Cut each diagonally with something like a 40 grit. Move through each grit down to 100 - ie 40 60 80 100 Would you normally only ever go ONCE over the same floor, with each grit?

Thanks alt. I've been quoted for frameless mirrors and packing out. But even when they pack it out they can't guarantee it will be flush with tiles along the whole length... Is this the main reason why your OH hates the idea of tiles and mirrors butting up to each other? My mirrors are way too big t...

Snow seems to be THE most popular Caeserstone colour by far: http://www.caesarstone.com.au/Gallery/Kitchen.aspx http://www.caesarstone.com.au/Gallery/Bathroom.aspx

New rollers lose a lot of fibres and should be cleaned with the right cleaning solution prior to the first use. They must not be used for the final coat until they have stopped losing fibres. http://www.toby.com.au/PdfFiles/cleaning_equipment.pdf

http://www.toby.com.au/PdfFiles/troubleshooting_guide.pdf

Always apply the materials in a single direction. Try to move lap inarks between and in the direction of the boards where they are less visible. It is also important to keep a wet edge during application.

Wherever possible, all materials should be applied in the direction of the timber boards.

Best results have been achieved by using a 6 mm nap mohair roller. Edges can be brushed. Lambswool applicators are not recommended due to their inclination of film thickness variations

Problems with gloss variations, including lap marks and roller marks are highlighted on darker timbers and if the material is applied across the grain.

Temperature differences on some floors, due to sunlight coming through windows, can provide for some spots on the floor with a significantly higher temperature, and should be avoided. The solvent evaporation on warmer substrates is much quicker and can result in a different orientation of the flatti...

1. 1st Coat: Apply Ultrathane using a 5-9mm short nap mohair roller. Use a paint brush for edges and hard to reach areas. First coat dries in approximately 12 - 24 hours. 2. When dry the floor may appear patchy and feel rough due to raised timber fibres. Lightly sand back first coat using 120-250 gr...

Keep a wet edge to avoid creating lap lines. Apply thin even coats to obtain the best results

Do not return unused material to the can

Apply coating when temperature is between 13 and 27 degrees. Do not work the finish too vigorously or roll too many times as it will cause the finish to dry too quickly and will cause bubbles or an orange peel effect.

I guess I should also get a natural bristle brush for the staircase? Is cutting in around the edges of the room normally required or does it depend on the size of the roller? Do rollers/lambswool applicator and brush have to be washed in a specific cleaning solvent or will water be fine?

I've been able to find a lot about sanding a timber floor... but not so much about applying a solvent based poly finish... If anyone has any tips they would like to share I would love to hear them. I am particularly interested in your suggestions about what tools and accessories I might need, eg moh...

I have been told that when a solvent based poly finish gets in contact with the adhesive a chemical reaction happens which causes bubbling. Is this true? The reason I ask is because in some spots (where it was unavoidable to walk over while the glue was still setting) glue has seeped out from in bet...

I just received a mirrors quote and was told that because my tiles are pretty thick, the mirrors will need to be packed out. But even if they pack them out the mirrors will not be flush with the tiles because the walls aren't 100% straight :( They said that in some spots the mirrors will sit flush w...

Cheers for that. The arch is currently bare but will be painted.