Browsing Archive: March, 2012
Posted by brian on Saturday, March 31, 2012,
I often meet with clients who do not want to go through the trouble and expense of a complete floor refinish. We do offer a scaled back service called screening and recoating. This means the existing finish is abraded with a 150 grit flooring screen and then a top coat or finish is applied. This level of project can usually be completed in one day and costs approximately 70% less than a standard refinish.
There are some things to consider before this process can be implemented.
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Posted by brian on Monday, March 19, 2012,
- Two component catalyzed system. Very low odor.
- Very very tough coating
- Approximately $110.00 per gallon
- Once product is catalyzed it must be used within 4-6 hours. This greatly increases waste. Even if you mix partial batches; if you don't have too much you don't have enough.
- Product will solidify if left catalyzed in its container ie a solid mass with some water bi-product. Can simplify disposal of excess product.
- Must seal floor prior to application with shellac, oil quick dry sealer or a...
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Posted by brian on Friday, March 16, 2012,
I thought I would take a minute to review the ubiquitous Clarke Super 7R hardwood flooring edger. This venerable machine has been in use for decades by flooring professionals and rental yards. If a tool can stand up to the DIY'er crowd you know it's tough!
The Super 7 can be distinguished from Clarke's other primary edger offering, the B-2, by its shorter housing and lower rpm rate. This slower rotation makes the Super 7 less aggressive in the hands of your typical novitiate but the slowe...
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Posted by brian on Friday, March 16, 2012,
There are few projects I enjoy more than installing a new 3/4 tongue and groove hardwood floor. Laminate flooring has it's place but at the end of the day it is a five to ten year installation. When you lay a true hardwood floor chances are pretty good that flooring will be in use for seventy five to one hundred years! I can't think of a greener flooring application than one that is readily repairable and replaceable. Which is more environmentally friendly producing, shipping and install...
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