It was applied Saturday morning.". First - The second pic you gave looks really weird. The refinisher must take the time and the money to go to a Bona 3-day training work shop. If you said you wanted the look of 'raw wood' then matte is what they would have brought. Get the third coat of sealer. WebMy new white oak floors have 1 coat of Bona Natural Seal and 2 coats of Bona Traffic HD satin. I DEFINITELY reccomend reading reviews for fabricators before choosing who you'll use . They will not withstand the normal kitchen detergent cleanings that need to occurr to remove grease or pancake batter. WebBona Traffic HD Anti Slip Satin Water-Based Wood Floor Finish - 1 Gallon BKWBTRAFFICHDANTISLIPSATING01 $153.58 Unit Size: 1 Availability: In Stock Add To List Add To Cart Bona Domo Satin-Matte Water-Based Wood Floor Finish - 1 Gallon BKWBDOMOSATIN-MATTEG01 $64.99 Unit Size: 1 Availability: In Stock Add To List I do have a lot of experience with these stones because I own a Granite, Quartz and Quartzite company. How did you retained the natural color of the wood? Find out how to keep them that way, Tired of tan? @j, @ Renee, It is satin. One coat Bona Natural Seal A very slight natural stain similar to the white oak color of our floors. Is that really that difficult? Get ready for a LONG story! They should be able to get the job done for you. and I wish we had another layer of protection. It's hard to tell how deep those scratches are. Several dollars per square foot would be expectedthen you add the $4-$5/sf for the finish. You should be able to try to scrape it (drag it hard across at any angle), dent it (press your nail in), etc, and nothing visible *at all* should happen. It may come in other thicknesses too. Thats a problem Im left with and he wrote that message to me, not the hardwood installer. NO true Quartzite will etch. will slightly darken the floors and sort of intensify the variation (the sample boards almost looked wet to me). I wish people would just post the actual products they use as there are a lot of great examples but no "recipes". Can two finish coats be done in a day or should there be a day between all 3 coats? I will report back once I have the application on a sample board. The picture I attached is with one coat of Bona Mega using no stain. Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. The lowest level of gloss I suggest to 'clean-shiny' person is semi-gloss. Their attention to detail. Finished with three matte protective coats. Being able to apply multiple coats in a day, depends on the square footage of the project. We will be going with something close to that. Maybe a snick less because they won't be using any product. My guess would be red oak since they have gone more orange. A best fit can also include their 'interpretation' of your 'vision' (not theirs). I could not get dog drool, LOLwe also scratched it and our current floors (factory oil urethane) with tips of a scissor to compare. Hd and Supra extra matte does not. Yes. Really not read much about IntenSeal? There are a couple places where either a dogs nail or something created a tiny gouge all the way through to the wood - so the Bona is not impermeable. This is part and parcel of your payment. Ha. I am sorry , Thank you!! Training costs money. We planned to wait 6 days to move in and will use felts and place furniture down gently. @Ryan Danielson what did you end up going with? WebApplication of the sealer will alter the chemical structure of the porous sandstone or natural stone providing a excellent water repellent and stain resistant surface. They bring in wood from various locations. I answered them in order. YesBona Traffic HD is MUCH more expensive than over-the-counter stuff. @renee, can you post photos of the completed project? The use of water based is VASTLY different from oil based. My cabinets are custom sizes and I was going to go with Barker cabinets (had my order all ready to send), but someone here on houzz recommended I check out this local guy first, and I am so glad I did! I got attacked on this thread or another Houzz thread by a contractor for mentioning Rubio for cabinets but I did a ton of research and looked at pictures and it is what we went with. However, I failed to visualize the tan natural against the grey bathroom tile. I also have some design software that may help with your need. Two things to do: First, drag your fingernail across it, see what happens. Just wondering if 2 coats of the Traffic HD is enough or should I add a 3rd coat of the finish even in rooms that arent used as heavily? Dry finish. My contractor said that I will probably need to use the renew oil every few year which I am fine with. I"m just assuming you don't want to cut up your floor. The trick is to A) find the professional trained in water based finishes and B) keep the sheen to satin or matte. I'd say the Rubio Smoke 5% was warmer, more golden, while the Unico Smoke was a cooler wheat, but they were very very close. Color we like the Bona Nordic best and the Bona Natural second, but they both have a muddy haze when you see them in real life. Thanks again! Finally, I coated half of my sample with their Fortico Satin and I could not see the poly at all. They have little to no chemical resistance. Also, the guy said they usually apply the sealer one day, then one or two finish coats the next day (running into the 3rd day depending on how it dries). . She lucked out and her floors look pretty good. "1 coat seal and 2 coats finish. Their availability (not alwaysbut sometimes) or their LACK of availability (the best people are ALWAYS BOOKED months in advance). If you look for darker colors, you will see fewer color shades in the wood planks. If you are someone who loves the look of the 'raw floor' but you HATE the hazy look of NaturalSeal, then I HIGHLY recommend going with the satin. Skip the 'money saving'. Had my red oak floors done in weathered oak and they are still simply too pink. I think over the years, they learned how to avoid distressed clients who hate the finished floor color. Let's see how long this finish last. There are MUCH better systems out there - especially in the water based finishes. I used no filter on the photos, on an overcast morning from different angles. Sigh. If so, they are normal surface marking, nothing to worry about. Someone else on here suggested Durasupreme. Thanks. My plan was boba natural seal plus 3 coats HD extra matte, but I didnt know about a next final step, please provide detail/product for final sealant step. It will not etch like Marble, but has a marble like appearance. It was so clean, perfect match for my cabinets, so WHITE (no yellow, gray or beige cast). Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. Two things to do: First, drag your fingernail across it, see what happens. It won't tell you what caused the scratching (glass particles in sand is the usual culprit. Which possibly suggests installation issue. @J Sk did you use natural sealer or natural stain? The info is helpful and Im discerning enough to sort out immature comments. This was such a great informative thread. 2 coats of Nordic seal & 2 coats of traffic HD ? And finally, a 'fit' *might include costs.but it should be much lower on the list than you might think. Held off on final coat until project finished.. which will be done in a few days. We are wrapping up our new build and the floor stain choice was today. They are *very* hard, and you will be hard pressed to find a coating that stands up to them), but it would tell you that the floor coating appears to at least be behaving. Carly, we are trying to decide between Bona Classic Seal or Natural Seal? Thank you for your feedback. I hope these help someone! I read on the Bona website (and others) that TrafficHD coverage was 350-400sf/gal. They held up to move in with no major scratches. They just came out with the same wood thats 1/8 inch thinner as an option. I plan to call the Bona company tomorrow to get their assistance. Would love to hear from anyone who has sampled these Sealers and what they thought. Ill post more photos- the site only lets me post one at a time. For the finish, use a water-based product, not an oil-based product which can yellow from sun exposure over time. 1 coat of nordic seal will subtly lighten the color of white oak, while 2 coats of nordic seal will make it significantly lighter. In the finishing business, 'special' requires a bigger price tag. DH wants to just go with light maple cabinets and I am tempted. If you are in the area, you may want to visit Cochrans showroom. Just stick with Bona Traffic HD in a satin and you will be fine. WebBona NordicSeal is a waterborne sanding sealer that is formulated to provide a green alternative to a whitewashed floor without the use of caustic materials such as bleach. We went with the Bona Nordic and Traffic HD. White oak seems to be kind of tricky. I'm sorry but this finish is not "salvageable". Thank you. Our new floors just got done and we got to sneak a peek. Okay we have decided to go with Bona Traffic HD in extra matte! Cant decide! MEANWHILE earlier in the process I had contacted the main Corian wholesaler for the East Coast, and had gotten the name of a fabricator in my area. It will make you happy. If it does nothing: Take a piece of masking tape (not painters tape). So it looks like I must know what product I am likely to use before I can even find a pro.So I am experimenting on my own, trying to narrow down the options. It offers a bigger margin of profit. Thank you to all of the experts for weighing in. So they use 3 gal of product and it appears the TrafficHD is $100/gal more +/- than the cheaper stuff. So far, this seems to be going well. The bleaching added to the cost and another opportunity for something to go wrong. WebBona NaturalSeal Brand: Bona 87 ratings $8892 FREE Returns Customer ratings by feature Durability 5.0 Value for money 4.3 Easy to use 4.0 See all reviews Similar item to consider Amazon's Choice AmazonCommercial Multi-Purpose Enzyme Cleaner, 1-Gallon, 1-Pack (12347) $24.97 ($0.20/Fl Oz) Frequently bought together + + Total price: The tile on the back wall of the shower and the backsplash is a soft baby blue glass. It still should not come off. The edge is not as nicely finished as the Corian. They don't like doing it - because they go through SOOO many screening discs (I've heard of more than 12 discs being used in one home). Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. All you have are tge home centers to choose from. He just did coat #2, not sure how much he used. Your floors are beautiful. @skru33 Thanks! Prevent the tannin pull so common with white oak. That's how building law works. If you wanted a specific COLOUR range (but didn't say anything about the look of raw wood) then the finisher brought what s/he sees people RIGHT NOW wanting (because it is trendy). There are some finishes that are a 'high-gloss satin' but I don't know where Bona Traffic HD satin sits on the glossy or not gloss level. Its a shame since it could be helpful for others. The matte helps scratches blend. A quick scan of my question and then a quick scan of your answer simply lead G & S to believe all 3 coats were put down same day.which happens more than you really want to know. I have seen plenty of samples of his work. D Debra Travis Red Oak Hardwood Floors Installing Hardwood Floors Natural Wood Flooring Decoration We refinishing the floor and apply natural seal from bona and top coat bona mega one satin D A 2 minute working time is EXTREME. They did a great job. Be warned the wood and multiple coats of Bona products really add up $$$$. My kitchen is the opposite of yours with white cabinets and gray countertops and I like the way my natural white oak floors warm it up. For those asking to see Intense Seal on white oak. I'm so confusedthere is no flooring in the white oak, just the LVP. @Elaine Gauthier Art Did you find any solution or larger cabinet maker that has the white oak? My contractor recommended leaving it natural and using a Bona Mega finish which was supposed to dry clear. Floors look VERY good! It wasnt 3 coats in one day. Im very happy with them and they are exactly the look I wanted. But that's all it does. I didnt want to pull up the protective paper but you can see the floor a little better in this photo. WebSome 5 white oak with Bona Natural Seal and Hd traffic extra matte. I am on info overload. If others have experience with this product would love them to chime in. Make sure you use a PROFESSIONAL who is TRAINED in water based applications. Take the time to try all of the sample combinations. Yes, thsts bleached and toned oak with a matte finish. Can a bathroom door swing out instead of in? I guess it's my monitor because I don't see the pink undertone in the Houzz photo you last posted.
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