hardwood floor (refinishing)
#1
05-30-05, 08:28 AM
hardwood floor (refinishing)
When my husband built our home 18 years ago he built a beautiful hardwood floor and even put about 3000 black walnut plugs in it. It is made of oak and we refinished it about a year ago using high traffic floor poly. With 3 children still at home, 4 grandchilren and 2 dogs it is already cratched terribly. We need some type of finish that will hold up to everyday living without the worry is there such a thing?
Judy
Judy
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05-31-05, 05:21 PM
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That is the nature of wood. People tend to say the water borne finishes are tougher. Like the previous post, satin will hide scratches better.
Good Luck
Bryan
Good Luck
Bryan
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06-01-05, 06:35 AM
Wax and buffing keeps the gym floors looking good. Also since you spend more time in your home you notice what is wrong with the floor unlike the gym where you spend most of your time on the game, kids etc.
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06-05-05, 05:02 PM
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Refinishing hardwood floors
Go to www.nofma.org for refinishing instructions.
Water-based polyurethane tends to be popular because of low odor and quick drying. It tends to be more easily scratched. Oil-based finishes tend to be more durable, take longer to dry between coats, are smelly, and tend to be more durable. But, they tend to amber (yellow) with age.
If current finish held up for 18 years, I would tend to go with the original finish. It is sounds awesome. In high-traffic homes, the usual refinish is every 3-5 years.
Water-based polyurethane tends to be popular because of low odor and quick drying. It tends to be more easily scratched. Oil-based finishes tend to be more durable, take longer to dry between coats, are smelly, and tend to be more durable. But, they tend to amber (yellow) with age.
If current finish held up for 18 years, I would tend to go with the original finish. It is sounds awesome. In high-traffic homes, the usual refinish is every 3-5 years.
