skip to main content Sale ON SALE - UP TO 75% OFF Bathroom Vanities Chandeliers Bar Stools Pendant Lights Rugs Living Room Chairs Dining Room Furniture Wall Lighting Coffee Tables Side & End Tables Home Office Furniture Sofas Bedroom Furniture Lamps Mirrors FURNITURE First - The second pic you gave looks really weird. The instructions on the bottle is straight forward. Just just had solid white oak #2 flooring installed in my den. Training costs money. We wanted to end up with a floor that looked as close to our raw wood as possible but had lots of protection. If that does something, it's busted, you don't need to test further. is the only way to go. If you like to see a shiny floor RIGHT AFTER you clean the floor (because it makes you feel like you've accomplished something) then you are what I refer to as a 'clean-shiny' person. HELP!!! The builder had choices for us, this or that type of choice. Curtains will block the bookcase. @Gilligan GehrityI am lucky (at least where I live) to have a cabinet maker who #1 will fit me into their schedule and #2 is willing to learn a method to satisfy my requests. They look closer to the raw wood tone. WebChapter IV - Four Eyes Were Reading the Passage I was running the head of my pencil-case along the line as I read it, and something caused me to raise my eyes. It still should not come off. Dry finish. I read some really old posts here that say stay away from the Nordic. I will mention some Quartzites have a higher level of porosity and should be sealed regularly. Ive read quite a few different comments on all 3 and some seem conflicting. However, I think the maintenance is much harder than what I previously had - natural red oak with a higher sheen. It is the way it is normally done. Based on the research I've done, Nordic Seal has a tendency to show white streaks on the floor. Gravity works. It will make the white oak whiter. Can you also please send a picture of the floors with the seal and traffic HD? ! Looking at your photos, I love the look of your kitchen. https://sprucingupmamahood.com/provenza-vinyl-flooring-review/. I think they are some discussions on houzz regarding that. WebBona AB is a family-owned, sustainably-driven company that supplies products for installing, renovating, maintaining and restoring premium floors. Are light white oak wire brushed floors hard to keep clean? The NaturalSeal will offer the closest to the 'raw look' you are after. @mtpo We are also considering the Bona nordic seal on white oak. Loba in any of its water based formats (low gloss keeps it from looking "finished") options will do exactly what you want. Its small enough, you should be able to manage it. A sand/refinish of an existing floor = $4-$5/sf. 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. @tkgriff I love your floors and am thinking about going for much the same look! We installed almost 3000 sq ft throughout our home and it is the most important feature of our renovation. Ask youself, do you WANT to see a floor that shines AFTER you clean it? I am posting some final outcome pictures in different rooms and lighting. I personally love Quartzite. We peeked through the windows and the floors are covered with brown paper. In this video, Joe demonstrates how to use Bona NordicSeal to achieve a whitewashed look in a hardwood floor. Every client after that training will pay extra for his/her expertise. I'll be sure to question about their history with using bona in the past. The reason: they turn orange. If you have 3000sf then the $2500 upgrade is nothing. It can work with a range of subfloors, including concrete, Looking for something different from an all-white kitchen? Thats a problem Im left with and he wrote that message to me, not the hardwood installer. I was thinking Bona Natural and then Bona Extra Matte finish? p.s. Most of the articles I read suggested that 3 protective coats is the way to go. I'm sorry but this finish is not "salvageable". He said my sister was lucky ((so far) he said its really not supposed to be used for countertops. The refinisher must take the time and the money to go to a Bona 3-day training work shop. We ended up using one coat of Bona natural sealer and two coats of HD matte on the floors. They don't like doing it - because they go through SOOO many screening discs (I've heard of more than 12 discs being used in one home). I could also put hot pots on the stainless. Past techniques to achieve a natural floor look relied on harsh chemicals like bleach, two-part peroxide-based strippers or oxalic acid. 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'. :). That means a single guy can take his time. I disagree that it was not an attack on me as G & Ss follow up comment said, oh yeah, hidden message. I am aware that it will require maintenance but most things do so Im fine with it. I have had the same inspiration kitchen photo for months. I believe you can put Titan on top of Pullman's and then Fortico on top of Titanif you like Pallman's colors. Heres a pic kitchen isnt finished yet but should give you an idea, Blizzard fierce or butter soft, white can highlight shapes, unify a room and perform miracles on the cheap, Avoid going too traditional and too clean by introducing an off-white palette that brings a touch of warmth and elegance, From silvery ash to honey blonde or chalk white, light-toned floors hold the key to the pared-back simplicity of Scandinavian style, Rustic touches from nature embellish the white-and-wood palette in this remodeled house in Denmark, White too bright in your kitchen? Red oak stairs - Do I install white oak floors or red? We love our floors! Have a wet rag handy to wipe away mistakes and drips. Even Van Gogh couldn't do that! @Renee Czeryba, my advice: when you test put sealer and finish on top to see how it is really going to look. If you wanted a specific COLOUR range (but didn't say anything about the look of raw wood) then the finisher brought what s/he sees people RIGHT NOW wanting (because it is trendy). That's how building law works. There are some finishes that are a 'high-gloss satin' but I don't know where Bona Traffic HD satin sits on the glossy or not gloss level. Floors are already sitting in the new house acclimating and I know that I am not cut out for the oil finish.). These posts priceless. I'm actually impressed he is putting up with me and my ideas - lol. It was another rude comment from someone who was engaging in further confrontation.Ive already asked Houzz to delete the post. The Bona Traffic HD is three steps higher than Mega. (Side shower walls are white). @CEM TOSA It took me forever to decide on countertops. I like natural white oak with your concept. We will have 3500 sq of wood and certainly dont want problems. I like it a lot no visible seam at the back of the countertop). The people there were very patient with us and very helpful. You need to start watered down, for they are strongjust take good notes of your ratios, LOL. Erfahren Sie hierzu mehr in der Houzz Cookie-Richtlinie. I realize your flooring was "select" not #2 and that makes a difference. 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. After looking into the flooring situation I found that if a wood floor person says "it won't hold up in Florida" theirs won't! I dont want to hide the clerestory windows with coverings and dont like the strings that show with bottom-up shades (maybe OK for the bedrooms). I did a lot of research before deciding on what product to use and how many top coats to use. Any ideas on stain/stain combos and sealants to make it happen? We have decided to go with a mix of white and light wood for the cabinets. We recently installed new white oak hardwoods and did not like the color they turned out and will be refinishing them again - would love to get it right second time around (felt the floors looked a lot different when complete than our small sample in round one). Many, many, many more professional grade finishes. He told me that the floor would look the same, which was obviously a lie. The contractor has also suggested one coat of Loba 2K Supra on top. The trick is to A) find the professional trained in water based finishes and B) keep the sheen to satin or matte. Red and white oak floors are increasing in popularity. It seems much darker than the close up picture with the paper removed Just wondering which is closer to what you see in person? I absolutely love the floors. Your wood may take the coats differently than our wood. Cant wait to see the reveal, @mtpo - Floors are looking fabulous! Here's how to see if marble's right for you, A couple remodel their kitchen to better match their 19th-century Oregon homes style, The cabinets and a new layout transform a once-dark New Jersey kitchen into a light and bright space, Avoid going too traditional and too clean by introducing an off-white palette that brings a touch of warmth and elegance, Sure, white kitchens are beautiful when theyre sparkling clean. How did you retained the natural color of the wood? But was the Bona Traffic absolutely clear? We have just received a couple samples however and they haven't had the same look as some of the inspiration picture. I have found some great inspirational pictures. Is this permissible to use on cabinets. I would appreciate your advice on how to avoid the haze and advice on the Nordic product. Their availability (not alwaysbut sometimes) or their LACK of availability (the best people are ALWAYS BOOKED months in advance). Color we like the Bona Nordic best and the Bona Natural second, but they both have a muddy haze when you see them in real life. Nice, eh?! Please continue to post pictures of your kitchen. Thank you. Do you know if Duraseal is found in home stores? How are you liking it so far? A hint of tan. There are MANY people who do NOT know they are 'clean-shiny' people until they purchase matte floors. I got attacked on this thread or another Houzz thread by a contractor for mentioning Rubio for cabinets but I did a ton of research and looked at pictures and it is what we went with. Nordic seal is not a easy product to put down, unless you have experience. Photos would be helpful. We are building next year and making decisions now. My sister has Neolith and loves it (clean up a breeze but she does have nicks near her sink after 1 year). Dark Hardwood Floors vs. Light Hardwood Floors? They are very unforgiving and I can't imagine these floors in a house with kids and a dog. WebHealthsmart: 640-8174-1900HS, Healthsmart - 640-8174-1900HS - HealthSmart Steel Shoe Horn 24", White, HealthSmart Steel Shoe Horn 24" L, White, Epoxy-coated Steel I answered them in order. 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. Someone else on here suggested Durasupreme. I wish we did three coats of the Traffic HD as he have a ton of traffic (three kids and a dog!)