Oak Floor Finishing Recommendations?

[tbellemare]

A friend of mine's sister wants to refinish the oak floors in her house prior to move-in.

I've seen a lot of recommendations for various finishes. What are the experts using today? I'm assuming something out there that has zero VOC?

Thanks in advance,

Tom

 

[tjbnwi]

A little more info would help---are they sanding and refinishing or just looking to do a freshen up coat. If there are no areas worn through or deep scratches a freshen up is doable.

Bona products are very good and time tested;

http://www.bona.com/en-US/United-States1/BonaSystem/

Bona Floor Refresher;

http://www.bona.com/en-US/United-States1/BonaSystem/Professional-Series-Floor-Care/Bona-Pro-Series-Hardwood-Floor-Refresher/

Rejuvenate Floor Refresher;

http://www.homedepot.com/buy/rejuvenate-32-oz-floor-restorer-protectant-rj32f.html#.UQnEbWt5mSM

I've used both of the refreshes, both worked well.

If the finish on the floor is acrylic, a sand and refinish is the only option.

Tom

 

[tbellemare]

Thanks, Tom!

That's exactly what I was looking for...

Tom

 

[tjbnwi]

If they are doing a sand and refinish, use the Booster/catalyzer in the Bona Mega, 3 coats in 1 day.

Tom

 

[PA floor guy]

I'm a floor guy by trade. Look into the Rubio monocoat, great high end product. Also, vermeister, poloplaz, and basic coatings are the other finishes I use.  If you plan on staining, use a stain designed for wood floors. Not minwax.  Dura seal is a good choice. 

 

[sancho57]

I like polo plaz too

http://www.poloplaz.com/index.php

 

[nehardwoodfloors]

Tom for zero voc finish we offer a HWO called Rubio Monocoat. Great product.
We aslo have a zero voc 2K waterborne finish called Vermeister Zero.
Both can be ordered through Peabody Floor Supply.

Rubio requires a true pro to pull off. Playing with the product samples will help.
I can walk you through the waterborne coating if you want?

FOr the cats meow, and very low voc's (125) I would use
Vermeister aqua Tenax followed by Idro 2K matte.

heres some links to these finishes.

Zero-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecooptions/8346760653/in/photostream
aqua tenax and Idro matte-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecooptions/8430296087/in/photostream
Rubio Monocoat-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecooptions/sets/72157629016963769/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecooptions/sets/72157629160480675/

The thing about Vermeister is if its oak, it retains the look of the wood. It accentuates the grain. For this reason, it blows anything from Bona out of the water!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecooptions/8233904280/in/set-72157629436528993

I have many samples of both on my flickr site. Feel free to browse and reach me at
ecooptionshardwood@gmail.com

Im assuming your buddy lives in NY? If so I can recommend a pro in the area?

 

[Brian J]

I've been using Waterlox on various projects with spectacular results. Here is a link to get started with...http://waterlox.blogspot.ca/

 

[tbellemare]

Thanks to everyone for their replies - As usual, the FOG members rule!

The information in this thread is excellent and I can't think of a better way to have learned it...

Tom