bona natural seal on white oak

A red oak floor does not need sealant. This was such a great informative thread. I recall having 3 layers - but my old post notes 4. Which possibly suggests installation issue. Yes, Trump2 I agree. The installer did a great job with the install, he fell down with the stain and finish. Apply and wipe off excess. I wish I could do it myself or delete the rude and negative comments. Our project starts on Dec 5. Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. 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. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking Manage Preferences. 1,303 views Oct 22, 2020 We originally sanded this floor almost 20 years ago, this time the customer wanted a much lighter color. If you do NOT want ORANGEthen stay away from "oil" based finishes or "oil modified". If you don't like the look of "honey oak" then don't use oil based finishes. Any specific fillers recommended for the knots & gaps ? No one does work for free. Ill post more pictures when I get back to the house. Oak floors are beautiful and timeless. For those asking to see Intense Seal on white oak. Its a shame since it could be helpful for others. Bona Traffic finishes questions for people that have used it. I have read so many wood floor horror stories. Christina check out Rubio monocoat Gris belge Havana Slate grey These greys are very popular and with the matte sheen you will absolutely love them. It won't tell you what caused the scratching (glass particles in sand is the usual culprit. Yours in Floors Zach Liske Floor Huggers. Make sure you use a PROFESSIONAL who is TRAINED in water based applications. Our hardwood installer actually did one coat sealant last Friday, then a coat of finish later in the day, then Saturday did another coat of finish. It shouldn't if it's in good shape, but don't know what shape it's in, so figure i'd warn you. The Corian fabricator came back and polished them just like new. P.P.S. Hi! I am sorry , Thank you!! 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! (Plus, the Rubio, the longer it sat there, the more tannins it pulled.) I lost confidence in my floor guy - I think he wasn't wiping the stain off but letting it dry on resulting in washed paint look. * I didn't know that Classic Sealer added yellow that Natural Sealer did not but I didn't have anything to compare it to. are you happy with these floors or wish you would have gone darker? Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. We ended up using one coat of Bona natural sealer and two coats of HD matte on the floors. WebUsing Bona NordicSeal to Create a Whitewashed Hardwood Floor Ever since greige became a big trend, people have been trying to lighten up their homes. Attached is a photo of the hardwood unfinished without stain. I just had four rooms of 30-year-old white oak floors sanded down to the raw wood and refinished with Bona products. Looks like it was a screen shot with the flooring compan of Seattle Hardwood out of Mukilteo. STAIN OR LEAVE NATURAL??? Thank you for your input. We didnt get the fumed product because we couldnt know for sure what color the finished product would be. But I miss a slightly shiny floor. I'd say the Rubio Smoke 5% was warmer, more golden, while the Unico Smoke was a cooler wheat, but they were very very close. Thank you! If others have experience with this product would love them to chime in. Traditionally you will ask for QUOTES and then VIEW their work (photos or in person if they have clients who offer their home as a 'show piece' = very rare) and THEN you hire the person who as the best "fit" for your needs. Let him fix it ONCE. Thanks. I asked for, but he never did, an all country white one. Most of the articles I read suggested that 3 protective coats is the way to go. It will make the white oak whiter. The ClassicSeal will offer a hint of yellow but will not be horrible. My builder said hed work with them even though he never had before and I had several conversations with them. Classic seall will add more tan/yellow. professional finishes are sold in gallons only. My installer has Amber i think yhat will be too dark. If that does something, it's busted, you don't need to test further. I am nervous about this and I'm wondering if anyone had trouble with white streaks on their floor? I can see the installer has the ABILITY to do make this finish workhe just ran out of time and money because of his bid (which was too low for full glue). If that does something, it's busted, you don't need to test further. Then go with water based and be done with it. 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. I'd love to know if you end up liking your final product and would welcome any photos! My guess would be red oak since they have gone more orange. its been so long since I posted - Id have to read through my old posts to recall the sealer we used. The coating should not come up. Okay we have decided to go with Bona Traffic HD in extra matte! 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. I am in the same predicament and not wanting to settle for maple! I am interested to Nordic seal on my project as well. Dont know if you can see much in this photo the brown paper is torn away under the island and an area of the floor shows there. Oil wax floor finishes are poor choices for cabnet finishes. @Moran Blueshtein, We are having about 3500 sq feet of the wood installed and finished plus stairs. If you are paying for professional grade products, just make sure you are GETTING professional grade products. Two things to do: First, drag your fingernail across it, see what happens. It looks like the grain is *very* deep on the board to the left. Erfahren Sie hierzu mehr in der Houzz Cookie-Richtlinie. Is this permissible to use on cabinets. If you like the look of your raw white oak floors then NaturalSeal is your best bet. white oak hardwood flooring. Unfortunately, we have put our kitchen reno on hold. Ask youself, do you WANT to see a floor that shines AFTER you clean it? I always keep at least 100 bundles of stone in stock that I personally hand pick so I purchase thousands of slabs a year. The white background wasnt a true white but it wasnt bad and the marbling was pretty. Buyer beware, you should be nervous. 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. Did you use one or two coats of the Nordic seal? They have little to no chemical resistance. Past techniques to achieve a natural floor look relied on harsh chemicals like bleach, two-part peroxide-based strippers or oxalic acid. See the photo below if you open the photo you will see the raw wood. I could only post one photo at a time. 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. I could also put hot pots on the stainless. Get ready for a LONG story! WebBona NaturalSeal is a waterborne sanding sealer designed to retain the appearance of unfinished wood on your floor. The pillow is from our sofa. I read ClassicSeal is a cheaper sealer in the Bona lineup? They do their own fuming there I found it interesting to learn about that too. Also hope this helps .. colors hard to see on monitor, I tested classic seal, white stain and Nordic seal as well. I also read on a hard wood flooring contractor's forum about how in the 1980s everyone's white floors eventually looked terrible because the inevitable scratches turn dark from dirt and look awful against the white. I will have to follow up. This photo Nordic is on the top and Natural is on the bottom. 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. Different painters proposing different solutions to calcimine ceiling. He told me that the floor would look the same, which was obviously a lie. More great information. You have NOT hired installer yet! You only need an inch. My contractor said that I will probably need to use the renew oil every few year which I am fine with. Houzz utilise des cookies et d'autres technologies de suivi similaires pour personnaliser mon exprience utilisateur, me proposer du contenu pertinent et amliorer ses produits et services. and 3 coats of Satin (which satin did you choose since there are 5 satins from Bona). The other two will give you more color. Your floors are beautiful. Yes they can be 'walked on' after 3 daysbut moving furniture in is not ideal until 5 days have passed. I believe there is a local one and I plan to at least explore that. The one that Bona advertizes as clear made our wood look a tiny bit orange. Heres a close up. Bona Natural Seal on the top, Bona Nordic Seal on the bottom. So I suppose its even better than 3 coats in 3 days as I originally thought given your advice. Please contact us if we can be of further help. Source: elsesun.com. 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. Held off on final coat until project finished.. which will be done in a few days. That 'fit' can include their ability to communicate. @j, @ Renee, It is satin. . I like it a lot no visible seam at the back of the countertop). Our hardwood installer and contractor use DuraSeal products often and Bona Mega. Why did you decide to go with Corian? Maybe instead of wanting it natural, I really wanted it lighter rather than a medium to darker stain. He can work a section. If, Bona Mega is your budget. Please leave this post up. I originally wanted a chocolate color but realized I like more contrast between floor and furnishings than a mid tone would give me. Indem Sie auf Annehmen klicken, stimmen Sie dem zu. Web108K views 6 years ago. The sand/finish guys sampled natural seal, amber seal and IntenSeal. D Debra Travis Red Oak Hardwood Floors Installing Hardwood Floors Natural Wood Flooring Decoration We refinishing the floor and apply natural seal from bona and top coat bona mega one satin D WebBona Traffic HD Anti Slip Satin Water-Based Wood Floor Finish - 1 Gallon BKWBTRAFFICHDANTISLIPSATING01 $153.58 Unit Size: 1 Availability: In Stock Add To List Add To Cart Bona Domo Satin-Matte Water-Based Wood Floor Finish - 1 Gallon BKWBDOMOSATIN-MATTEG01 $64.99 Unit Size: 1 Availability: In Stock Add To List Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. Seems I also read that it may not even cover that much some places. Finalize your sanding with 150 grit and apply the first coat. Did you put your deposit down on a charge card? WebIt was natural that he should seek an education in that city and from that institution, for both were allied to him by ties of no ordinary significance. New This Week: 3 Knockout Kitchens With Natural Wood Cabinets, Trending Now: 11 Popular Kitchens That Rock Not-White Cabinets, New This Week: 3 Welcoming White-Cabinet Kitchens, New This Week: 6 Stylish Not-White Kitchen Cabinet Colors, 4 Kitchens With White Cabinets and a Wood Island. Doing the samples benefits me and the installer and builder they want me to like the finished product so they dont have an unhappy client. @tkgriff I love your floors and am thinking about going for much the same look! I guess it could help but honestly unless someone has your exact home with your ecxat light it is still just a guess . Looking at your photos, I love the look of your kitchen. In this video, Joe demonstrates how to use Bona NordicSeal to achieve a whitewashed look in a hardwood floor. I know I've gone on for a while. (The Classic has less of a haze.) He can 'cut in' the edges of the floor with a brush, bite a sandwich, chew, take a drink, go toilette, come back and work the job with a T-barand STILL have time to go over several sections if it looks 'dry'. However, as you can see from the photo, after the first coat, yellow dominated the room. Would love to see finished product! Are light white oak wire brushed floors hard to keep clean? WebSome 5 white oak with Bona Natural Seal and Hd traffic extra matte. Getting gloomy from cool gray? Thank you SJ McCarthy for your expertise and explanation of time between coats, drying time and curing time. There are some lap lines on the floors from the sealer. I read that Natural has a bit of white in it too to avoid the yellow, but unsure if that is fact. Ahhhh. I read some really old posts here that say stay away from the Nordic. 1 coat per day, buffing every coat for extra smoothness. It's hard to tell how deep those scratches are. . Being able to apply multiple coats in a day, depends on the square footage of the project. Sigh. The main thing to worry about when it comes to Quartzite is if it is actually a true Quartzite. Bona Traffic (original) is two steps up from Mega. This helps our clients make up their minds before doing the whole floor. The cabinets were custom and all paint is SW- Pure White. Thank you for posting a picture! She lucked out and her floors look pretty good. The people there were very patient with us and very helpful. Bona Traffic finishes questions for people that have used it.