Can't say about an entire floor, but when finishing oily exotics, I
sand as desired and vacuum carefully.
Then I reduce the oil on the surface by wiping with laquer thinner,
toulene, etc. Something that flashes off really quickly in order to
keep from wicking further oils to the surface.
Your rag(s) need only be damp with this stuff
and make sure you are in a really well ventilated area.. plenty of fans
pointing outside... no AC to pull the fumes around the house.
Then apply an even coat of 1 1/2# cut shellac. >Lightly< sand. Apply
your finish as you normally would. Allow extra drying time as the oily
stuff combined with the shellac sealer will prevent the wood from
soaking up the thinners, so it may take longer to cure completely.
Good luck. As always, try it out on some scrap first and see how well
the finish resists abasion.
Robert
Try Seal Coat from Zinnser. It is De-Waxed Shallac. You can poly over it and it
WILL stick.
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>Can't say about an entire floor, but when finishing oily exotics, I
>sand as desired and vacuum carefully.
>
>Then I reduce the oil on the surface by wiping with laquer thinner,
>toulene, etc. Something that flashes off really quickly in order to
>keep from wicking further oils to the surface.
>
>Your rag(s) need only be damp with this stuff
>and make sure you are in a really well ventilated area.. plenty of fans
>pointing outside... no AC to pull the fumes around the house.
>
>Then apply an even coat of 1 1/2# cut shellac. >Lightly< sand. Apply
>your finish as you normally would. Allow extra drying time as the oily
>stuff combined with the shellac sealer will prevent the wood from
>soaking up the thinners, so it may take longer to cure completely.
>
>Good luck. As always, try it out on some scrap first and see how well
>the finish resists abasion.
>
>Robert