Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering 1 Aug 22, 2011 11:14 am 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 mohair roller or lambs wool applicator, paint tray, paint brush, vacuum cleaner and sand paper Also, I've got 4 rooms upstairs with a void/hallway in the middle, would I first do the front two rooms, then the two back rooms, and then go back and doo the hallway, so I can get down the stairs without having to walk over it :S Or is it really important to do everything in one go? :S not that this would be possible in my case because I need to get out through the middle of it all as that's where the staircase is .... Re: Tips for applying a Solvent based Poly finish 2Aug 22, 2011 11:34 am 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? Re: Tips for applying a Solvent based Poly finish 3Aug 22, 2011 11:43 am 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. Re: Tips for applying a Solvent based Poly finish 4Aug 22, 2011 1:21 pm Do not return unused material to the can Re: Tips for applying a Solvent based Poly finish 5Aug 22, 2011 1:29 pm Keep a wet edge to avoid creating lap lines. Apply thin even coats to obtain the best results Re: Tips for applying a Solvent based Poly finish 6Aug 22, 2011 1:32 pm 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 grit paper. Vacuum thoroughly 3. 2nd Coat: Apply Ultrathane as in step 1 above. Allow to dry. 4. When dry sand back 2nd coat with 120-150 grit paper. Vacuum thoroughly. 5. 3rd Coat: Apply Ultrathane as in step 1 above. Allow floor to dry for a period of 24 hours prior to exposing it to light traffic. Ultrathane fully cures in approximately 7-10 days. Avoid heavy traffic during this time. Re: Tips for applying a Solvent based Poly finish 7Aug 22, 2011 1:37 pm 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 flatting agent. In some cases, the finish has an even surface, but some glossy and some SEMI GLOSS areas. As a precaution, cover the windows with newspaper. Re: Tips for applying a Solvent based Poly finish 8Aug 22, 2011 1:39 pm Problems with gloss variations, including lap marks and roller marks are highlighted on darker timbers and if the material is applied across the grain. Re: Tips for applying a Solvent based Poly finish 9Aug 22, 2011 1:39 pm 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 Re: Tips for applying a Solvent based Poly finish 10Aug 22, 2011 1:39 pm Wherever possible, all materials should be applied in the direction of the timber boards. Re: Tips for applying a Solvent based Poly finish 11Aug 22, 2011 1:40 pm 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. Re: Tips for applying a Solvent based Poly finish 13Aug 22, 2011 1:52 pm 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 Hi We are building in the Hunter Valley, our soil test is H1, our builder has advised us they need to have a letter signed for Fair Trading as the new drainage standard… 0 3540 thanks. the above one is white Mat tiles and have gripness so going for this Mat tiles for both indoor and outdoor. Beaumont told it can be used in both indoor and… 2 1614 Hi, did you get any money from insurance? if you did, does it match what you've already paid the builders? 3 9559 |