Press it very hard into the coating, and rip it up. I'd love to know what finishes you ended up selecting as well. Our new floors just got done and we got to sneak a peek. Ryan Danielson and Angela Watkins did either of you find a solution to achieve the natural white oak finish you were looking for? white/grey countertops with light wood floor & stainless appliances? Looking for something similar to yours, thank you! The people there were very patient with us and very helpful. I will have to follow up. 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? Are You Gutsy Enough to Paint Your Floor White? Press it very hard into the coating, and rip it up. Quartzite is a metamorphic stone.. Sandstone converts to Quartzite from extreme heat and pressure. That leave NaturalSeal, ClassicSeal and IntenSeal. @widdy23 Seems like everything is taking longer than expected. Thank you. I got the hardwax sampler of--I think--16 colors? You want someone fully trained in the art of the 2-component (2K) water based system. @Ryan Danielson, I just told my cabinet maker to go ahead and order my cabinet doors in the rift oak so I've only got a couple of weeks to get this figured out. Hi thanks in advance for your help We are having white oak installed and finished on site. Not always as expected. How 'cheap' do you want to go with something that important? ), Make sure your installer has experience using the Bona products and especially the Nordic. thanks, All! Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. Has anyone applied the Bona Nordic and HD to white oak stair partsnewel posts/rails ? Light, white sealed floors or dark dramatic floors? I have found some great inspirational pictures. The use of water based is VASTLY different from oil based. I just got samples and have found mixing the white with mist gives almost an exact color for unfinished white oak. If it does nothing: Take a piece of masking tape (not painters tape). WebBona NaturalSeal is designed to be the foundation or first coat of a three-coat water-based system, so dont just use it for all your layers, thinking you are being clever and saving money. Thank you and the pros who commented for the valuable info! First - The second pic you gave looks really weird. Get ready for a LONG story! As for the cost of install$5/sf with FULL SPREAD glue + stain + sanding + finish (materials extra) is on the low side. Try this color if you want a darker shade. are you happy with it 2+ years later (and is it holding up well with food/oil stains etc) please share any details, like if you had 2 or 3 coats. If you do NOT want ORANGEthen stay away from "oil" based finishes or "oil modified". My cabinets are custom sizes and I was going to go with Barker cabinets (had my order all ready to send), but someone here on houzz recommended I check out this local guy first, and I am so glad I did! I adore the light color, but every little water spot shows, or a splash of spilled coffee. Did 4 coats of nordic and 3 traffic hd on 1 dollar a sq foot utility 4 inch white oak but some was red oak as well but still my dog likes it. @mtpo your floors are SO beautiful, do you know where they were ordered from and cost per sq ft? Also thank you for post and thank you too other posters. 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. I forgot to take a photo of the hand made air vent the installers made for the floor vent. Fortunately, the installer is sending them back to the lumberyard to be replaced. My husband and I had 5" white oak floors installed and we are like the look of one coat of Bona Nordic Seal and two coats of satin water based polyurethane on our floors. How are you liking it so far? Red oak floors look horrible, help with light stain colors needed! Which is why I posted asking for people's experiences today, but I never received any replies. By the way, did you use any fillers to fill the knots and gaps between the planks? Any specific fillers recommended for the knots & gaps ? Consider greige, blush, distressed blue or one of these other instant-classic cabinet colors, Try this classic kitchen combination for a design thats warm and inviting, Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers, Outdoor Lighting & Audio/Visual Specialists, Bleached White Oak Cabinets Star in This Two-Tone Kitchen, Seeing Green: Some Kitchens Ditch White for Mother Natures Neutral, Hold Everything Your White Kitchen Cabinets Just Got Better, White Cabinets Remain at the Top of Kitchen Wish Lists. So hand rail and newl postadvice would be appreciated! It must be sanded down and done again. I want a natural look as well and I think I'll end up meeting with our floor guy sometime next week to go over samples. 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Make warm gray your new go-to neutral, Find the right local pro for your project, Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers, Outdoor Lighting & Audio/Visual Specialists, https://sprucingupmamahood.com/provenza-vinyl-flooring-review/, 5 Essential Moves for Classic Scandi Style, Dream Spaces: 12 Beautiful White Kitchens, White Cabinets Remain at the Top of Kitchen Wish Lists, Natures Color Wisdom: Lessons on White From the Great Outdoors, What to Know About Engineered Wood Floors, Maison & Objet: Art Deco and a Return to Elegance, Color of the Week: Decorating With Warm Gray. Choosing finish on white oak floor. Will there be less haze if we use a satin finish? 1 coat seal and 2 coats finish. I want to make sure the floor is fully coated and not have to buff and finish again sooner than would normally be necessary. carlyhow many coats of HD did they apply? Your comment was devised to make me feel small and make worry about my floors when they are already finished. If you you know you are doing something we offer on floor samples (3x3) in many combinations and finishes. If so, they are normal surface marking, nothing to worry about. Just stick with Bona Traffic HD in a satin and you will be fine. Those are STUNNING! I waxed it out. My plan was boba natural seal plus 3 coats HD extra matte, but I didnt know about a next final step, please provide detail/product for final sealant step. Floors look VERY good! Oak floors are beautiful and timeless. I am hoping this Sherwin Williams product won't yellow over time. The FASTEST curing water based products are Bona Traffic HD and Loba 2K Supra AT. I asked for, but he never did, an all country white one. Im glad we didnt go darker. if anyone else has found a reasonable solution, could you pls share what you did and a few pix? I am posting some final outcome pictures in different rooms and lighting. We did samples on floor and two coats looks significantly different. W Spray Mop Kit EJD1462712 First - The second pic you gave looks really weird. @kasmit00 Did you ever find the recipe for your post from last year with the beautiful soft "brown" floors? Another problem was that the Bona guy I called was not familiar with Loba products, and I am considering both. I read ClassicSeal is a cheaper sealer in the Bona lineup? (Thank you @Joseph Corlett for giving me the confidence to use Corian and to Heartwood Solid Surfaces for doing the work.) And this will continue to occur until the finish is "done right". Look out for inexperience. Ours is from Norway. Thanks so much! That makes SOOOO much sense. There is a haze to the floors as someone posted its most likely due to the matte finish. It didnt seem to show the variations in the wood, light to dark, etc, grain, etc. They're supposed to start the finish tomorrow morning and it is Bona MEGA clear. Training costs money. WebOld worn white oak floors get a makover with Provincial stain to achieve a warm medium toned brown. Of the Bona sealers, NordicSeal looks to white to me and AmberSeal - well the name says it all, trying to stay away from the amber look. It wasnt 3 coats in one day. trump2 would love to see the final product and what you chose, if your floors are finished. Painting Floor Tile or replacing floor tile, Politique d'Utilisation des Cookies de Houzz. I appreciate your pros helping on all these questions. I didn't choose the Nordic because I thought the white pigment made it look unnatural. I did look at photo posts to get an idea of what product/color I was looking for as I wanted something a little more custom and different. We will be going with something close to that. Obviously flooring isnt my specialty, but it is yours. ! Stand up to the effects of UV on the oak over time, 3. I think I would have done semi-gloss as a base and the matte as a final top coat or maybe satin as a top coat. I also read you dont want to go too thin. Titan and Fortico can go on top of the waxes and reactives. Please hire someone first before asking them to put down 'colour patches'. Indem Sie auf Annehmen klicken, stimmen Sie dem zu. You might want to do some reading regarding matt finish. HELP!!! They are dry and need one more day to cure. These are the LVP samples and my unfinished white oak stair parts. (We dont know for sure what our on site finish will be either but felt we had a little more control this way.). I realize your flooring was "select" not #2 and that makes a difference. We are building next year and making decisions now. And it is taking me some time to get used to a matte floor. I will report back once I have the application on a sample board. I personally love Quartzite. These posts priceless. I am aware that it will require maintenance but most things do so Im fine with it. The wood is from Cochrans Lumber in Berryville, VA. ), Share pics of white oak hardwood floors stained with Bona (1st home!). You should be able to try to scrape it (drag it hard across at any angle), dent it (press your nail in), etc, and nothing visible *at all* should happen. Looks like it was a screen shot with the flooring compan of Seattle Hardwood out of Mukilteo. Then go with water based and be done with it. If not, you can at least trivially test the floor: First. Dark Hardwood Floors vs. Light Hardwood Floors? . WebBona ClassicSeal Floor sealer highlighting the wood's natural color Size: 1 gal Find a distributor Information Documents Key benefits Minimizes tannin bleed, especially on white oak Exceptionally clear, highlighting true color of wood VOC Compliant Seals the wood, preventing the finish from penetrating Information Question - is there a reason a floor may take or need less finish? Yours looks so light and bright. He just did coat #2, not sure how much he used. You will save a little compared to Traffic HD, perhaps $0.25 psf. How to best deal with prominent railings in split level home, Durability of white macabus quartzite vs. quartz. We love our floors! And it is taking me some time to get used to a matte floor. The sand/finish guys sampled natural seal, amber seal and IntenSeal. Here are some of my samples. Heres how to keep them that way, Let the sunshine in. I also have some design software that may help with your need. Thanks. Gravity works. When I see Nordic in photos it looks beautiful, but I dont think I want a white wash. They didnt have classic to sample, but the sand/finish guy said it would be closer to the Natural than IntenSeal. If a few hundred dollars (or even more), meant the difference between loving my finished product and hating it, I felt having samples was well worth the cost. We planned to wait 6 days to move in and will use felts and place furniture down gently. The reason: they turn orange. How did you retained the natural color of the wood? Is the Nordic still a problem? I have some anxiety he didn't apply the poly in the correct thickness. white/grey countertops with light wood floor & stainless appliances. It is my impression that this as raw wood had less variation in color from one board to another and less pronounced grain and was a bit lighter than the American white oak or the other European white oak I saw. Still a good quality product line, just not the best. What is your installer recommending? Any suggestions would be great. It was one coat of seal. Haven't made decisions on flooring yet, but I love white oak. This is not designed to be the tough outer layer I had no idea that white oak looks different when grown in one geographical area versus another. Here are pictures of Bona Natural and Traffic HD on white oak for anyone wondering, Gorgeous! Or Loba 2K + their stain lineyou get the idea. First - The second pic you gave looks really weird. professional finishes are sold in gallons only. View a wide selection of Rugs and other great items on KSL Classifieds. I'd say I send back at least 20 bundles a year that are not true Quartzites even though they are passed off to me as such. Your house lay out seems very much like ours! I like it a lot no visible seam at the back of the countertop). so you did one coat of natural and two coats of HD? Oil wax floor finishes are poor choices for cabnet finishes. My contractor said that I will probably need to use the renew oil every few year which I am fine with. Our hardwood installer and contractor use DuraSeal products often and Bona Mega. Can they be easily buffed out with a non-scratch sponge? Is This the Year Blue and Green Kitchen Cabinets Edge Out White? Anyway, good luck. I'll be sure to question about their history with using bona in the past. DH wants to just go with light maple cabinets and I am tempted. Someone else on here suggested Durasupreme. One more thing, the rooms Ive put this flooring in are the master bedroom, guest bedroom and an office, so no heavily trafficked areas. @clairepope It's only been a year - so far they are perfect! WebMy new white oak floors have 1 coat of Bona Natural Seal and 2 coats of Bona Traffic HD satin. Let's see how long this finish last. And using Bona Traffic HD is a MASSIVE upgrade over Mega. Carly, please provide source for your floors, exactly what Im looking for. It shouldn't if it's in good shape, but don't know what shape it's in, so figure i'd warn you. LOVE, Blizzard fierce or butter soft, white can highlight shapes, unify a room and perform miracles on the cheap, Its typically the primary color in gardens. The solid white D e k t o n didnt clean up as well as Neolithic or Corian. All you have are tge home centers to choose from. Any help appreciated! I have a dog that has an occasional accident. In the finishing business, 'special' requires a bigger price tag. It looks like the grain is *very* deep on the board to the left. The wood Is white oak from Norway (from Cochrans in Virginia). I know this is a flooring product but the color was almost perfect. I know one of the Milesi products in the natural effects side does contain a UV filter. Disregard the walls (we are installing a new kitchen). If it does nothing: Take a piece of masking tape (not painters tape). If so, they are normal surface marking, nothing to worry about. The correct answer should be "nothing at all". The cost of the floors and Bona sealer plus 3 protective coats was almost twice the price that my parents paid for the house I grew up in so be prepared to gasp and clutch your wallet. Do you know if the Milesi you ordered includes sealer to stop tannin bleed and a UV filter? @HU-6868130 your herringbone looks amazing! The coating should not come up. @skru33 Thanks! It's a installer issue. While I am not happy that we are all having this issue - I am somewhat relived to see that I am actulally not losing my mind that this look should be achievable in some fashion . It was not supportive or helpful. He can work a section. Its a shame since it could be helpful for others. I love your base molding, where do you buy that from? 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. Rift white oak lowers and white uppers. My flooring guy said (and backed it up with a sample) that a water-based sealant with *no tint* (I think Bona ClassicSeal?) Make sure you use a PROFESSIONAL who is TRAINED in water based applications. They have little to no chemical resistance. That means a coat of Sealant and two coats of finish. Ask youself, do you WANT to see a floor that shines AFTER you clean it? Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. Brazilian Floors did the installation and finishing. The other two will give you more color. If you think of the paint color of your cabinets.pass it on please. And rubio makes a treatment for acid stains. Back to square one. Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. @Ashley I just want to lay down on my floors and HUG them!! Installing an 8" plank with full spread glue is EXPENSIVE (the labour alone is intense). If that's OK to do (ie I remember hearing it's a problem when you apply more layers like poly but I'm not sure) it might work for you. Heres a photo of our family room. Ive read quite a few different comments on all 3 and some seem conflicting. Three teenagers, a dog. I acknowledged that there would be an upcharge for the TrafficHD and expected it. Bona nordicseal is greenguard certified for indoor air quality. Make your home a homage to Scandinavian style or simply add a few nicely Nordic touches with this checklist of key features, Snowy cabinets and walls speak to a certain elegance, while marble counters whisper of luxury, Find out the most popular countertop, flooring, cabinet, backsplash and paint picks among homeowners who are renovating, Blizzard fierce or butter soft, white can highlight shapes, unify a room and perform miracles on the cheap, Engineered wood flooring offers classic looks and durability. I got a quartz remnant for the tub area (a kinda white) in my hideaway bathroom and Ocean Jasper Quartz for the master ADA bathroom. The least porous Quartzites are actually called crystalline Quartzites. Your wood may take the coats differently than our wood. WebBona NaturalSeal is a waterborne sanding sealer designed to retain the appearance of unfinished wood on your floor. They are light, modern, and show the natural color and variation of the wood. 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 If you said you wanted the look of 'raw wood' then matte is what they would have brought. Natural came in too natural or raw (though thats what I thought I wanted). 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. It is slightly better than a oil base polyurethane system. My new white oak floors have 1 coat of Bona Natural Seal and 2 coats of Bona Traffic HD satin. A hint of tan. Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. How are things holding up a ~year later? Can you add some white to the Renner System? I could not get dog drool, LOLwe also scratched it and our current floors (factory oil urethane) with tips of a scissor to compare. Red and white oak floors are increasing in popularity. Granite is an igneous rock also formed from extreme heat and pressure. I bought a cleaner made for the finish (similar to m quartz) and touch up is easy if needed. One other question. The cost of the floors is such a big expenditure that I didnt even ask the installer if or how much he was charging me for the samples I chalked it up to the overall cost of the floors. Bona sealer to avoid uneven tannin pull due to using a water based poly, (especially on white oak), no stain, then Bona Traffic HD. We are having the same dilemma with our cabinets. Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. Bona Traffic finishes questions for people that have used it. The reactive simply pulls the tannins. Never make color selections off a computer screen or printed brochure. The company that supplied the raw wood and the installer both recommend Bona products. He is also meeting with Sherwin Williams this weekend at a trade show in Vegas and will see if there are any better options to achieve the Studio McGee look on rift white oak we are all looking for. He will then send the sample to a Sherwin Williams Product Finishes Store and they will match the sample. The water-based products are also much easier to work with. Thank you SJ McCarthy for your expertise and explanation of time between coats, drying time and curing time. Bona DriFast Stains are compatible with all Bona finishing systems, including waterborne. For those asking to see Intense Seal on white oak. Site finish your floors with Rubio monocoat and get exactly what you want. What color are your cabinets and what color Corian did you go with? It shouldn't if it's in good shape, but don't know what shape it's in, so figure i'd warn you. Do not use the following Bona naturale, Loba invisible, pearl or pure For the top coat. From all Ive read, it seems Bona Traffic HD is the way to go on the finish coats. These were my red oak in a medium stain and you can definitely see the red undertone: My SIL did a darker stain on her floors and she says the cleaning is brutal. White streaks in floor. Im happy with the color. Forget prefinished. 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. Good luck! and I wish we had another layer of protection. Do you think there is any major issue with this? But some of the most popular recent kitchens on Houzz tell a different story, Whether light and breezy or rich and moody, these wood-rich kitchens might make you rethink painted cabinets, If you favor a little color in your kitchen, look to these spaces that run the gamut from light to dark, See how the most popular kitchen cabinet color effortlessly supports a variety of inviting design features, Tired of white? Not a one. P.P.S. NordicSealis an easy to use water-based sealer from Bonawhich you can use it to achieve this popular whitewashed look. MaryJane, My white oak floors have 1 coat of Bona Natural Seal and 2 coats of Bona. Finalize your sanding with 150 grit and apply the first coat. I have been on these boards so many times looking for advice and photos from what others have done. En cliquant sur Accepter , j'accepte l'utilisation des cookies telle qu'elle est dcrite plus en dtail dans la Politique d'Utilisation des Cookies de Houzz. There are a couple places where either a dogs nail or something created a tiny gouge all the way through to the wood - so the Bona is not impermeable. 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. Although, it can be used as a stand alone sealer. You are looking at putting the cart before the horse. We were advised to wait until the economy rebounds.
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