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With pre-finished Brazilian Cherry, if the floor does not darken as much as I would like after a year or so, can I stain it?
Celeste at August 19, 2008 08:33 AM
Posted by: Celeste at August 19, 2008 08:33 AMHi Celeste,
Do you know what kind of flooring you used? (Manufacturer, product line, etc.)
Without knowing what you've used I can only provide a somewhat 'generic' answer.
Yes, you can strip the sealer, stain and reseal. Without knowing the specifics of your flooring, a phone call to the manufacturer might be in order and be sure to ask if stripping, staining, resealing will void your warranty. The manufacturer may have some tips to make your floor "age" faster (darken faster).
The Flooring Lady at August 19, 2008 12:49 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at August 19, 2008 12:49 PMWe are planning on installing hardwood flooring in our kitchen - trying to match (Lauzon) prefinished yellow birch flooring in our dining room and living room. Do you recommend the same flooring for the kitchen? I'm concerned about wear and tear and the kitchen floor.
Jen at August 25, 2008 12:02 PM
Posted by: Jen at August 25, 2008 12:02 PMYou could use the birch in the kitchen, but I'd also suggest considering linoleum, really think it'll hold up better. Heh - there's even linoleum that is made to look like wood.
What other colors do you have in your home? I'm referring to colors that you'd like to highlight and won't go out of style if you change the colors you now have. A friend of mine loves her blue-green counter top, alder cabinets and bamboo floors. (We won't talk about my kitchen, which needs some changes made!) Of course the wall and ceiling color come into play here as well. Do you have any special accent colors that you're wanting to incorporate?
Bet you didn't know this was going to open such a can of worms! ;~)
The Flooring Lady at August 25, 2008 08:48 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at August 25, 2008 08:48 PMI installed pre finished oak floors and I am concerned that they are not sealed between the boards .can you use a cleer coat on it?
paul at October 20, 2008 07:24 PM
Posted by: paul at October 20, 2008 07:24 PMHi Paul, Yes you can use a clear coat, but call the manufacturer to see what products they recommend so you don't void your warranty.
The Flooring Lady at October 21, 2008 06:41 AM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at October 21, 2008 06:41 AMMy hardwood teak flooring always looks like it has a film. I have tried using just water, vinegar, and the swiffer hardwood floor cleaning solution. Do you have any suggestions?
Meredith Barnes
Meredith Barnes at October 25, 2008 11:38 AM
Posted by: Meredith Barnes at October 25, 2008 11:38 AMI'm really not familiar with the adverse effects of Swiffer's Hardwood Cleaner, but, after looking around on the internet it would appear you're not alone. I don't know if regular cleaning (with vinegar & water) will remove it, or if the Swiffer solution leaves a heavy residue like Orange Glo. You can do a search in the upper right hand corner to read up on what a nightmare that stuff can be if you're interested.
Try cleaning it - and be sure to use microfiber cloths and a clean, dry one afterwards too - sort of *buff* your floor with it. There are also microfiber mops.
The site is also going to start offering microfiber products shortly as well, it just hasn't been added to the site. (Yes, a new direction here!). I'll check to see if my product sales assistant can help out here. I'll check back in no later than tomorrow night.
The Flooring Lady at October 25, 2008 10:34 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at October 25, 2008 10:34 PMI've just installed 3 1/4 prefinished Thomasville Jatoba flooring. When I can use the power nailer I drill and countersink a hole and then use a wood peg which is glued in and then milled flush. Then stained and hopefully polyurathaned. My question is this... how can I clean up the area around the wood peg. I feel I should be sanding it smooth but it doesn't seem to blend in. Suggestions?
Thanks
Don at November 4, 2008 07:50 PM
Posted by: Don at November 4, 2008 07:50 PM
I have a cherry prefinished hardwood floor, it is in the entrance hall kitchen and eating area. The wood is really soft and there are alot of scratches. A few dents from dropping things in the kitchen. I am thinking of selling a was wondering if I can resand and either stain and clear or what. i was told that I would loose the grooves. I am ok with that but don't know if I can do it myself. I'm a painter by trade but i was told I could rent a machine to sand. Is this a thing I could do or is it much bigger than me? Yours gratefully
June Rau at November 8, 2008 01:32 PM
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