Doug Ball
05-31-2003, 5:51 PM
I took a big plunge today and ordered 700 sq ft of tiger maple strip flooring from a mill in SE Pennsylvania (Hearne and Hearne). They will belt sand it to 180, so it should not require sanding in situ, (so they promised). It's a relatively low traffic area, but there will be two med-sized dogs, and occasional chair-dragging stresses to the floor. The subfloor looks like it's in excellent shape. I'm a complete novice to floor installation, and am relying on Don Bollinger's book and advice I can scrounge.
My question for everyone concerns their favorite brands of oil-based poly. I'd like something that causes relatively little yellowing, but I'll accept some color change that's inevitable with oil-based poly. Durability over time is the second prime consideration. Are there any tricks to application, other than lots of ventilation? How important is sanding between coats, or is flattening of isolated bubbles sufficient?
Thanks in advance!
Doug Ball
My question for everyone concerns their favorite brands of oil-based poly. I'd like something that causes relatively little yellowing, but I'll accept some color change that's inevitable with oil-based poly. Durability over time is the second prime consideration. Are there any tricks to application, other than lots of ventilation? How important is sanding between coats, or is flattening of isolated bubbles sufficient?
Thanks in advance!
Doug Ball