One trick I learned is that the colder the floor, the shinier the finish. I would turn the heat off and open the doors in winter. SUPER shiny

Thanks

Applying the liquid polish in a wave is brilliant.

Can't wait to do this! Beautiful.

did you use a sealant on your floors initially?

What do you do if there's a streaky layer of polish underneath?

Bona is amazing stuff. I love it. My only issue with it is that if someone walks on the floor with wet socks or even wet feet, you see the foot prints n it stays there until you wash your floor again

Just coming across this video 9years later and it’s still very relevant!! I have new furniture arriving tomorrow and wanted my laminate floors clean and shiny! I wet the cloth and applied the Bono Polish just as he suggested and my floors look amazing!! Can’t thank you enough!

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful Check out more home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.

@E85_STI

5 ай бұрын

Did it haze up or anything after the first cleaner like a week later or whatever? I had to buy the polisher remover and scrub and remove everything in the floor but I believe it was my mistake I used my steam mop to clean the floor a few years back and it got hazy. I know now you aren’t supposed to use steam to clean laminate floor planks.

How often would you polish? If I mop 1-2x/week, do I polish after every wash? Or less regularly? TIA

His wife must be so lucky... I now need a tutorial on how to get my husband to do this...

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

8 жыл бұрын

+Brittney Foster Ha, We have more tips in our home improvement book www.amazon.com/dp/B01BK2K0JM?ref_=pe_2427780_160035660

@antoniomarroquin3649

6 жыл бұрын

Lazy wife

@tonyboyer28

6 жыл бұрын

Sexist! LOL

@jefrey5578

6 жыл бұрын

Lazy wives become fat wives. Don't stop doing the chores ladies!

@robajohnson

6 жыл бұрын

Well, my wife wound up in a wheel chair so I do every bit of cooking, cleaning and shopping now. So you could try that. ;) On the flip side it is much harder work than I ever gave her credit for doing.

Awesome thank you

Thank you so much, I hope I can find this product in the stores

@colleencurato3110

2 жыл бұрын

if not I am sure you can order it on line

Awesome video

Works perfect

what about a sealer , would you put a sealer on the floor?

what can I do to get having off my floor

Thank you! I made the coolest tree house ever for my 4 girls and I put a laminate floor in it so I'm excited to try this. I think that someone mentioned that all of this is available at Home Depot. Thanks again!

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

9 жыл бұрын

Richie Hayes Cool. Send us a picture. We have more tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

@missjuno5756

8 жыл бұрын

My local Walmart sells it too.

@slyostinato3869

7 жыл бұрын

Miss Juno can I buy at wall Mart and the price

I live in a 60 year old home and the great room (kitchen/dinning/living rooms) has the original brick look laminate floor that no matter what I used (including my steam mop) ALWAYS looked like I had not mopped in DECADES. I bought the Bona floor cleaner and polish and put the cleaner in a spray bottle and used my steam mop and that alone made a MAJOR difference....then I used my flat dry mop to apply the polish. So far I have only done the kitchen area (I am doing a month long fall pre-winter close up clean to the entire house---with covid I want to make sure whole house is clean and germ free before closing all doors and windows for the winter) and sitting in my recliner glancing at the kitchen to see if the polish was dry yet and after 1.5 hours was getting frustrated....finally got up and went to check on it and ran my fingers along the quitting edge and it was DRY....the difference between the done and undone floor is the difference between putting a new brick against an old uncleaned brick wall....can't wait for my landlord to see the difference the next time she is here

@REALBanannaman

3 жыл бұрын

Peak npc

We've been using this on our laminate floor which is only 2years old. It doesn't bring back the glossy sheen to the floor after we clean the floor first and then apply this. The sheen still isn't restored by this product. The surface is still dull. The floor still needs to be cleaned regularly and this wax product builds up time after time.

Great job !!!

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast castbox.fm/u/6389499.

I really want to do this but Im afraid to. My 8 year old laminate has a dullness to it. Ive used only water in small amounts to clean it. When I rub a spot, the dullness comes off. I have a dog and I have to wet mop occasionally! Im kicking myself for installing laminate instead of tile.

@danielatouch7498

2 жыл бұрын

You can use a disinfectant cleaner on it. Just add a small amount to a bucket of water and go over it a second time with just a damp mop using plain hot water (or cloth if you're doing it by hand). I clean houses on the side and I haven't had any problems. I just moved and all the floors are older laminate. My husband was saying he wants to polyurethane them, but in the meantime I'm going to keep them polished.

What about rooms where you can't remove all the furniture? My king bed can't be moved from the room, or dressers etc. since I have laminate on the entire upstairs so far. (2 kids rooms and our room). I'm really wanting to shine it up, but am having the hardest time!

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

8 жыл бұрын

+Celena Clarke Hi, it drys in a couple hours. You could do one section at a time and move things around or just polish up to the furniture. We have more tips in our home improvement book www.amazon.com/dp/B01BK2K0JM?ref_=pe_2427780_160035660

After using the Bona on a laminate floor, can I spot clean a spill without leaving awful streaks? I only use vinegar and water now (there's no buildup of cleaner on floor) but if I spot clean it ends up worse with the streaks.

@seriejohnson698

3 жыл бұрын

I use plan water in a squirt bottle

My laminate floors were never really shiny , but I like the look. I was told to never put any kind of polish on the laminate.

@jaredshelton4718

4 жыл бұрын

Laminate doesn't absorb the Polish like wood flooring. Basically, the Polish is just sitting there. It will look nice untouched, but the second you walk on it....The polish will immediately start coming off.

@afrolatino6337

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaredshelton4718 I'm a Floor man for almost 16years I discover the secret weapon to put poly in a laminate floor

@afrolatino6337

3 жыл бұрын

The secret is to buff the laminate floor before you apply the

@Amaryllis88164

3 жыл бұрын

AFRO LATINO What is poly?

@meili3796

3 жыл бұрын

@@afrolatino6337 what is poly . ?

Does this make the floor bit more slippery once its dry, less slippery or has no effect? My floors are slippery if you are wearing socks for example, so will it make it any worse?

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

10 жыл бұрын

MrCkat007 Hi, I've never noticed any difference. So I would say no effect on this flooring. We also have a weekly podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. Here is a link www.stitcher.com/s?fid=49441&refid=stpr

I live in a 30 year old building, and the laminates are quite, old. how often (times per year) should I apply this kind of product to the laminate?

@dsadasdsafesdafsdf9392

4 жыл бұрын

move out

@danielatouch7498

2 жыл бұрын

I think he said every two months?

@lilyjameson5156

2 жыл бұрын

He said, "It's good to apply a polish every few months."

BONA is the best floor polish on the market. It restores the beautiful satin sheen to laminate flooring. Also it DOESN'T STREAK!! It is expensive but well worth the cost. People who get streaks DIDN'T CLEAN their floors properly!!!!

I wonder if you can use this on Luxury Vinyl Planks that are glued down?

@danielatouch7498

2 жыл бұрын

It should say on the bottle.

@MrJoshcc600

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe. Those LVP maybe porous so it'll stick, if they aren't then wax/polish will begin to flake off like snake skin/dandruff and the only fixing it is replacing the floor

is this the same for Oak floors? yes they were resurfaced years ago

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

8 жыл бұрын

+bruce p Hi, they have a formula designed for wood floors. We have more tips in our home improvement book www.amazon.com/dp/B01BK2K0JM?ref_=pe_2427780_160035660

Can you use Bona Hardwood floor polish on Laminated floors?

@freecourseministries4155

2 жыл бұрын

Not recommended

Good video.

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast castbox.fm/u/6389499.

My Pergo Laminate flooring is around 12 years old. When I purchased it there was no shine so, can I used the Bono polish for Laminate floors and will it shine?

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

6 жыл бұрын

Hi, it should do a good job for you. It is supposed to fill in small scratches and even out the finish. I have only used it on fairly new flooring and it does a good job. Let me know what you think if you give it a try.

I made a mistake and cleaned my Pergo laminate floor with Lysol wipes. It left smear marks and I want to know how to remove the smear marks. Any help?

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

8 жыл бұрын

+Johnny Perez Hi, I spoke to Lysol and they sent me this message. Call Sam Roberts from Lysol®. We're sorry to hear of your experience and would like the opportunity to speak with you personally about this. Please call 1-800-228-4722 between 9:00-5:00 EST (Monday - Friday) and someone will be happy to help you. When calling, kindly refer to reference# R067394840. Thank you! Let me know what they say.

YES I WENT TO HOME DEPOT LAST NIGHT TO GET THE BONA POLISH IM HOOKED ON THE CLEANER FOR MY LAMINATE FLOORS I LOVE IT ANYWAY THEY DID NOT HAVE THE BONA POLISH AND THEY SUGGESTED ZEP COMMERCIAL HARDWOOD @ LAMINATE FLOOR REFINISHER I BOUGHT IT IN A PINCH BECAUSE IM GOING IN HOSPITAL THURSDAY @ I DONT WANT TO WORRY ABOUT MY FLOORS PLEASE TELL ME YOUR VIEW ON THIS BEFORE I USE IT TODAY (SCARED)

I thought I was hearing myself breathing... it's your cameraman!! Ha hah...! Great demo though.

we tried this and it DOES NOT do the job.

will it remove light surface scratches? thank you

@familyfirst287

6 жыл бұрын

I want to know if it fills in scratches too.

Awesome

can you use vegetable oil to clean laminated floor?

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

9 жыл бұрын

ericou812 Hi, I've heard of using a 50-50 mix of vegetable oil and white vinegar for wood floors, but most manufacturers say vegetable oil will dull the surface of laminate flooring. We have more tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

What is that you are using? Is it a swiffer wet please let me know?

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

6 жыл бұрын

Hi it is Bona's microfiber mop. Any microfiber mop will do a great job. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast castbox.fm/u/6389499.

I can't seem to find the answer by googling so I'll ask here...how long after applying polish on laminate can I wash my floors? Polish has now been on for 24hrs and a very small amount of water got on my floor and I tried to dry it and it left a streak on my floor ...now I'm scared as to what's gunna happen when I go to wash my floors fully don't want a streaky mess

@mommabear2118

6 жыл бұрын

Ryan L What happened when you washed your floor? Did it streak? Do you regret using the product? Do you even remember since I'm asking a year later? 😀

If your laminate is not waterproof won’t the water base make the floor swell

Question since you are the home fix it guy. Can you strip laminate floors (kind like you can with real hard wood floors) and reseal/recoat them to make them shiny and new looking and waterproof? If so, how would you do that, and what would you have to use product wise. Thanks

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

8 жыл бұрын

+getsmartnow2011 Hi, what type of coating do you have on the laminate floor now that you want to strip?

Other brands of polish will work and be applied the same way, correct. (im in Norway and cant get Bona)

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

9 жыл бұрын

Makrell Thanks. We have more tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

@makrell

9 жыл бұрын

FIX IT Home Improvement Channel But i dont need Bona? Correct?

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

9 жыл бұрын

Makrell Hi, there a few highly rated polishes. Just make sure it is for laminate.

Thank you for your tips!

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast www.himalaya.com/s/CR.

Yeah, impossible in my 4 shedding Labrador household. I’d love for mine to look like this.

@danielatouch7498

2 жыл бұрын

Can you have someone watch them for a couple of days?

@jaciqltz

2 жыл бұрын

mine too

U can buy bona walmart cheaper then lowes

I have a shiny laminate floor. how can I best clean and care for it?

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

9 жыл бұрын

Jean Dinoff Hi, I like the Bona products. They do a nice job and are rated high. I also like the Rejuvenate products. You can get their cleaners and then put a polish over the surface to protect it.We have more tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

Would this polish have to come off after a few months if so how do u strip it

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, it is formulated to be reapplied every 2 to 4 months. They have a cleaner they recommend before reapplying.

But both google and my laminate manufacture says don't wax them...

But a water based polish will be out when sweeping

This will eventually warp in the seams unless it was sealed initially

what do you use to clean it in between the polishing

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

8 жыл бұрын

+Cydney Spaeth Hi, here is a video I did. kzread.info/dash/bejne/c22amMVskZudm9Y.html

@joedecarlo6575

6 жыл бұрын

Cydney Spaeth

@MrJoshcc600

2 жыл бұрын

Neutral ph solutions dawn dish detergent diluted is good but very sticky high residue and needs a pure rinse afterwards. High ph, oxidizers like bleach/oxyclean, and low ph acids will dissolve and degrade the polish.

I rent an apt with really beat up laminate floors: warping, deep gouges, etc. Clearly not well cared for, do you think this product might restore some shine to it or is it a lost cause?

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

9 жыл бұрын

Hi, this product does a nice job of restoring the shine and then giving a protective coating. You might be looking for something like Rejuvenate. They have filler products and refinishing products that might help out your floor.

@csenra

9 жыл бұрын

FIX IT Home Improvement Channel thanks for the tip!

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

9 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Let me know how it works if you give it a try. Check out more tips on our podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

@rskibum

8 жыл бұрын

+csenra In my experience as a landlord if you clean the floor thoroughly, let dry, then apply 2 coats of Bona or another polish, the floors will looks 100% better. It can't fill in the gouges or fix the warping though. Sounds like the floor needs replacement.

Ok...I just applied it! Can't wait to see how it turns out 😅!!

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

8 жыл бұрын

+Leslie Seibel Let me know what you think.

@tinjmail

8 жыл бұрын

+Leslie Seibel : Does it really work on your floor? Is it shiny?

@PokerFace837

4 жыл бұрын

tinjmail probably not.. not one positive review I’ve read so far

@colleencurato3110

2 жыл бұрын

AND??

This product is what made my floors dull.

Where can I get the applicator pad and handle with the Bona?

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

9 жыл бұрын

hardkore71 Hi, I have seen it at Ace and True Value or you can go to their website. We have more tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

@hardkore71

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the quick reply. Parents just bought a condo with laminate floors, needs a good polish however. The floors are in good shape except for one section with a 12 inch scratch on the laminate, is there anyway to buff or polish it out? Or do I have to replace that section of laminate?

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

9 жыл бұрын

hardkore71 Hi, check out the DAP Blend Sticks. Also Rejuvenate has a couple products to repair scratched floors. If you try them, let me know what you think.

@hardkore71

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, will make a trip to lowes or Home Depot this weekend. I'll def send you a review, thanks again!

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

9 жыл бұрын

Great!

I can hear the camera person breathing threw their nose and its driving me crazy lol

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

9 жыл бұрын

KaedinKane Hi, working on our production. We have more tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

@dgalekansas8182

9 жыл бұрын

KaedinKane I know!!! ugh!

@dee101472

6 жыл бұрын

Yyyeeessssss!!!!!!

@rachealrock3638

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@henyhen73

5 жыл бұрын

lawd yes! its killing me. but video good lol

Where do I buy this product

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, they should have it at most home centers and some hardware stores.

I like wix wax from diversey

You just touched the faucet arm and it turned off and on!!!!!! Seriously though, great vid. Now where do I get that faucet set up. :)

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

9 жыл бұрын

Lesley somethingoranother Thanks. They have some pretty cool faucets now. We are going to install another touch free soon. We have more tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

@luchiamengstu640

6 жыл бұрын

FIX IT Home Improvement Channel

How much does all of this cost these days?

Sounds like Darth Vader is recording this.

@joekidd777

3 жыл бұрын

Lol!!!

We’re just going to damp... *drowns pad in water*

@cslade4415

5 жыл бұрын

Paul Watson 🤣 that was my thought too

@cdeedrick

5 жыл бұрын

@@cslade4415 Then he wrung it out. Pay attention. lol

@lilyjameson5156

2 жыл бұрын

He wrung it out immediately afterwards, therefore leaving it DAMP. Morons.

where can I buy one?

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

10 жыл бұрын

Michele Stanton Hi, try your local hardware store. If they don't have it, they should be able to order it for you. We also have a weekly podcast, here is a link www.stitcher.com/s?fid=49441&refid=stpr

@michelestanton3159

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Damp.....wow

CAN I BUY THE BONA LAMINATE POLISH AT LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

9 жыл бұрын

Doris Glenn Hi, I have never tried ZEP polish, but I do like some of their other products. They have a line of commercial cleaners that are rated very high. I would think it will do a good job. Yes you can get Bona at Lowes, if they don't have the polish, they can order it for you. Check out our weekly podcast for more tips itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

@lethrneck4

9 жыл бұрын

FIX IT Home Improvement Channel DO NOT buy the Zep laminate floor restorer, we had a bad experience with it leaving weird shiny streaks all over our laminate floor that will not come out , even putting several coats, it looks awful...thankfully most of our laminate floor is covered by a big oriental rug and furniture so you cant see the un cleanable mess it left...yeah once its on the floor, you arent getting it off

what about murphys oal soap. is it safe and will it shine the laminate

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

10 жыл бұрын

Hi, Murphy's Oil Soap is an excellent cleaner and will work well on laminate floors. It isn't a polish though.

@Mr217daddy

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

10 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@veronicarose4586

5 жыл бұрын

Our house is is one month old, and Murphy's oil soap just made it feel and smell clean, no sheen at all.

....... Darth Vader is that you ???

Hi, How long will this polish last?

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

9 жыл бұрын

Hi, they say it will last about 2 months per application. We have more tips on our weekly podcast www.stitcher.com/s?fid=49441&refid=stpr

does this scratch? we have dogs

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

8 жыл бұрын

+Cindy Ryba Hi, it is a polish polish, so it isn't a very hard covering. Here is a video we did to prevent dogs from scratching floors. kzread.info/dash/bejne/iKKWqJVtY8S-g8o.html

@1cryba

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your quick reply ! I have a white woodgrain laminate plank floor . .everything I've tried has scratched worse than just leaving the matte finish

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

8 жыл бұрын

Hi, I spoke to Bona and this is the product they recommend for your floor. Because it is glossy, new scratches may show, but old scratches should be covered. Let me know how it works for you. We have more tips in our home improvement book www.amazon.com/dp/B01BK2K0JM?ref_=pe_2427780_160035660

@1cryba

8 жыл бұрын

FIX IT Home Improvement Channel thank you, I will try and let you know

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

8 жыл бұрын

Great.

The only problem with using it is it only lasts for a few days

Everything I've read says not to use polish on laminate.

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

Жыл бұрын

Hi, always follow the maintenance instructions for your flooring, but for older laminate flooring with a worn top layer a polish like this does a good job. Check out more home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.

Doesn't this process go completely against a laminate floor's manufacturers instructions about not letting excess liquid get into the edges. This seems as if it will seep into the edges and cause the floor to swell and ruin!

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

7 жыл бұрын

Hi, the polish is thicker than water. They want you to do a small area at a time, so it shouldn't have time to seep into the seams. This is the technique that they recommend.

@leilamoreno929

7 жыл бұрын

hispeed69 0

where are answers to all these questions below? I see a lot of questions but no answers??? lol

@ariben-david5238

5 жыл бұрын

Cindy Ryba where are you based

Go to woodprix if you'd like to build it yourself.

I have just used this product and am quite disappointed actually, I don't know what he has done differently to me as I followed the video but the polish hasn't given my laminate floors the high shine I was expecting, there almost noreflection like there is in this video!

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

8 жыл бұрын

+Lurid Charm Hi, what type of laminate do you have?

@rskibum

8 жыл бұрын

+Lurid Charm I always apply 2 coats, 24 hours apart the first time around. Then 1 coat thereafter after cleaning thoroughly.

@gfunktruth5942

8 жыл бұрын

How many coats did you apply?

@altaetheredge9881

7 жыл бұрын

you may have used the floor cleaner instead of the wax

@levernejones8588

7 жыл бұрын

same thing happened when I used it on my floor. don't like it at all

Whoa chill with the heavy breathing

@peggylevin1383

8 жыл бұрын

+Phil Jacknowitz Whoa yourself, maybe he has asthma or worse yet COPD. Please be considerate and caring of physical problems that one cannot see.

Ive used Bona on my wood laminate floor-not impressed - when floor dries its just a dingy as before you used the product. Don’t recommend!

@smokeythehobo

4 жыл бұрын

Next time CLEAN YOUR FLOOR PROPERLY!!!!! BONA POLISH works GREAT!!!!!!

Heavy breather camera man

I was reading the side effects of their ingredients. No thanks.

@lilyjameson5156

2 жыл бұрын

I thought it was non-toxic??

Bare foot bona applications

The mop is bigger than your whole kitchen floor!

Across the grain on a laminate? The term - should only be used for real wood with real grain - Stick to crisscrossing lol.

@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel

4 жыл бұрын

Ha, yes crisscross.

This bona stuff is trash. Puts a hard layer of sealant. Sucks

He made me tired with the instructions

I got a bona watching this

@dwizzoo

2 жыл бұрын

bwwwaaahahahaha

CANNOT wrap my mind around washing the filthy mop in the KITCHEN SINK!! that is SO revolting, disgusting, and unsanitary. With everything we step on, to even THINK of it going into an area where utensils and dishes are is absolutely vomit inducing! I don't care how many times you bleach the sink, you don't mix floor gems with dish germs. Done!

@boomchicaboomboom

5 жыл бұрын

Lmfao. A floor germ and a dish germ? A germ is a germ! Bleach will kill damn near anything! Unless you're not mixing your bleach solution right, letting the bleach solution go bad too often before using it, etc.

@lynsheppard5689

5 жыл бұрын

Relax, I'll bet you've had dirtier things in your mouth😉😎

@noulee2215

4 жыл бұрын

That is a clean pad, first time use as I saw. No one wash their dirty used pad in kitchen sink anyway.

@cb145

2 жыл бұрын

@@noulee2215 I do and I haven't gotten sick or died yet.

Go to woodprix if you'd like to build it yourself.