Is the SurFix Finish Applicator refillable?

[yellowtruck75]

Is the SurFix Finish Applicator refillable or do you need to buy the refill kits?  I am currently building walnut floors for my house and thought this might be a good way to evenly apply poly to the floor.

 

[peter halle]

The refill oils are available in large jugs.  I would assume that the applicators are refillable.

Peter

 

[Kev]

Not certain it's the best (or even a good) way to apply poly ... I'll be interested to see other comments. It may be better to start a thread asking "What's the best way to apply poly to a walnut floor?"

On the oils and bottles themselves:

As Peter said, the applicator bottles are refillable - they'll probably need replacing over time though. The bulk oils come in quite large containers and it does go a long way ... my personal use would see me buying applicator size bottles generally for craft size projects. I could only see the bulk containers being purchased for production or large outside projects.

 

[tbellemare]

They're refillable but it sounds like a lot of surface for that applicator.

You can buy them 3 ways - as 5-liter jugs, 2-packs of .3-liter dispensers like comes with the kit, or as a .3-liter dispenser in a storage tin.

Tom

 

[sancho57]

I found for a floor roll on the finish and top it with a soft paint brush

 

[BUTTER]

If you go with a poly on your walnut floors, the inevitable scratches can not be repaired.

Why not go with a Osmo Polyx oil?  It's a satin finish that will enhance the walnut's color, and is specificallyy designed for flooring applications.

 

[yellowtruck75]

Joseph thanks for the Osmo Polyx oil idea.  I looked it up and I think that will work best.  I know that this is the right forum for this but what would you seggest for applying? 

 

[panelchat]

Since Osmo PolyX is a penetrating finish as opposed to a "film" or "surface" finish, the application is less of a focus, its more about wiping up of all  of the excess oil.
I use whatever is fast and easy to spread the liquid over the surface- a very large sponge, or a squeegee type approach using a large drywall taping knife or similar.
Then wipe in/wipe up/wipe smooth to an even sheen with cotton cloth or similar.
I use it for cabinetry and sand beyond the recommended 150grit, as the wiping is far easier and problem free on very smooth surfaces- rags snag and leave cotton fuzz on any rough/sharp spots on the surface and this makes a mess.
Cabinet surfaces to 320, the little floor area i did i went to 220. This is sanding to 150 as per instructions on the can, then following with a quick, not fussy pass with 220 just to smooth any high/splintery spots. I used a 5" RO sander. Job was only 200 sq ft. so this was easy.
This floor I did is very smooth and great to walk on w bare feet. Very flat, looks natural, people like it a lot.
Landlord just did the entry to my apartment using Osmo and only sanded to 100, against my recommendation. The result is very mediocre- too rough, traps dirt, no subtle sheen.

if its a small floor area the surfix should be fine but if its a big room in a house, or a whole residence, it would be very slow. carefully wrap up the surfix applicator in plastic after use and it should stay wet for 12-24 hours.

 

[BUTTER]

Joseph thanks for the Osmo Polyx oil idea.  I looked it up and I think that will work best.  I know that this is the right forum for this but what would you seggest for applying? 

Give the folks at Osmo a call and they can talk you through it - they are very smart and helpful.
www.OsmoNA.com

 

[Floorman70]

If you are going to use an oil,then i would recommend applying with either a trowel(they make them especially for this job,it has rounded corners so no risk of scratching),just pour some on the floor and spread thinly,or use a buffer with a white pad,then cover pad with a cotton cloth and go over again to remove excess,ideal for larger areas.
If you are going to use a hardwax oil(a mixture of oil and wax,oil soaks in,leaving a thin layer of hard wax on the surface,i`d recommend a satin finish,the matt doesn`t really suit walnut,but it`s your choice,applied with short pile roller in very thin,even coats(make sure you remove any excess as you go along,as it`s hard work once it`s dried)
Both give a nice finish,both can be refreshed and allow for repairs,but the hardwax oil will give better protection