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Bona NordicSeal to Create a Whitewashed Hardwood Floor Our contractor suggested Bona Mega to save some money. Here are our raw floors right now. That means a coat of Sealant and two coats of finish. bona A history of Savannah and South Georgia : volume II I always keep at least 100 bundles of stone in stock that I personally hand pick so I purchase thousands of slabs a year. That seems light to me, but he said it was sufficient (that word doesnt make me feel convinced). I used no filter on the photos, on an overcast morning from different angles. Red oak floors look horrible, help with light stain colors needed! So it looks like I must know what product I am likely to use before I can even find a pro.So I am experimenting on my own, trying to narrow down the options. It still should not come off. Doing the samples benefits me and the installer and builder they want me to like the finished product so they dont have an unhappy client. Why did you decide to go with Corian? Ha. Find the right local pro on Houzz to kickstart your project. @Elaine Gauthier Art Did you find any solution or larger cabinet maker that has the white oak? (Just read the dog drool threads.) And finally, a 'fit' *might include costs.but it should be much lower on the list than you might think. I am often surprised at how it feels to open/close off certain areas. My builders subs didnt handle either material and just about everyone except @Joseph Corlett (who regularly comments on Houzz) grimaced when I mentioned Corian. Here are some of my samples. Ive read quite a few different comments on all 3 and some seem conflicting. One that I just came up was someone who posted a picture of their island door with Bona NaturalSeal. Is there a really hidden section (you only need about 1 inch square) that you don't mind possibly damaging? White Wow sounds beautiful! For a house your size and a $50k budget. BTW -/ we learned that the color of the wood is different and takes the sealer or stain differently depending on where it is from. 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. I am actually in the process of having a quart sample of the Milesi Natural Effect 2k finish sent my way. Seems quite excessive but want to make sure I understand before I bring this issue up. 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. Choosing finish on white oak floor. They have been through such an immense amount of heat and pressure during formation that all the sand grains have become crystals of Quartz. So much to consider and my cabinet maker doesn't seem to be able to recreate what I am looking for. Carlyweiss, your post and pictures are so helpful for those of us in the choosing process. The problem is that at this point my trust level is quite low. It is engineered 7 - to be finished on site. If you go natural, then ask yourself ONE question: "Do I like 'honey oak'?" If you answered NOOOOOOOO! Two things to do: First, drag your fingernail across it, see what happens. It is the single most abused/used FINISH ('finish' means 'pretty) in your home. 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. Could my response be taken incorrectly? A gallon of Varathane = $80 (Home Depot). Is there a really hidden section (you only need about 1 inch square) that you don't mind possibly damaging? The one that Bona advertizes as clear made our wood look a tiny bit orange. It will 'deepen' the colour you see (ie. We were going after the Studio McGee house look attached. :), @bowmeister67 and @widdy23 I used exactly what bowmeister said , 1 coat of Bona Nordic seal and 3 coats of Bona Traffic HD satin. And all the answers. The cost is nothing compared to the durability it will give. We see it FAR to often (as in DAILY) on this forum. Bona I cannot find any locally. Installing an 8" plank with full spread glue is EXPENSIVE (the labour alone is intense). Should a distributor be able to walk me through using this product for more details? The correct answer should be "nothing at all". We are looking for the same - any update on what you ended up using? what made you decide to go with natural. We have decided to go with a mix of white and light wood for the cabinets. Windows for a 1920's Spanish style home in SoCali. First - The second pic you gave looks really weird. This is part and parcel of your payment. White Oak Kitchen Cabinets - Bona NaturalSeal It has not been sanded or sealed yet so I hope we still like it when its finished. Traditionally you will ask for QUOTES and then VIEW their work (photos or in person if they have clients who offer their home as a 'show piece' = very rare) and THEN you hire the person who as the best "fit" for your needs. Very patient. The builder already ordered the wood. It looks like you have SOLID 5" (that ranks as wide plank = glue assist) White Oak. think it turned out well. I'd love to know what finishes you ended up selecting as well. Your wood may take the coats differently than our wood. If you like the look of your raw white oak floors then NaturalSeal is your best bet. I believe they put Bona Mega One over the top just for example, but we will be using Bona Traffic HD. He installed the floors beautifully, but installed red oak even though I showed him a sample of pre-finished white stained white oak. Thanks for the responses. Would love to hear from anyone who has sampled these Sealers and what they thought. Mega is the 'cheap' level of the Bona line-up. In real life, they dont have as much brown as in the photo. WebBona NordicSeal is a waterborne sanding sealer that is formulated to provide a green alternative to a whitewashed floor without the use of caustic materials such as bleach. I've tested their smoke reactive and their Baro reactive Both can be adjusted with water or their "clear" so that you can get varying tones. It is not the homeowner's fault that the job was bid too low (but they did accept the bid)but it is now the homeowner's experience (part of the decision process of taking the low bid) to live through a full sand and refinish of a brand new floor. Someone posted on here that if you like a just washed look reconsider using matte. @Abigail Barber Burgum you can just go to their website to find the nearest dealer to you. Directly before me was one of the mirrors I have mentioned, in which I saw reflected the tall shape of my friend, Mr. Jennings, leaning over my shoulder, and reading the page at which I was They either look to white/milkey or they are orangish yellow. I havent figured out if Im going to use any window coverings yet. He did know his stains and how it would finishI will give him that. I didnt want to pull up the protective paper but you can see the floor a little better in this photo. View a wide selection of Rugs and other great items on KSL Classifieds. Below Jack and Jill bath with Corian countertop AND Corian integrated sinks. How much should I expect the Traffic HD to change the color? The light white washing will give you the raw look. Question - is there a reason a floor may take or need less finish? By the way, did you use any fillers to fill the knots and gaps between the planks? We didnt get the fumed product because we couldnt know for sure what color the finished product would be. Do not use the following Bona naturale, Loba invisible, pearl or pure For the top coat. Can two finish coats be done in a day or should there be a day between all 3 coats? No scrape, no scratch, no nothing. It will not etch like Marble, but has a marble like appearance. Haven't made decisions on flooring yet, but I love white oak. My fear was that a lower quality finish would yellow or amber the wood. This is a platform for people to help one another. The coating should not come up. The webpages say that Classic "highlights the natural color of the wood" while Natural is "designed to retain the appearance of unfinished wood" but having seen the raw, sanded wood which was remarkably gray, I don't know how the latter is possible. That leave NaturalSeal, ClassicSeal and IntenSeal. Emily Henderson has a white metal railing in her split level home that is pretty gorgeous and widely photographed. Thx for sharing. Web$55.00 Mainstays Farmhouse Oversized Floral Cream Area Rug, 7x10 for sale in Murray, UT on KSL Classifieds. Bona NaturalSeal Also, Durasupreme got less than good reviews online. I completely understand the desire to keep it open between the kitchen and lower level because you want to keep the sight lines and feeling--but perhaps you should just "try" closing it off and see how it feels. I think they are some discussions on houzz regarding that. In Honor Of Design Due to it's ingredients, It is mainly used for custom color mixes with dyes and Bona's sport paint line for insane color schemes. Mega One is a clear non-yellowing finish. If others have experience with this product would love them to chime in. Apply and wipe off excess. If, Bona Mega is your budget. I dont recall the price of the lumber / the price our builder charged us (he ordered it on his account). The sand/finish guys sampled natural seal, amber seal and IntenSeal. Also hope this helps .. colors hard to see on monitor, I tested classic seal, white stain and Nordic seal as well. WebUsing Bona NordicSeal to Create a Whitewashed Hardwood Floor Ever since greige became a big trend, people have been trying to lighten up their homes. WebApplication of the sealer will alter the chemical structure of the porous sandstone or natural stone providing a excellent water repellent and stain resistant surface. 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 have read through almost every post here looking to see how to get the most natural finish without yellowing. Photos would be helpful. This is what G & S was responding to.a quick scan of your answer (I'm guilty of it myself some times) can give the impression that everything was done same day (which it wasn'tbecause I asked about the LAST coatnot the timeline to reach last coat). (The Classic has less of a haze.) White Oak I have been on these boards so many times looking for advice and photos from what others have done. Bona sealer to avoid uneven tannin pull due to using a water based poly, (especially on white oak), no stain, then Bona Traffic HD. It has been a nightmare trying to find this look in my area. I also read you dont want to go too thin. Hi! DuraSeal is light on the wallet (of the contractor) so they like to use it. can you share any pix? We told the company to put 3 coats of the Bona product on the floors. Matte looks a bit dull. Bona Oak floors are beautiful and timeless. Don't disagree with you at all. For those asking to see Intense Seal on white oak. That 'fit' can include their ability to communicate. I am nervous about this and I'm wondering if anyone had trouble with white streaks on their floor? WebBona AB is a family-owned, sustainably-driven company that supplies products for installing, renovating, maintaining and restoring premium floors. Our contractor informed me that it is significantly more expensive, $2500 more expensive. 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Working Bona Traffic is 10x harder than off the shelf stuff. * I didn't know that Classic Sealer added yellow that Natural Sealer did not but I didn't have anything to compare it to. @mtpo your floors are SO beautiful, do you know where they were ordered from and cost per sq ft? If you said you wanted the look of 'raw wood' then matte is what they would have brought. They both marked, but the oil was harder to see. 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Have a wet rag handy to wipe away mistakes and drips. Taj Mahal is an example of a crystalline Quartzite. If you are someone who loves the look of the 'raw floor' but you HATE the hazy look of NaturalSeal, then I HIGHLY recommend going with the satin. Several dollars per square foot would be expectedthen you add the $4-$5/sf for the finish. Press it very hard into the coating, and rip it up. Then go with water based and be done with it. Houzz nutzt Cookies und hnliche Technologien, um Ihre Benutzererfahrung zu personalisieren, Ihnen relevante Inhalte bereitzustellen und die Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu verbessern. We have one big space kitchen, then dining area with doors to exterior, then the family room. Our hardwood installer and contractor use DuraSeal products often and Bona Mega. P.P.S. Thanks for leaving this up. Oak floors are beautiful and timeless. They don't turn orangebut they do throw a strong YELLOW hue onto the floors. They are not the same color as my white oak, but shes happy with them. 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. I like the stains that are made by the same company that makes the finish. Thank you for suggesting Bona Mega One. You only need an inch. He can 'cut in' the edges of the floor with a brush, bite a sandwich, chew, take a drink, go toilette, come back and work the job with a T-barand STILL have time to go over several sections if it looks 'dry'. There is no haze and the floors look very pretty, natural in color with a light sheen. 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. The real way this is tested is actually even meaner to the floor - normally you take a box cutter, cross-hatch the floor (IE cut it in a grid pattern), and then put the tape on it and rip it up. I went to the Neolith east coast showroom and actually picked something out I loved but my builders fabricator talked me out of it. It still a major upgrade from Bona MEGa. :), McCarthy September 15 2020 post question about last sentence, or anyone please+sealant. That's how building law works. Press it very hard into the coating, and rip it up. Hard to believe contractors would use your countertops as work bench! If not, you can at least trivially test the floor: First. I will ask him about Poloplaz Pearl and Pallman products as well.Would you suggest a satin or matte finish? It is a work of art. And dont go forward unless they are willing to give you samples with ALL the finished coats. I hope I get into the house before any subcontractors mess them up again! I hope they hold up to daily use. NO true Quartzite will etch. I will report back once I have the application on a sample board. True Quartzite is higher on the mohl's scale of hardness then granite. Are You Gutsy Enough to Paint Your Floor White? We wanted to end up with a floor that looked as close to our raw wood as possible but had lots of protection. Just found out distributors only sale in gallon sizeso its not going to be an option for metoo expensive to pay for gallons in seal and finish just to test it. Intense seal will cast yellowing. You need to start watered down, for they are strongjust take good notes of your ratios, LOL. How should I adjust these home plans to save $ or improve the layout. Please dont post again while I figure out how to delete this post. All of their materials will have to be paid for (as part of your contract), but it can be done. Je peux rejeter les cookies non essentiels en cliquant sur Grer mes prfrences . If he can't get it donethen hire someone NEW and send the bill to the original contractor. I would appreciate your advice on how to avoid the haze and advice on the Nordic product. They are dry and need one more day to cure. Titan and Fortico can go on top of the waxes and reactives. Rift sawn white oak like we are referencing is not common at all in our location. A best fit can also include their 'interpretation' of your 'vision' (not theirs). NordicSealis an easy to use water-based sealer from Bonawhich you can use it to achieve this popular whitewashed look. Is the Nordic still a problem? Natural Part of me wishes we went satin finish bc I realized I do like a little sheen on a floor (just washed look). Your floors are beautiful. When was the last coat applied? I have some anxiety he didn't apply the poly in the correct thickness. Its a shame since it could be helpful for others. I was thinking Bona Natural and then Bona Extra Matte finish? If it does nothing: Take a piece of masking tape (not painters tape). Two coats of Bona Traffic HD Commercial Matte This is a higher cost process, since it is a top of the line water based poly that prevents yellowing over time. Quartzite gets a bad name due to companies mislabeling marbles, dolomites and sandstone. I think we found a good match. You should look it up. Some people complain that is hard to live with finish, because for example foot marks while walking barefoot. Ill post more pictures when I get back to the house. They didnt have classic to sample, but the sand/finish guy said it would be closer to the Natural than IntenSeal. It is the way it is normally done. There is a haze to the floors as someone posted its most likely due to the matte finish. I wish people would just post the actual products they use as there are a lot of great examples but no "recipes". I'm so confusedthere is no flooring in the white oak, just the LVP. It requires a special approach. 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. "1 coat seal and 2 coats finish. We want a more modern aesthetic. Not change the raw color much, 2. Bona Natural Seal @mtpo We are also considering the Bona nordic seal on white oak. Can a bathroom door swing out instead of in? Maybe instead of wanting it natural, I really wanted it lighter rather than a medium to darker stain. Which is why I posted asking for people's experiences today, but I never received any replies. carlyhow many coats of HD did they apply? We have only had our cabinets for about a month so I cant speak to long term durability yet but they turned out gorgeous. The 3 coats of finish (the expensive HD stuff) is the Gold Standardbut 2 coats + sealant is still very good. That means you relate clean with shiny. The wood is from Cochrans Lumber in Berryville, VA. Anything over 700 square feet for me is done in multiple days. WebIt was natural that he should seek an education in that city and from that institution, for both were allied to him by ties of no ordinary significance. The Corian fabricator came back and polished them just like new. Bona True Quartzite is very dense and many are not prone to staining. Thank you so much! Which means something is sitting on, grinding down, pressing into or just plain 'sitting on' your floors every second of every day. Painting Floor Tile or replacing floor tile, Politique d'Utilisation des Cookies de Houzz. Yes, Trump2 I agree. The floors are super dusty in this photo as the soffits were just removed. HELP!!! White oak stain is also famous. We used 1 coat Bona Nordic and 2 coats Traffic HD in Satin. His maternal grandfather, Justice Thomas Smith, had been for many years a prominent lawyer and a distinguished judge in Philadelphia, and his maternal great-uncle, the Rev. Let him fix it ONCE. @j, @ Renee, It is satin. When I put the natural stain on my floor it looks gray. @Gilligan GehrityI am lucky (at least where I live) to have a cabinet maker who #1 will fit me into their schedule and #2 is willing to learn a method to satisfy my requests. @mtpo - When will your floors be finished? Fortunately, the installer is sending them back to the lumberyard to be replaced. The solid white D e k t o n didnt clean up as well as Neolithic or Corian. So hand rail and newl postadvice would be appreciated! We are going with Ciranova "smoke" Unico oil--a one coat product--- which is very similar to Rubio's Smoke 5%, but it can be covered with Ciranova's Fortico (supposedly equal to Bona Traffic). Just seemed so right. Webariel winters leaked what is 2 5 as a decimal holiday craft fairs near me 2022 You might want to do some reading regarding matt finish. We will have 3500 sq of wood and certainly dont want problems. @mpto Thanks so much, can't wait to see your final product!! Flooring guys are the best since they are redoing to make me happy. That's not what was happening. Quartzite is a metamorphic stone.. Sandstone converts to Quartzite from extreme heat and pressure. Thank you SJ McCarthy for your expertise and explanation of time between coats, drying time and curing time. AhemRight??? Oh cripe I had a whole response written out and it went poof. Please help on base, crown, window, door molding size decision. However, I think the maintenance is much harder than what I previously had - natural red oak with a higher sheen. Is the haze from the white that is in the sealer or the matte finish, or both? Not quite "honey oak" but not far from it. Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. Really not read much about IntenSeal? BTW, we used Corian old fashioned solid surface Corian in our kitchen and in 2 bathrooms. Home Layout Changes - Full Remodel - Please help me decide! New This Week: 3 Knockout Kitchens With Natural Wood Cabinets, Trending Now: 11 Popular Kitchens That Rock Not-White Cabinets, New This Week: 3 Welcoming White-Cabinet Kitchens, New This Week: 6 Stylish Not-White Kitchen Cabinet Colors, 4 Kitchens With White Cabinets and a Wood Island. You only need an inch. He said mitering the edges is a nightmare (if you dont mitre, there is a white edge because the color doesnt go all the way through - at least the marble design I chose). We are wrapping up our new build and the floor stain choice was today. You either pay the piper todayor you pay a couple more pipers in 15 yearsThe choice is yours. It is my understanding that these Bona products are tricky to apply. Heres a photo of our 7 Norwegian white oak before sanding or any sealer. The chemical composition of natural stones will affect their performance in your home so it's important you have this information. The training may be 'free' but the cost to fly there, rent hotel room + food for 3 days (and lose 3 days worth of income) and fly back take money. WebChapter IV - Four Eyes Were Reading the Passage I was running the head of my pencil-case along the line as I read it, and something caused me to raise my eyes. Just a little darker then the natural rift oak. The 'raw' look is a special look. Carly, please provide source for your floors, exactly what Im looking for. Indem Sie auf Annehmen klicken, stimmen Sie dem zu. Argh. If that does something, it's busted, you don't need to test further. The more coats you apply, the lighter it becomes. Erfahren Sie hierzu mehr in der Houzz Cookie-Richtlinie. Think about going stylishly dark instead, The international shows designers bring the focus back to the craftsmanship and luxurious materials of the 1920s, See why an engineered wood floor could be your best choice (and no one will know but you), Gleaming wood floors are a thing of beauty. Whaaaaat???? I guess it's my monitor because I don't see the pink undertone in the Houzz photo you last posted. My question to tcrp6566 is did you use a sealer first? But they did just complete a project with Bona NordicSeal. Sigh. But, my husband and I are closer in agreement. He said my sister was lucky ((so far) he said its really not supposed to be used for countertops.
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