Dark Hardwood Floors vs. Light Hardwood Floors? Pretty sure they bleached their cabinets but who knows at this point. If the floor looks as good as this little exposed area, Ill be really HAPPY. Thanks. I still hope to get my dream kitchen. Did you put your deposit down on a charge card? That's when we discovered he had never used water basedand that was the light-bulb moment for everyone. If, you want a raw pale look. Looks like it was a screen shot with the flooring compan of Seattle Hardwood out of Mukilteo. I'll be sure to question about their history with using bona in the past. We elected to go with rift sawn white oak cabinets. Thank you! @mtpo did you ever post final pictures of your floor? If neither does anything to your floor, the floor coating is at least in reasonable shape. As for the cost of install$5/sf with FULL SPREAD glue + stain + sanding + finish (materials extra) is on the low side. Just just had solid white oak #2 flooring installed in my den. @skru33 Thanks! I love the natural, light color of the hardwood. Some comments that NaturalSeal has a slight white cloudiness? What I like to suggest regarding 'cure times' is to give them MORE timenot less. After sanding I loved the natural look of the wood including the knots and imperfections. 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). Here is a link of various lighting for At Ease (it's not shiny at all). I answered them in order. Thank you for posting a picture! For the finish, use a water-based product, not an oil-based product which can yellow from sun exposure over time. Past techniques to achieve a natural floor look relied on harsh chemicals like bleach, two-part peroxide-based strippers or oxalic acid. We have only had our cabinets for about a month so I cant speak to long term durability yet but they turned out gorgeous. By the way, did you use any fillers to fill the knots and gaps between the planks? I like natural white oak with your concept. The only design mistake in the house (IMHO) is this floor - the sample and photos looked so different!). The NordicSeal is a great product for red oak it safely bleaches the wood and removes the harsh red tones. We ended up using one coat of Bona natural sealer and two coats of HD matte on the floors. (Mirror and lighting still not in). My guess would be red oak since they have gone more orange. If you like the look of your raw white oak floors then NaturalSeal is your best bet. Double cost any standard stained finish. The above comments are right. And you want to have 3 coats total. White oak seems to be kind of tricky. There is no haze and the floors look very pretty, natural in color with a light sheen. If he can't get it donethen hire someone NEW and send the bill to the original contractor. I am on info overload. Some Quartzites are more grainy which make them more porous. I will ask him about Poloplaz Pearl and Pallman products as well.Would you suggest a satin or matte finish? We also added the clerestory windows like you did. Find the right local pro on Houzz to kickstart your project. , So your final finish was 1 coat of Nordic Seal with 3 coats of Bona Traffic HD satin? My cabinets are a true white (forgot name of paint) and all of the Dekton with a white background was too gray. But was the Bona Traffic absolutely clear? Think NCAA and NBA courts. Yes, Trump2 I agree. If that's OK to do (ie I remember hearing it's a problem when you apply more layers like poly but I'm not sure) it might work for you. Floors look VERY good! The stain alone does not protect the floors, just adds color. @mtpo sorry to bring this thread back. I did call Bona and they assured me that none of the 3 sealers would add "yellow" or "amber" to my floors - but thought I'd also ask here. Not the best lighting. I have about 735 sf. There was a warning on the front door telling everyone to stay out. @widdy23 Seems like everything is taking longer than expected. Make your home a homage to Scandinavian style or simply add a few nicely Nordic touches with this checklist of key features, Snowy cabinets and walls speak to a certain elegance, while marble counters whisper of luxury, Find out the most popular countertop, flooring, cabinet, backsplash and paint picks among homeowners who are renovating, Blizzard fierce or butter soft, white can highlight shapes, unify a room and perform miracles on the cheap, Engineered wood flooring offers classic looks and durability. Thank you and the pros who commented for the valuable info! It looks like the grain is *very* deep on the board to the left. It will 'deepen' the colour you see (ie. I originally wanted a chocolate color but realized I like more contrast between floor and furnishings than a mid tone would give me. You only need an inch. - I got the curved 1/4 backsplash (if you can call that a backsplash). A 2 minute working time is EXTREME. It may not be the same price you would get if you buy it yourself from Cochrans. Good luck! Contact your Bona rep to understand all the options with the Bona System or view our catalog here: https://bit.ly/3eqqhSK. The solid white D e k t o n didnt clean up as well as Neolithic or Corian. Look out for inexperience. We learned a lot from seeing the color and pattern differences between the American white oak and Norwegian white oak (and white oak from other areas). There is a haze to the floors as someone posted its most likely due to the matte finish. After seeing this post and refinishing parents floor, I want your oak in my house you did fantastic job. Question - is there a reason a floor may take or need less finish? 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. Also is he recommending abrading between the coats? DH wants to just go with light maple cabinets and I am tempted. More great information. 2 coats of Nordic seal & 2 coats of traffic HD ? Stand up to the effects of UV on the oak over time, 3. I would use Bona natural seal or classic with traffic hd extra matte. Carlyweiss, your post and pictures are so helpful for those of us in the choosing process. The refinisher must take the time and the money to go to a Bona 3-day training work shop. We have one big space kitchen, then dining area with doors to exterior, then the family room. You are looking at putting the cart before the horse. Thank you to all of the experts for weighing in. Their attention to detail. Looking for something similar to yours, thank you! Sie knnen nicht notwendige Cookies ber Einstellungen verwalten ablehnen. One coat Bona Natural Seal A very slight natural stain similar to the white oak color of our floors. I realize your flooring was "select" not #2 and that makes a difference. The 'big boys' of the finishing industry are 2-3 times more expensive than DuraSeal (and for good reason) which means the professionals will make less money. We were advised to wait until the economy rebounds. Still a good quality product line, just not the best. And dont go forward unless they are willing to give you samples with ALL the finished coats. Nora are you installing tower or Windsor? This looks to be pretty natural with a very matte finish. First - The second pic you gave looks really weird. Press it very hard into the coating, and rip it up. The more coats you apply, the lighter it becomes. Share pics of white oak hardwood floors stained with Bona (1st home!). We are deciding between Classic and Intense seal on our white oak floors as well! We sell stone, fabricate and install countertops so we're there every step of the way which keeps me up to date on pretty much every stone that is used today. I read ClassicSeal is a cheaper sealer in the Bona lineup? Doing a light stain like this is not easyand it takes time. One coat application to saturation, or (for best results apply 2nd coat 'wet on wet') Resistant to algae, lichen and staining. I didn't choose the Nordic because I thought the white pigment made it look unnatural. I wasnt wild about any of the patterns. Will do.My two cents now that we are almost 6 month in. Dark floors are pretty popular with clients but as you mention usually going with white or painted cabinets. It looks like the grain is *very* deep on the board to the left. You should look it up. In your photos, it actually looks like your parquet is made solid squares, nicer to see larger woodgrain patterns instead of the 4 or 5 slat in a checkerboard pattern(each "tile" would have 12 or 14 etc total slats in one 1 sf "tile". and I wish we had another layer of protection. I agree that Bona Natural or Bona Classic will likely be what we choose. I do have a lot of experience with these stones because I own a Granite, Quartz and Quartzite company. If you look at my photos above, the wood sample with one coat of Bona Natural sealer and one coat of Matte Traffic HD looked nice too but looked horrible with one coat of Natural and 3 coats of satin Traffic HD. BTW -/ we learned that the color of the wood is different and takes the sealer or stain differently depending on where it is from. It shouldn't if it's in good shape, but don't know what shape it's in, so figure i'd warn you. Bona Traffic (original) is two steps up from Mega. He told me that the floor would look the same, which was obviously a lie. Sure, white kitchens are beautiful when theyre sparkling clean. That 'fit' can include their ability to communicate. It didnt seem to show the variations in the wood, light to dark, etc, grain, etc. If youre really interested, Ill call the installer Brazilian Floors and see if he still has the info. if so, the bank may be able to give you your money back if you dispute the charge for red oak and the install. 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. And this will continue to occur until the finish is "done right". Is there a really hidden section (you only need about 1 inch square) that you don't mind possibly damaging? WebMy new white oak floors have 1 coat of Bona Natural Seal and 2 coats of Bona Traffic HD satin. You need to start watered down, for they are strongjust take good notes of your ratios, LOL. I wish I had the link, but there are others that used a combination of stains with weathered oak as the base and it is beautiful as well. Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. thanks, so much. The cost of the floors and Bona sealer plus 3 protective coats was almost twice the price that my parents paid for the house I grew up in so be prepared to gasp and clutch your wallet. (It looks a little pink on my IPad - its not in real life. Then ask the fabricator about the stone you are considering if it's purchased from a separate slab yard. It must be sanded down and done again. If a few hundred dollars (or even more), meant the difference between loving my finished product and hating it, I felt having samples was well worth the cost. It may come in other thicknesses too. It won't tell you what caused the scratching (glass particles in sand is the usual culprit. Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. 1,303 views Oct 22, 2020 We originally sanded this floor almost 20 years ago, this time the customer wanted a much lighter color. One other question. Absolutely, I can see that. The real way this is tested is actually even meaner to the floor - normally you take a box cutter, cross-hatch the floor (IE cut it in a grid pattern), and then put the tape on it and rip it up. Our contractor informed me that it is significantly more expensive, $2500 more expensive. The tub area is ok -but Im glad I didnt get it in the kitchen. I acknowledged that there would be an upcharge for the TrafficHD and expected it. (Thank you @Joseph Corlett for giving me the confidence to use Corian and to Heartwood Solid Surfaces for doing the work.) Thank you for your feedback. (Ive read LOTS of old posts!). @Hughey do you know what process for bleaching? Please leave this post up. Thx for sharing. @Renee Czeryba, Natural SEALER and Traffic HD. @Jonathan Margareten Hi. Our hardwood installer and contractor use DuraSeal products often and Bona Mega. will slightly darken the floors and sort of intensify the variation (the sample boards almost looked wet to me). I could not get dog drool, LOLwe also scratched it and our current floors (factory oil urethane) with tips of a scissor to compare. Otherwise time will turn the white oak yellow regardless of how it looks when freshly finished. Haven't made decisions on flooring yet, but I love white oak. That's what I ended up doing. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking Manage Preferences. Our cabinet maker hasn't been able to match what we are hoping for. A VERY trchnichally difgicukt finish yonachieve. I wish we did three coats of the Traffic HD as he have a ton of traffic (three kids and a dog!) Now green is having a moment in the kitchen, These design moves will add even more to white kitchen cabinets appeal, Find out the most popular countertop, flooring, cabinet, backsplash and paint picks among homeowners who are renovating, Neutrals still dominate cabinet color. I was asked two separate questions. 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 chemical composition of natural stones will affect their performance in your home so it's important you have this information. WebWe just installed 5 white oak throughout our home. Can they be easily buffed out with a non-scratch sponge? We used 1 coat Bona Nordic and 2 coats Traffic HD in Satin. Matte looks a bit dull. Get ready for a LONG story! 1 coat in the morning and 1 coat in the afternoon. And DuraSeal is not necessarily considered "professional grade". I put any Quartzite that I have not carried before through vigorous testing before I sell it to my customers as a Quartzite.
Refinish Red Oak Flooring How Maybe a snick less because they won't be using any product. I found a highly recommended company that has experience with placing wood floors in the most humid environments Plenty of high-end homes have wood floors here so someone has to do it & do it well- just find "that" guy! I could only post one photo at a time. Post back here with a link if you get more answers than I did or if you go with white! It's hard to tell how deep those scratches are. I know I've gone on for a while. I already lost quite a bit of money in the process so I wanted to know what I get before committing. Great photos and beautiful floors! WebBona NaturalSeal is designed to be the foundation or first coat of a three-coat water-based system, so dont just use it for all your layers, thinking you are being clever and saving money.