Our contract calls for oil-based finish on our newly installed (but
unfinished) 600 sq. ft. of maple hardwood flooring (light-colored
maple, not dark). What coating? I'm told water-based is more
expensive, is more durable, protects against UV rays better, and
leaves a more natural-colored finish on maple. Oil-based puts a
yellowish finish on the wood, I'm told. Also, I'm told water-based is
more difficult to apply.
Anyone have experience with this? Is water-based that much better (or
oil-based on maple much worse)? Is it worth it to ask for water-based
on maple, and to fork up the difference? Thanks for any help.
"no1herenow" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I love statements like this....
> Water-based also contain some wonderfully toxic materials.
> Moisture-cured poly's are superior, however.
Very true. 2 component water based has poly-functional aziridine, highly
toxic, known for birth defects.
Moisture cure needs moisture to cure, only works best in high humidity.
M Hamlin
Greg, Take a look at moisture cure. It hardens like a rock. Just get
out of the house when it's applied for a day or so. The fumes are
awful. Use two coats and you will never have to finish the floor
again. Does get amber some but not worse than other finishes.
Don't do it yourself. Hire a floor contractor who is qualified.
On 24 Aug 2003 18:38:40 -0700, [email protected] (Greg) wrote:
>Our contract calls for oil-based finish on our newly installed (but
>unfinished) 600 sq. ft. of maple hardwood flooring (light-colored
>maple, not dark). What coating? I'm told water-based is more
>expensive, is more durable, protects against UV rays better, and
>leaves a more natural-colored finish on maple. Oil-based puts a
>yellowish finish on the wood, I'm told. Also, I'm told water-based is
>more difficult to apply.
>
>Anyone have experience with this? Is water-based that much better (or
>oil-based on maple much worse)? Is it worth it to ask for water-based
>on maple, and to fork up the difference? Thanks for any help.
>Take a look at moisture cure. It hardens like a rock. Just get
out of the house when it's applied for a day or so. The fumes are
awful.
Moisture cured poly's contain isocynates, and are toxic to use. DO NOT USE
THEM.
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"klaatu" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Greg, Take a look at moisture cure. It hardens like a rock. Just get
> out of the house when it's applied for a day or so. The fumes are
> awful. Use two coats and you will never have to finish the floor
> again. Does get amber some but not worse than other finishes.
> Don't do it yourself. Hire a floor contractor who is qualified.
>
> On 24 Aug 2003 18:38:40 -0700, [email protected] (Greg) wrote:
>
> >Our contract calls for oil-based finish on our newly installed (but
> >unfinished) 600 sq. ft. of maple hardwood flooring (light-colored
> >maple, not dark). What coating? I'm told water-based is more
> >expensive, is more durable, protects against UV rays better, and
> >leaves a more natural-colored finish on maple. Oil-based puts a
> >yellowish finish on the wood, I'm told. Also, I'm told water-based is
> >more difficult to apply.
> >
> >Anyone have experience with this? Is water-based that much better (or
> >oil-based on maple much worse)? Is it worth it to ask for water-based
> >on maple, and to fork up the difference? Thanks for any help.
>
Typically the water borne product is "Water White" i.e. clear with no
yellowing, it has much better qualities, easier and faster to apply, and
only costs a bit more a gallon.
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"Greg" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Our contract calls for oil-based finish on our newly installed (but
> unfinished) 600 sq. ft. of maple hardwood flooring (light-colored
> maple, not dark). What coating? I'm told water-based is more
> expensive, is more durable, protects against UV rays better, and
> leaves a more natural-colored finish on maple. Oil-based puts a
> yellowish finish on the wood, I'm told. Also, I'm told water-based is
> more difficult to apply.
>
> Anyone have experience with this? Is water-based that much better (or
> oil-based on maple much worse)? Is it worth it to ask for water-based
> on maple, and to fork up the difference? Thanks for any help.
On jobs that I want to look _really_ good and that I care about (as
opposed that I got shafted into doing) I use waterbased MEGA Bonx-X
finish. It's dummy proof. No buffing between coats, and no pooling. You
could probably pour the stuff on the floor, and come back an hour later
to find it perfect. I prefer the satin.
Oil is fine, but it's a PITA. It smells, is hard to clean, etc etc.
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