Jim Alfredson Posted May 30, 2006 Report Posted May 30, 2006 Don't have any pictures, but I put three coats of polyurethane on the floor. I read that you really don't want to do more than that because you risk having cracking appear. It looks very good and has already taking some beatings (I dropped my screwdriver on it a few times while installing our new ceiling fan) and is really standing up well. I'm going to take a picture of a part of the floor that was not sanded because it is behind a gas valve and will be behind the stove so the "before and after" is evident. I have to say, I had my doubts that it would come out looking this good and even tried to convince my wife that we should tile the floor. I'm glad that she stayed the course! Quote
marcello Posted May 30, 2006 Report Posted May 30, 2006 Jim, I've looked at all of the photos of your work and read your process and Ive got to say, as a builder, you did a job like a mechanic! But the next time you finish the floor, use these products from Glitza What we do is put down 2 coats of Bacca sealer and then one coat of Glitza. The floor will be as hard as a rock. Here's one of our Model Homes: with red oak floors. Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted May 30, 2006 Report Posted May 30, 2006 Marcello, thanks for the tip but I think you have to be a contractor to get that stuff, is that right? When doing research, I found some very interesting products that were commercial grade sealers, but I can't buy them as an individual. I've got all hardwood floors in this house and they all need done, so if there's a better way, I'm all for it! Quote
marcello Posted May 30, 2006 Report Posted May 30, 2006 You know Jim, I'm not sure about that. Check their website for information. One thing though, you do need a commercial grade mask. The stuff is very strong, almost like a epoxy. When you put the Glitza on, you can't be in the room and it takes hours for the smell to go away. Even going into a house the day after, it make me cough like hell! It's really the very best product on the market and will last much, much longer that anything else. Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted May 30, 2006 Report Posted May 30, 2006 I've had my share of epoxy exposure. Not sure I want to go down that road again! But I believe you, the stuff would probably out-last the house. We probably won't be doing any of our other floors for a few years and in the meantime I'll see how this kitchen floor holds up. It's going to be getting a lot of traffic. Again, thanks for the tip! Quote
AllenLowe Posted May 30, 2006 Report Posted May 30, 2006 (edited) ummm, fumes - gotta be careful or you'll end up like me - Edited May 30, 2006 by AllenLowe Quote
marcello Posted May 30, 2006 Report Posted May 30, 2006 So that's your problem! You gotta change to a more sophisticated drug. Quote
king ubu Posted June 1, 2006 Report Posted June 1, 2006 Must have missed this (was in the army for most of May...) - belated best wishes, Jim! Quote
neveronfriday Posted June 1, 2006 Report Posted June 1, 2006 I just missed it because I'm too dumb. Best wishes & all the best anyway! Quote
7/4 Posted May 24, 2007 Report Posted May 24, 2007 Dude...I can't believe you're only thirty - Happy Birthday! Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted May 24, 2007 Report Posted May 24, 2007 (edited) Dude...I can't believe you're only thirty - Happy Birthday! I have children, sweaters, boots, etc older than that. -_- AND we got married 14 years before you be borned. Edited May 24, 2007 by Chuck Nessa Quote
Bright Moments Posted May 24, 2007 Report Posted May 24, 2007 (edited) happy birthday!!!!! Edited May 24, 2007 by Bright Moments Quote
Larry Kart Posted May 24, 2007 Report Posted May 24, 2007 Happy Birthday, Jim! You are our leader. Quote
Herb Posted May 25, 2007 Report Posted May 25, 2007 Happy Birthday, Jim! Thanks for all you've given us! Quote
.:.impossible Posted May 25, 2007 Report Posted May 25, 2007 Happy Birthday! Pictures look fantastic! I am envious. Quote
bertrand Posted May 25, 2007 Report Posted May 25, 2007 Happy birthday to the best jazz webmaster ever (and a great musician of course)! Bertrand. Quote
Kalo Posted May 25, 2007 Report Posted May 25, 2007 Happy Birthday, Jim! And thanks for everything! Quote
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