The reason I am asking is that I need to refinish our prefinished oak flooring and we would like it to reasonably match the newer oak treads we put on our stairway about 6 years ago. Yes Pallmann Magic Oil is a great finish and we highly recommend it. Here's how the time line SHOULD have gone: 1. @nataliapaul Since I wrote my previous comment, I've actually started a project with Loba's WS EasyPrime and 2K Supra AT with the help of @SJ McCarthy and @G & S Floor Service and several others here at Houzz and with YouTube application videos featuring Loba rep Tom Zagula. It is almost as tough as Aluminum Oxide. When it's damp and a little bit shinier during cleaning, I can see very light scratches, but once it's dry, you'd never see it at any angle. This is obviously an issue with many people because Ive had quite a few messages about when this final article to the series would be ready sorry for the delay over the holidays and thank you for your patience. It comes ultra matte. It is almost as tough as Aluminum Oxide. Some even have ultra-matte option like the photo of the White Oak above. After the third coat didnt have great protection, I ended up with the worst case option of re-sanding everything down to bare wood and going with an oil based finish. To answer your second question, at the time we liked the look of the old oil base finishes. (BTW, our prefinished flooring is by Bruce, and is a natural red oak strip with square edges (no bevels at all) and a low gloss finish. Hi there, sorry for late reply. We're very happy with the look and work done. The protective surface finish provided by 2K InvisibleProtectA.T. Loba has a new 2K Invisible AT. Thanks a million! If I wanted to darken it slightly with a stain prior to application what type would you recommend? Please LIVE your life while you wait for some suggestions from the Loba people (remember: Germany has a 5 WEEK WINTER BREAK) after the NEW YEAR. Any of Loba's waterborne products are going to be great. Chip M. BTW I found your Blog very helpful! Thank you!. The fumes from two-part, catalyzed coatings are very strong and contain cyanide-based chemicals that release isocyanates into the air that can damage your lungs. This is as good as you can get if youre looking for a surface finish that looks great, is low in VOCs, extremely fast cure time (3 days is incredible! I would appreciate your opinion. 4. If I were you, I would set myself a stopping point after 150 square feet or so and take a minute or two to closely examine the finish to see if tannin pull is occurring, and if so, if it is unacceptable. Most natural color possible. Is this a good choice? Jose did a great job executing the plan and the homeowners are happy with the outcome of the whole job, even if it does require a little more work on their end to get the base plate painted. Hopefully this series of articles has helped educate you on the basics of hardwood floor finishes and has shown you a clear choice as to what finish system youd like to invest in for your hardwood floors. It smells extremely bad, is too glossy (compared to low sheen hardwax oils) and ambers the wood too much. The WS EasyPrime is a dream to work with. Bona NaturaSeall is a sealantnot finish. You have never experienced this before because you had the HIGHEST GLOSS possible before. Hi Tadas! We are looking to refinish the exiting floors and add matching site-finished white oak in the kitchen. The Bona Traffic HD comes in extra matte, satin (super low gloss satinkinda like what you have now) and I believe it has a semi-gloss (which is like everyone else's 'satin'). No one is able to provide us the Lobaso we have gone with Bona. Thanks, Cheryl. I know it is upsetting but NOTHING can hurt the WOOD underneath. You should be able to match the sheens pretty closely though so that wont be a concern. (She mentioned how she had her contractor buy 25 little quarts of the older high voc Fabulon oil poly, since it was illegal to buy it in gallons in NYC, to redo her floor!). I apologize for overlooking your post. The company we hired stayed they only need about an hour to finish up tomorrow. If I had a choice Id go with the two component one in the link above. I'm glad I could pull you back from the edge! 1 S. 1 TTDSG Empfnger der Daten: Auftragsverarbeiter bermittlung in Drittstaaten: Findet nicht statt Garantie nach Nicht relevant. DuraSeal is a great company. 44ff DSGVO Einwilligung (Art. Like the other two finish systems we recommend, these finishes are highly water resistant, very durable and theyre easy to look after and maintain. Get a synthetic pad or foam brush? No enhancement or intensification of the light colour of the wood, the original colour is retained. If he omitted the hardener, he would have had a massively longer working time and could have easily worked alone. The problems you are having are precisely what one would expect if the hardener had not been used. Hmmmm switching products mid finish is not advised. Your mileage may vary. We have used it, but not enough to recommend it fully. 2. Many of your concerns (minus the white dot) have all occurred before with low gloss finishes. We have 3 dogs and they've done no visible damage to it. 49 Abs. In this article we will talk about the good and bad points of these 3 finish systems and reveal our recommendations for what we feel are the current top finishes in each category from our hands on, real world experience. To do the same with a surface finish we would need to re-coat the entire area so we could ensure that the new finish and sheen blends in properly. Thank you, Mike B, http://www.loba.de/us/about-loba/partners/distributors.html. I just put a towel under the dog bed and will worry about it some other time. I have no regrets about this choice but wanted to share my experience living with it as there isn't much of that here. 2 Nr. Water only. It has excellent chemical resistance and durability. Such great detail and info. Or if you want a good GLOW on your floors then move to semi-gloss. My questions to you are: 1) What is your experience of the durability of Rubio in water prone areas like kitchen and bath? As a former seller of Loba products I ALWAYS explain the 'no rugs for 6 months' stuff. These spots would have formed for the first 1 - 5 days (day 2 -7 of curing) while living on the floor. If you have a high traffic home with lots of dogs or children, or youre always walking across your wood floors with your dirty shoes, then you might want to consider this commercial grade option. If you dont want a lot of sheen then it could be perfect for boys and dogs. Updating this Sandy home included taking the wood floors from a warm brown to a cool brown. Finishes are not indestructible. If different, what sealing product will go with above. So, if we refinish our floors with a gunstock stain and then a water based finish will it be very noticeably different? I came across your blog while researching floor finishes. But like you, I do wish it was available too. I encountered your website while researching floor finishes.Thank you for all your information. A primer is not required, however, LOBA 2K Invisible Protect can be applied over all Loba sealers, primers, and LOBA Stain. Sorry for the newbie question but what is tanning pull? Hello Tadas, I am having my floors re-finished next week and the highly rated company doing it is using Loba Ws easy Finish. The 2 component versions of waterborne finishes usually have much better UV and sunlight inhibitors as well, compared to their single component counterparts. Fix is to apply finish onsite. Leave the area rugs OFF the floor. That happens when something RUBS against the LOW GLOSS floor and the rubbing/buffing/polishing leaves a GLOSSIER mark. So there you have it. The product is theirs.they usually are interested in finding out 'weird' things about their product. an absolutely beautiful 8 European oak, but they like to use Loba. 6. We are installing new hickory throughout the house. Do what you need to do to stay safe, would be my advice. If you are going with Bona then you will probably have to sand everything down to the raw wood and start again.yahnot fun but it is the most responsible way to ensure a properly bonded finish. These reports can be enough to shake a GC out of their 'nope; don't wanna' attitude. She doesn't like the Bissell, so she just uses the Loba "wet jet" thing I bought when we first had the floors done. I'm thrilled to be able to put this on my cabinetry project because it's going to give me long-term wear, and I'd put it on my floor without hesitation. I have had them to my home & have followed up with phone calls. Some painters who have worked regularly with products like Loba's 2K catalyzed coatings end up with lung irritation from the isocyanate fumes and end up discontinuing the use of 2K products as a result. Bona ClassicSeal is an exceptionally clear waterborne sealer that highlights the natural color of the wood, minimizes grain raise and tannin bleed. Sounds like a good plan. We havent used Supra AT on a project yet but we have been experimenting with it. Hi Tadas, any idea where we can order some Loba Ws Easy Finish Matte sealer in the USA for delivery to Colorado? We are looking at 20 gallons to do our white oak reclaimed barn wood floors. Installing the wood floors prior to the installation of the cabinets, we thought that the transition on the back of the cabinet was going to happen one way, but the reality was a little different than what we expected. My questions are 1. Day 6 AFTER the final coat: family can move back in - furniture can be GENTLY placed on the floor - no shoes in the house or hard toys played with on the floor, 12. We are working with old red oak. If, you have ever rolled Nordicseal, Natiuralseal, and poly shade successfully. Knowing what type of wood you have would help us advise, for instance, some woods benefit from a Loba UV Protect additive to help prevent wood lightening over time (useful especially for walnut), and Loba also offers a whitener that can be added to neutralize and lift the final color effect. I'm currently coating multiple planes of cabinetry with 2K Supra AT and have found that a new coating easily rolls off of a side that has already cured if there is any overlap, and that is after several days of the new layer being finished. Water based poly will cause tannin pull in white oak. I built a log home myself 15 years ago, and I installed heart pine floors throughout the entire home, including kitchens and bathrooms. No, it would not be. Any experience you can share to help choose between the two-component DuraSeal and Loba Supra finish. By the photos your finish is fully intact and doing it's job (even though you don't like the LOOK of it while it is going about it's job). -JP. A little bit of a pain to deal with, but overall no problem - Jose just had to go back and create a finished/returned end on the nosing. and the house has been rented. Difficult for a professional to do well? Have you looked at 2K Invisible too: http://www.loba.de/en/products/waterborne-finishes/2-component-waterborne-finishes/product/2k-invisible-protect-at.html. When it's Brand New, you definitely see every single thing that happens on it, but that settles down quickly and it's just solid plane of matte loveliness. First coat was applied today, and we were told its a 2 step process. The oil then is buffed in and then buffed off. Satin or semi-gloss? You must use the Loba 120 micron rollers or the process won't work right. The single component finish we use and recommend to our clients is called Pallmann Pall-X Power. White trim and cabinets provide a bright, crisp contrast to the grays. Retains the natural appearance and feel of untreated wood. To be sure, you might inquire with a store representative if you are purchasing the pad locally. That means no more being driven out of your home for days on end by strong fumes and toxic chemicals. You can use Natural colored stain too which will give you the look of oil with the benefits of water base. A wooden floor that feels completely natural. Other people such as, People worry about the color changes with Loba's WS EasyPrime and 2K Supra AT. But if the second estimate has 3 coats that are applied thinner than the 2 coat rate, then it will most likely be a more durable floor. 6 Abs. Then, each successive coat of 2K Supra AT (no more than 3 coats of the 2K Supra AT) should be laid down within 24 hours apart if at all possible. It is a low gloss satin which is MUCH easier to work with/live with. Yes, I would definitely keep the HVAC running throughout your entire application and curing times to keep the red oak at a proper moisture level. I think you should pick the more durable coating. The ingredients are listed as alcohol, anti-skinning agent, dispersion of polyurethane in water, micro wax, silicic acid, and silicone. The finish is absolutely beautiful and so strong. It can add a snick of yellow but not much. First picture, light scrape, buff with 240 and re-coat. Worried that another coat will mess up a nice job. The Loba 2K Supra AT or the Loba Invisible AT (both are tough) require the WS EasyPrime. That bag doesn't even look like the real 2K Invisible Protect product which comes in a plastic jug with a strainer pour spout and a separate small metal can of hardener to be mixed together with the base. We want the color to stay as natural as possible with no sheen. Provides a build layer and prevents the finish from penetrating into the wood surface. Ive also read that Glitsa MAxx is great too. The previous Houzz poster who had a failed application was a professional floor refinisher himself but had no helper and was, as I recall, applying Invisible Protect to white oak, the worst wood for tannin pull. But I also want to be able to apply new oil in areas that need freshening up a bit, like the kitchen. Loba Invisible Protect On Select Red Oak! should i open the windows as im laying the stain down? You need two coats of Traffic HD IF you use the sealant. The lack of hardness and lack of chemical resistance you are experiencing is precisely what I would expect to see in the event that the hardener wasn't used as part of a 2K system. How long ago did the 'latest' spot occur? NYC wood flooring nyMasterpiece company did an amazing job installing it a year ago, but of course they want to charge to fix it. Such a saga!!! Sanding the floors to expose raw wood with at least 3 grit levels. Considering 3 boys, dogs, and the fact it is a working farm, the floor has seen its share of wear. So do yourself a favour and remove the rugs. The finish is doing it's job. There are precautions you can take if using these products and you will need to decide with him if the risks are acceptable for the both of you. When I installed these I put min wax stain and several coats of polyurethane. i do have a person doing the edging and sounds like if i lay it on thick enough, we should be ok. I would get that issue sorted out first. Naturale has no UV blockers and oak will turn darker/yellow when exposed to UV light. I am just at a loss as to what to use. Unfortunately a fan blowing hot air wont cut it. Verarbeitendes Unternehmen: LOBA GmbH & Co. KG, Leonbergerstr. Thanks so much for your time and expertise! For particularly highly trafficked floors. For a first timer I think Rubio Monocoat would be easier. As you can see, there is a huge variety of colors and shades and mixes available with hardwax oils. If it is going over a stained oak floor, will the top-coats appearances be noticeably different from one another? I prefer the TOUGHEST of the tough = Bona Traffic HD. Getting ready to do my red oak flooring with the Loba invisible and it says no primer needed. Just dont mix too much product at once as it could harden before you get the hang of it and finish the floor. @Aglitter This will be just for the Loba Invisible. While I am located far away, I would be happy to refer you clients should the occasion arise. It has some surface build and can be restored every six months with a new maintenance coat. Verarbeitendes Unternehmen: Google Ireland Limited, Google Building Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Irland Genutzte Technologien: Cookies (VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC, PREF), Local Storage Verarbeitete personenbezogene Daten: IP-Adresse, angesehene Videos, Gerteinformationen, Referrer-URL Rechtsgrundlage: Art. Hi Tadas love your posts. The full cure (100%) is roughly 7-10 days. I wanted a rustic, beige toned color with gray undertones. A 12x13 room with one closet, takes time to cut in without making a mess. Would love to know if youve ever used this combo! It kind of defeats the purpose of the Invisible Protect. If properly applied and cared for, either one will wear well. (smiley face smiley face wink wink)! 5. @Mr. Baker I would highly recommend watching this video before starting, a tutorial on Loba 2K Invisible Protect AT by Loba's North American Business Manager Tom Zagula in conjunction with City Floor Supply: https://youtu.be/Kbu7kCzd1P0Notice that without primer, you will need to apply the Invisible thick and fast, always maintaining a wet edge to avoid tannin pull, especially on white oak. Because hardwax oils dont form a plastic film that sits on top of the floor surface, it makes them far easier to spot repair than surface finishes if you ever do any damage to them. Loba products do have a shelf life and need to be fresh. The wood was singing when others only hum. I have a red oak floor waiting to be finished. The Sealant is put on the raw wood as the first coat of product. Demos are always on 4 x 8 panels and without baseboards and doors. Obviously they take a beating from foot traffic, spills and cleaning (1-2 times daily), which finish would you recommend? Using a heavy first coat and always keeping a wet edge will help prevent tannin pull but may not in all circumstances eliminate it. This is commonly seen with LOW GLOSS finishes like Loba Invisible or Bona super matte. Thanks for your help. Just in case you need some help looking for quality assurances, use the NWFA link to figure out what pros SHOULD be like. I am using the semi-gloss sheen of the 2K Supra AT, and I think it looks fairly low-gloss in most lights. . Sounds like a good choice for the type of floors you have, Brazilian Cherry is beautiful and water based finishes work extremely well with them. Thank you, Alli. I was wondering if you can recommend a product to deepen the contrast in the two colors? I just found (and fell in love with!) We didnt like the smell or fumes though. You can see the results of our months of testing and more detailed information about these finishes here: Pallmann Magic Oil original review and the 2023 update. This is what I would look into first. This is the CERAMIC INFUSED polyurethane technology that gives the Loba EXCELLENT scratch resistance. Day 7 after the final coat - 99% cure has been achieved and full life can be lived. Thank you so much for your very informative website, Mr. Sadunasit is the best one of its kind that Ive found! Discuss all types of hardwood flooring here Hello all! For particularly highly trafficked floors. @SJ McCarthy suggested putting another layer of Loba 2K finish on top of what you have, for which you'd need to sand and probably use Loba WS 2K Contact first, but if what you have is already uncatalyzed, it may not hold up well due to not providing enough hardness for the initial layers. If you have any other questions pertaining to hardwood floor finish systems or you would like to see samples of our recommended finishes in person, please feel free to call us and ask. I'm in Canada and have sold cork flooring (yescork) to New Zealand and a few times to Australia. That means they DARKEN when exposed to sunlight. The older flooring is showing some wear and needs to be refinished.) Come back next day and remove plastic drapes (if anyfor the dust containment during sanding), 10. Be VERY aware of what that means. Area rugs "allowed" on the floor after 1 month.but this is NOT encouraged.fading/darkening of the floor should be allowed for 6 months after the sand/finish. Yes it is a very good finish and would do well for where you want to use it. I know you don't like the idea but hear me out. This Park City homeowner's wood beams have taken on an orange tone, her brown baseboards have a slight green undertone in some areas from sun exposure, and she had her kitchen cabinets painted black several years ago. He should be able to answer all your questions. Youll need to make sure you have really good ventilation. The lighting in daylight as compared to nighttime makes a larger difference in the color of the wood than does the coating itself, as shown: Help please!!! This is the finish we use for our commercial projects like retail stores, hotel lobbies, dance floors, cafes and restaurants. Quick cleaning, ready to use, pH neutral cleaner that will dry without streaks. The Bona NordicSeal = white frosting. We just need to know, is the issue the product or the way its been applied. Add to Cart Loba Cleanfix. Loba makes a UV blocker which can be added to the finish to inhibit the underlying wood from darkening/yellowing. These are among the most expensive finishes. Rolling Loba Invisible is a walk in the park. They had a nice amber color, a deep, thick build and were relatively easy to apply. Had we known how much different these floors would have been to our everyday life we would never have agreed to go with this product. Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. It misses it by a snick. The Supra AT comes in semi-gloss and matt sheens. 56-62, 71254 Ditzingen Genutzte Technologien: Cookie (fe_typo_user) Verarbeitete personenbezogene Daten: keine Rechtsgrundlage: 25 Abs. Loba WS 2K Invisible is a two component waterborne polyurethane finish that delivers excellent performance in either commercial or domestic timber flooring situations. Loba's coatings have a lot of elasticity built into them, but even so, it is best not to challenge the products by applying them to a floor that has swelled from outdoor humidity if that is not the final condition in which the floor will be used.As to your chance of success with Invisible Protect without primer, you have increased that already by having a helper for edges. It was done over time: the earliest was installed in 2002, then about 2006 and then 2010. 8. Here we are applying this water-based finish, (Unfortunately we cant work this fast in real life.). Please lend me your advice. Bona waterborne wood floor sealers offer excellent . 1 TTDSG, die Einwilligung in die weitere Datenverarbeitung nach Art. Beautiful home accomplished! Bona NordicSeal is a sealantnot a finish. Did you like the higher VOC oil based finishes better than the 2 component water base ones before they were banned? The US/Canada has the NWFA. It has exceptional scratch protection and elasticity (so it works with your hardwood's movement when the humidity changes). In my experience, the 2K Supra AT can begin to harden so tough by the 24 hour mark that it is best to get in there and do the intercoat abrasion and re-coat before 24 hours has elapsed for best sanding success and adhesion. The red oak floor sanded raw was stunning, but almost every stain that I tried brought out way too many warm tones that got me right back to the orange color it was before. They come with the option of multiple sheen levels. I love the look of those floors but Im curious if they are a #1 white oak versus a #2 which is what we have in installed.

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