) and not out the Traffic on top? I bought rugs & runners to hide them but now as you mentioned I need to remove them as this is causing another issue with the colour. Contact us today for special pricing on Antique Heart Pine Flooring & Paneling. Day 7 after the final coat - 99% cure has been achieved and full life can be lived. We get very little direct sun in the house, but I guess enough UV rays or something darkened the exposed finish a hair. If, you can find someone with experience. White Oak, on the other hand, can look great in its natural state with a waterborne finish on top and no stain. He recommended his usual combo for our job which he said looks like silk and everyone loves it. Thanks for any recommendations you can give! We recently refinished our red oak floors with a duraseal mix of true black and country white for what turned out to be a beautiful grey color. I'm going to hazard a guess that '3 children' are going to be rather hard on floors. We had the oak on the stairs stained a gunstock color and finished with 3 coats of a satin/semi-gloss oil-based poly. In the last article we compared all of the finish systems side-by-side and ended up choosing the 3 best by process of elimination. How long ago did the 'latest' spot occur? Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display, (Comments are moderated and may take a couple of days to be approved.). I am finishing my first floor with Rubio Monocoat and would like to know your recommendation to increase the sheen of finish from matte to satin. If you want low gloss, I would work with the Loba 2K Supra AT in Satin. Here's how the time line SHOULD have gone: 1. You may also want to look into investing in this finish system if you have old antique hardwood floors that have been sanded and refinished many times before and now dont have a lot of wood left to sand. I, for one, wouldn't be investing in a table that wasn't already factory finished. I am so lost when picking out a floor sealer for our new common #2 red oak wide plank floor. Thanks in advance! My biggest peeve with these demos and even training classess. Told them the gap would be more pronounced because of color and can't really fill them with the seasonal movements. We have 3/4 white oak in our home that is cupped, and just tested for up to 16% moisture content (we just bought the home so dont know how long the cupping has been there or if its seasonal). Do NOT move into the house until the 5 day mark (after the final coat has been added). Verarbeitendes Unternehmen: LOBA GmbH & Co. KG, Leonbergerstr. Come back next day and remove plastic drapes (if anyfor the dust containment during sanding), 10. That is VERY rare for a 'splash' of some sort. Difficult for a professional to do well? When it's Brand New, you definitely see every single thing that happens on it, but that settles down quickly and it's just solid plane of matte loveliness. I cant thank you enough!!! Because this coating is rolled and brushed on, you can get away with N95 masks, but any sprayed coating of this type would require supplied air respirators to protect the lungs. Updating this Sandy home included taking the wood floors from a warm brown to a cool brown. I am not super fast. These finishes can be used in domestic as well as high traffic commercial applications. There is NOTHING worse then the heartache of having beautiful floors turned 'ugly' in front of your eyes (I LOVE wood so I am right next there next to you sista')! We are quoted 3 coats of poly for our floors based on our contract. Thank you. Since you now use Loba products, do you have any experience with Loba Supra AT? 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