timber floor what to use?

[seriph1]

Vicki

just one more consideration ('where will it end', I hear!)

take care NOT to flood the floor too much with the product - if you're using one, ask the person applying it if they have had problems/complaints regarding boards splitting due to glue-up-effect...... which occurs when product floods through so far that it basically glues boards together, and being stronger than the timber, when expansion/contraction takes place, the wood splits - often along the top groove I am told...... this is far less of a problem if the boards are still very tightly joined, as the product won't be able to penetrate too far. (apologies if this is unclear - it's still early here.....)

I bet those boards are starting to look great JUST the way they are



All I am saying is it might be good to do some further, final research with product suppliers/applicators, now that we in the peanut gallery have had our say.

[twinkoz]

Thanks Steve didnt know they could do that (carpet is looking a good option sigh) They seem to be fairly tight but the question would be are they tight enough. (We could have a TV show on timber floors) ha ha. Will delve further into it.

Regards
Vicki

[seriph1]

tv show is not as funny as you might imagine, but that's another story



I feel polished boards is a great idea - once you get some "professional" advice, along with finding out what guarantees are offered by appliers - If youre applying the product yourself, then think about Cabot's range, as they (and all the others now I guess) have, in my experience, a very helpful customer-help line, to address concerns and queries......carpet may be more practical for your large household..... perhaps not as nice as boards though.

If you can, let us all know what you decide to do

success

Steve

[twinkoz]

Thanks Steve. Now lm totally confused!! Will try and get some advice, a friend is having hers done professionally will ask him for a quote and fire some questions at him. Okay here is a thought! Tiles!! Guess they would crack with the movement in the floor.

Regards Vicki

[Dusty]

Hold on, Vicki, stick with the polished floors although all the info might seem a bit daunting and confusing:confused: trust me it will all be fine.

Here are some pics of some of my flooring work.
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...&threadid=7218

And later on tonight, I'll scan some of the Jarrah floors I've done. Hopefully, that'll keep you interested.

Cheers.

[Eastie]

From the wattyl site:
Description
A penetrating clear timber coating, predominantly for use on interior timber floors where a subdued gloss finish is desired. Provides a tough protective barrier.
Principal Uses
Ideally suited for interior timber floors subjected to heavy traffic, such as community halls, factories, public buildings and gymnasiums which are regularly maintained by polishing or recoated annually.

It's a subdued gloss so you will be able to see the grain and won't burn your eye's out with glare on a sunny day like a full gloss. Visit a few flooring displays and work out what you like best. Unless you've looked at them in person and like them be warned with high gloss - it more often than not detracts from the natural beauty of the timber

[Theva]

Sideline question to Dusty:

Your two pack finish looks great. Did you sand between coats?

Is steelwool between coats an option?

Probably what I am after is options for getting the grain smooth as possible and a hard coating then some rubbed satin finish on top (want everything don't I). Timber will be new blackbutt or brushbox.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Theva

[twinkoz]

Thanks Dusty, they sure look stunning, and the jarrah will look lovely done.Another question, we are in the south west of WA which gets very cold in winter, the house is built up off the ground so we would need to insulate underneath, any ideas (we can reach under most of the underneath). Looking forward to seeing the jarrah pics!!

regards
Vicki

[Dusty]

Here we go, Vicki.
the one on the left is 100 year old recycled Jarrah with a Satin finish.
the one on the right is new Jarrah, Two pack gloss finish.

[twinkoz]

Thanks for the reply Dusty, both look great, im still not sure which way to go ,today l was given an old hoover floor polisher from a friend,so lm going to do some testing on the back verandah whicjh is covered but still has jarrah floor boards, should be interesting trying a few methods. Thanks again for the great imput its been so helpful.

regards Vicki