p.s. @Bongo. We are building next year and making decisions now. The "real" professional-grade products view DuraSeal/Minwax (owned by the same company) to be 'DIY' level products. Apply and wipe off excess. Should a distributor be able to walk me through using this product for more details? Your comment was devised to make me feel small and make worry about my floors when they are already finished. I personally see dolomite and dense sandstones misrepresented as Quartzite more then any other material. My contractor recommended leaving it natural and using a Bona Mega finish which was supposed to dry clear. Think NCAA and NBA courts. We are looking for the same - any update on what you ended up using? My cabinets are a true white (forgot name of paint) and all of the Dekton with a white background was too gray. Never make color selections off a computer screen or printed brochure. I always keep at least 100 bundles of stone in stock that I personally hand pick so I purchase thousands of slabs a year. Any ideas on stain/stain combos and sealants to make it happen? Heres a photo of our 7 Norwegian white oak before sanding or any sealer. I bought the cleaning spay and renew oil for the cabinets. Looking at pictures of finished jobs of all three, its difficult to tell the difference. The coating should not come up. @Jessica Lirag what did you end up with? I read some really old posts here that say stay away from the Nordic. They either look to white/milkey or they are orangish yellow. As for the cost of install$5/sf with FULL SPREAD glue + stain + sanding + finish (materials extra) is on the low side. Im torn between satin and matte, We didn't move in yet so I cannot comment on it . And dont go forward unless they are willing to give you samples with ALL the finished coats. If so, they are normal surface marking, nothing to worry about. It looks like the grain is *very* deep on the board to the left. I had no idea that white oak looks different when grown in one geographical area versus another. new and it will be white oak common # 1. He said my sister was lucky ((so far) he said its really not supposed to be used for countertops. - I got the curved 1/4 backsplash (if you can call that a backsplash). Paint them over a piece of white paper and the finish turns orange all by itself! Curtains will block the bookcase. It may come in other thicknesses too. Webariel winters leaked what is 2 5 as a decimal holiday craft fairs near me 2022 They don't turn orangebut they do throw a strong YELLOW hue onto the floors. Do not use the following Bona naturale, Loba invisible, pearl or pure For the top coat. So due to budget going to have to give this a go on my own. 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 about 735 sf. I am in the same predicament and not wanting to settle for maple! 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. Also is he recommending abrading between the coats? We will use 3 coats of Bona Traffic HD on top of the sealer. Web$55.00 Mainstays Farmhouse Oversized Floral Cream Area Rug, 7x10 for sale in Murray, UT on KSL Classifieds. Sample made on raw white oak during the decision process: two coats of Bona NordicSeal, top-coated with Bona Traffic Naturale. The main thing to worry about when it comes to Quartzite is if it is actually a true Quartzite. The use of water based is VASTLY different from oil based. white oak hardwood flooring. Cant wait to see the reveal, @mtpo - Floors are looking fabulous! It shouldn't if it's in good shape, but don't know what shape it's in, so figure i'd warn you. I believe there is a local one and I plan to at least explore that. They will not withstand the normal kitchen detergent cleanings that need to occurr to remove grease or pancake batter. It should have had one extra coat of protectant. Bona is designed to be 'hot coated' that is to say it does BEST when coat 1 and coat 2 (like sealant and then 1st coat of finish) come in quick succession (less than 24 hours but nothing less than the 'minimum time between coats'). Ask youself, do you WANT to see a floor that shines AFTER you clean it? On their reactive stains and waxes: You can buy a sampler pack of both, or individual bottles. The water-based products are also much easier to work with. The reactive simply pulls the tannins. I have read through almost every post here looking to see how to get the most natural finish without yellowing. Intense seal will cast yellowing. Dear Doane, A well established hardwood flooring company (a "ma and pa" type store) will have the big machines to get the product off of your floor. @Ryan Danielson, I just told my cabinet maker to go ahead and order my cabinet doors in the rift oak so I've only got a couple of weeks to get this figured out. 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. Plato has the white oak shade we like - nude cream - but the estimate came in really high. I would have loved to find a simpler, cheaper, regular old stain, but they just don't give me the same look I'm trying to achieve. I'm sorry but this finish is not "salvageable". Windows for a 1920's Spanish style home in SoCali. It could be as low as $2/sf. It still should not come off. Ive had 5 character grade white oak installed. The coating should not come up. Any suggestions would be great. It didnt seem to show the variations in the wood, light to dark, etc, grain, etc. will slightly darken the floors and sort of intensify the variation (the sample boards almost looked wet to me). We used 1 coat Bona Nordic and 2 coats Traffic HD in Satin. How much should I expect the Traffic HD to change the color? By clicking Accept I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. All of their materials will have to be paid for (as part of your contract), but it can be done. Some people complain that is hard to live with finish, because for example foot marks while walking barefoot. 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. How should I adjust these home plans to save $ or improve the layout. Thanks for the responses. I thought I was going with Pallman's white, because it was gorgeous on the 15"X8" sample but on the larger sample with a new bundle of wood it pulled way too pink, even on white oak. Amber did of course have the amber/yellow tone - though not as much as I expected. @Moran Blueshtein. They do their own fuming there I found it interesting to learn about that too. It's a installer issue. Matte looks a bit dull. @Ashley I just want to lay down on my floors and HUG them!! Get ready for a LONG story! He is also meeting with Sherwin Williams this weekend at a trade show in Vegas and will see if there are any better options to achieve the Studio McGee look on rift white oak we are all looking for. However, I failed to visualize the tan natural against the grey bathroom tile. It will make you happy. How to protect the wood enough for kitchen cabinet use but 1. All you have are tge home centers to choose from. I checked Durasupreme and they have white oak but not in the shade we like. :). But that's just a quick guess. 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. You can use Poloplaz Pearl sealer with Endure or Pallmann's Pall-x white seal and Pall-x Pure. Any reputable stone dealer and fabricator should be able to tell you which are grainy Quartzites and which are Crystalline. They are not the same color as my white oak, but shes happy with them. I"m just assuming you don't want to cut up your floor. @Hughey do you know what process for bleaching? Im happy with the color. Several dollars per square foot would be expectedthen you add the $4-$5/sf for the finish. Past techniques to achieve a natural floor look relied on harsh chemicals like bleach, two-part peroxide-based strippers or oxalic acid. Streetshoe by basics + their stain line. We tried a few Duraseal stains on samples and none of them were right. Yes. WebHealthsmart: 640-8174-1900HS, Healthsmart - 640-8174-1900HS - HealthSmart Steel Shoe Horn 24", White, HealthSmart Steel Shoe Horn 24" L, White, Epoxy-coated Steel En cliquant sur Accepter , j'accepte l'utilisation des cookies telle qu'elle est dcrite plus en dtail dans la Politique d'Utilisation des Cookies de Houzz. Thank you. Bona Traffic finishes questions for people that have used it. Looks like it was a screen shot with the flooring compan of Seattle Hardwood out of Mukilteo. There are some lap lines on the floors from the sealer. It offers a bigger margin of profit. 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). Thank you for your feedback. Training costs money. WebWe just installed 5 white oak throughout our home. The webpages say that Classic "highlights the natural color of the wood" while Natural is "designed to retain the appearance of unfinished wood" but having seen the raw, sanded wood which was remarkably gray, I don't know how the latter is possible. Dream Spaces: 12 Beautiful White Kitchens, Color of the Year: Off-White Is On Trend for 2016, Houzz Tour: A Beautiful Nordic Dream in Sweden, White Cabinets Remain at the Top of Kitchen Wish Lists. I still love the white oak but maybe with less wood cabinets maple will be ok. I guess it's my monitor because I don't see the pink undertone in the Houzz photo you last posted. I have lived in my new house for 15 months and I love the look of my floors - they are easy to decorate with and give the home a warm but "cool" look at the same time. He said mitering the edges is a nightmare (if you dont mitre, there is a white edge because the color doesnt go all the way through - at least the marble design I chose). I have some anxiety he didn't apply the poly in the correct thickness. It must be sanded down and done again. The NordicSeal is a great product for red oak it safely bleaches the wood and removes the harsh red tones. If neither does anything to your floor, the floor coating is at least in reasonable shape. Just stick with Bona Traffic HD in a satin and you will be fine. did you have a contract or at least an email stating you wanted white oak? Here is a link of various lighting for At Ease (it's not shiny at all). Floors are already sitting in the new house acclimating and I know that I am not cut out for the oil finish.). ), Share pics of white oak hardwood floors stained with Bona (1st home!). I had some 2 x 2 Corian samples that kept calling my name. Unfortunately, we have put our kitchen reno on hold. Someone posted on here that if you like a just washed look reconsider using matte. I wish I could do it myself or delete the rude and negative comments. He is a small shop and me and one other of his clients are the first to ask him for a "raw look" rift sawn white oak door. Is the Nordic still a problem? I think we can make Traffic HD work in our budget if we hold off on a few things and I can convince my husband. They both marked, but the oil was harder to see. It won't tell you what caused the scratching (glass particles in sand is the usual culprit. Which one did you end up going with? Make sure you use a PROFESSIONAL who is TRAINED in water based applications. The sand/finish guys sampled natural seal, amber seal and IntenSeal. That's like painting a master piece with 10 minutes on the clock. I'd love to know if you end up liking your final product and would welcome any photos! That's not what was happening. It's hard to tell how deep those scratches are. I recall having 3 layers - but my old post notes 4. NO true Quartzite will etch. @CEM TOSA It took me forever to decide on countertops. I waxed it out. We will be going with something close to that. We see it FAR to often (as in DAILY) on this forum. Bona Traffic finishes questions for people that have used it. They look closer to the raw wood tone. Thank you for your input. They just came out with the same wood thats 1/8 inch thinner as an option. The supplier may help you out. Anything over 700 square feet for me is done in multiple days. We got our hardwood lumber from a lumber mill in Berryville, VA. 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. White streaks in floor. 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: Its for a new build. In fact, Im pretty sure the samples were just wound into the builders quote to us for the floors. @mtpo We are also considering the Bona nordic seal on white oak. 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. We installed almost 3000 sq ft throughout our home and it is the most important feature of our renovation. Look out for inexperience. For those asking to see Intense Seal on white oak. My contractor said that I will probably need to use the renew oil every few year which I am fine with. Over the years, theres been a lot of things Ive cut costs on, but I feel it doesnt pay to skimp on a major feature of my new house that should last for a very long time. My builder said hed work with them even though he never had before and I had several conversations with them. Here are some of my samples. 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Or Loba 2K + their stain lineyou get the idea. This helps our clients make up their minds before doing the whole floor. I personally feel a reputable stone supplier and fabricator will educate you in mineral composition, stone formation, and inform you how and where the stones are quarried. It was applied Saturday morning. I don't want yellow - so thinking Natural or Nordic - but I'm worried about the white wash being too much. Looking for something similar to yours, thank you! Then the installer goes over it a second time causing lap marks or white lines. Is there a really hidden section (you only need about 1 inch square) that you don't mind possibly damaging? It shouldn't if it's in good shape, but don't know what shape it's in, so figure i'd warn you. Ill post more photos- the site only lets me post one at a time. They bring in wood from various locations. Nice when a risk pays off . They are still drying and look darker in the photos than they do in person FYI. Thanks for leaving this up. 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. They are not even good choices for low care floors. Give a price you can make a living off of and let someone else win the low ball estimates. Some of us dont have either the budget or access to a multitude of cabinet makers so trying to work with them on getting the desired finish. The refinishers used "Bona Dri-Fast Natural Stain", "Bona Classic Sealer"*, and "Bona Mega Satin" (two coats). Bona Natural Seal on the top, Bona Nordic Seal on the bottom. (Please do not tell us to order pre-finished floors or use an oil finish. Was a bit of a risky choice, went with a pretty unusual/bold extra wide 5" wide pattern and I think it turned out well. 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). 1 coat per day, buffing every coat for extra smoothness. Directly before me was one of the mirrors I have mentioned, in which I saw reflected the tall shape of my friend, Mr. Jennings, leaning over my shoulder, and reading the page at which I was There was a warning on the front door telling everyone to stay out. Im glad we didnt go darker. From all Ive read, it seems Bona Traffic HD is the way to go on the finish coats. NordicSeal is going to give you a white frosting. WebBona - WM710013496 - 16.5 in. Has anyone applied the Bona Nordic and HD to white oak stair partsnewel posts/rails ? Titan and Fortico can go on top of the waxes and reactives. Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. 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YesBona Traffic HD is MUCH more expensive than over-the-counter stuff. Whaaaaat???? I did a lot of research before deciding on what product to use and how many top coats to use. If that does something, it's busted, you don't need to test further. I was asked two separate questions. Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. A gallon of Bona Traffic HD = $180 - $200. Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. I like it a lot no visible seam at the back of the countertop). I've seen professionals with 40 years experience ruin a water based applicationtwice. I'd love to know what finishes you ended up selecting as well. WebSome 5 white oak with Bona Natural Seal and Hd traffic extra matte. I didn't choose the Nordic because I thought the white pigment made it look unnatural. Yours looks so light and bright. @SJ McCarthy @mtpo I did hire an installer who installed my floor and was supposed to refinish it. Again, just make sure that you are getting professional grade rather than DIY grade product. I prefer to see 3 coats of the finishbut the Bona sealants are designed to be 'film building' sealants so they will add to the performance. The correct answer should be "nothing at all". and 3 coats of Satin (which satin did you choose since there are 5 satins from Bona). Which possibly suggests installation issue. WebBona DriFast Stain mix of White and Grey with two coats of Bona NaturalSeal and finished off with Mega ONE on this beautiful floor by Beyond The Grain Custom Design with Territory Manager, Jeff Offredo, on site. It was light and made the room appear larger. if so, the bank may be able to give you your money back if you dispute the charge for red oak and the install. So in my mind better to research and ask questions than not. Is this permissible to use on cabinets. 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. 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? Carly, we are trying to decide between Bona Classic Seal or Natural Seal? @tkgriff Thanks for sharing the photos. That means a coat of Sealant and two coats of finish. The cabinets were custom and all paint is SW- Pure White. Oak floors are beautiful and timeless. Web108K views 6 years ago. Would love to see finished product!
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