Which is better? You tell me...

Great video, thank you. 100% on the floor guy not being the best arbiter of the 'how bad does it smell' question :P. Looks like you covered all the bases pretty concisely.

efficient video, answered all my questions

Excellent production by the Young Kelly! Keep this up, very informative!

@lumberjackhardwoodsupply

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

For what it's worth, I laid down 3/4" pine plywood (the cheap kind) in a mobile home 20 years ago. No finish at all was applied. It has stood up to a lot of foot traffic and two quite heavy dogs. It has developed a beautiful patina and has never even been mopped. We had a flood due to a broken washing machine hose once, and the floor suffered no real harm. Sure, it has scratches, but they add to the charm.

@reggieanderson885

3 ай бұрын

Sounds like a mobile home

Great and very informative video. Subscribed

Excellent video, and yes Berger-Seidle Greenstar is a game changer for contractor & client safety!

@lumberjackhardwoodsupply

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

This was a very informative video, thanks

@lumberjackhardwoodsupply

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Excellent advice!

@lumberjackhardwoodsupply

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Refinishing floors in an old 1920s house and want to keep that golden color. Oil based finish for me.

Can you use the water-based polyurethane that you suggested on cement tiles in the kitchen?

There are some jurisdictions where oil based finishes are not allowed due to build up of fumes that can explode under certain conditions , i.e. , gas pilot lights not extinguished , somebody having a peek at a new coating and lighting something up and even a faulty electrical switch. These incidents primarily occur when the homeowner or maintenance person does some amateur coating. It's tough to balance keeping a place sealed up ( build up of fumes, slower drying ) and letting air flow ( more dust etc.degrading finished appearance ) . Use care or just go with water base. The issue of liability simply prompts some pros to go water even though they love that old oil look.

I don't know what I'm going to use yet!! I'm considering what you recommended AquaChoice BECAUSE of the environmental value, my house is a strawbale house and we have lime plastered walls it would make no sense to use unsafe products!!! I'm installing a Black Walnut custom made hardwood floor for what will be 2 rooms and an office, therefore not exactly a party area. I'm going to do more research to decide if I want glossy or mat and if I want water or oil!! But for now I'm tempted by the water base. THANKS for your videos!!

What do you reccomend for cedar planters that are outside

there was no link to Berger-Seidle Greenstar in the description. anyone know where to buy it in the US? thanks

What about penetrating oil as finish ? What’s your thoughts on that?

Thank you for the great informative video. Is that true that engineered wooden floors do not require a polyurethane coat? Thanks

Hi, I just completed a kitchen table with water based poly. The refinishing you mention, when it gets shabby looking; Can I refinish with oil based on top of the existing water based poly? ( After light sanding and amber coloration should not be a factor on a mid tone, It has really been built up 5 coats, some of them thick.)

I used three coats of an oil modified poly finish on cabin grade walnut floors at my beachfront cottage. It was very durable even when tracking in snow in the winter. But it did develop some scratches over time. Unfortunately, I don't remember the brand.

@lumberjackhardwoodsupply

Жыл бұрын

Oil is hard to beat!

How do u tell if the ur existing wood floors have an oil or water based finish? I just bought my first home

The floor is solid oak, and the room has little use, so it is on the north side of the house darker of course. Water based is our selection.

@lumberjackhardwoodsupply

Жыл бұрын

Water will treat you well. Just make sure it a good one.

Thinking water based for an osb floor in my cargo trailer, just looking to make it more durable. Thoughts?

@steveanthony5153

9 ай бұрын

I've used Deft water base polyurethane satin on osb floors, it worked great with two coats rolled with 3/8 purdy white dove nap. Don't be scared to roll on a good coat, it will self level. Wait one 48 hours for second coat and no sanding between coats. good luck. I'm a painting Contractor for 30 years.

Fantastic video! You've helped me make my decision - which will be oil-based (we have a dog, a classic 1940's home and a tight budget).

So if I do a Dark stain...like ebony/espressso..I won't have to worry about the "yellowing effect" with oil base??

Your not joking 🙃 my customer talking about vapors. Months after. Water based is crap. And if putting on redwood makes it yellow. And the VoC’s are really only prevalent during curing or (drying). And I understand you like what you like if that’s what your used to but after cured the oil based is going to prevent many other unforeseen issues. But to each their own I guess. Cheers

Can you Imagine ppl recoating their floors 1-3 years? All that furniture? This is the reality to water-base finish. 1 part or 2 part doesn't matter at all the hardener assist in cure time is all. Commercial floors water-base is never recommended period, any questions? And If water-base isn't water resistant it's not protecting the wood its intended to protect. Not a horrible review but not as honest as it should be. Wood floors are a big deal to refinish so moving furniture every few years to re-coat is never an option, this will just make ppl buy VCT floors or engineered. Water-base has become a money market for distributors not clients. Thats just the truth! This Inspired me to make a video as a professional I apply both finishes but I'm honest about it most Important.

@lumberjackhardwoodsupply

Жыл бұрын

If the customer is really all about practicality, they won’t get wood. Wood floors are a luxury. That part of the market you are talking about is already getting LVP. If someone can’t afford a re-coat every 1-3 years, wood is not a good option. Oil based is never going to work for commercial because of dry times and odor and also you have to remember that oil based is virtually unavailable in some states due to VOC law. I do encourage you to make your own video.

@mikeimel5666

Жыл бұрын

Taber abrasion test.

@lumberjackhardwoodsupply

Жыл бұрын

@@mikeimel5666 Thanks for the input. I am shooting to give a practical basic explanation. That would be a much more scientific approach and would be interesting, but honestly I don't know much about it.

@mikeimel5666

Жыл бұрын

@@lumberjackhardwoodsupply It is the most acceptable test to determine durability where a pendulum with an abrasive material is swung back and fourth over a finish sample and counted. It has proven that finishes like Bona Kemi Traffic HD are superior in durability to oil-based polyurethane.

Will oil based finish get harmed by a fingernail?

Clip your dog's toenails so they do not scratch the floor

@lumberjackhardwoodsupply

Жыл бұрын

Yep good point!