Founded in 1919, Bona offers products for most premium floor surfaces including Your wood may take the coats differently than our wood. The supplier may help you out. Here is a link of various lighting for At Ease (it's not shiny at all). There are some finishes that are a 'high-gloss satin' but I don't know where Bona Traffic HD satin sits on the glossy or not gloss level. Unfortunately, we have put our kitchen reno on hold. Two things to do: First, drag your fingernail across it, see what happens. WebBona DriFast Stain mix of White and Grey with two coats of Bona NaturalSeal and finished off with Mega ONE on this beautiful floor by Beyond The Grain Custom Design with Territory Manager, Jeff Offredo, on site. These ways to use yellow will cheer up your interiors and make Mother Nature proud, A large shower, green grasscloth and reeded white oak cabinets transform a designers bathroom, Find the right local pro for your project, Mein Benutzererlebnis mit Cookies anpassen, Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers, Outdoor Lighting & Audio/Visual Specialists, Natures Color Wisdom: Lessons on White From the Great Outdoors, Seeing Green: Some Kitchens Ditch White for Mother Natures Neutral, The Best White and Pastel Colors for Every Kind of Natural Light, Using White Marble: Hot Debate Over a Classic Beauty, Kitchen of the Week: Classic White Farmhouse Style Restored, Bleached White Oak Cabinets Star in This Two-Tone Kitchen, Must-Try Color Combo: White With Warm Off-White, Natures Color Wisdom: Lessons on Yellow From the Great Outdoors, Bathroom of the Week: A Pros Own Nature-Inspired Space. Please dont post again while I figure out how to delete this post. Two things to do: First, drag your fingernail across it, see what happens. Windows for a 1920's Spanish style home in SoCali. This was such a great informative thread. True Quartzite is higher on the mohl's scale of hardness then granite. I did a larger sample of Unico smoke, covered with their Titan (goes on with a roller) and tested it with salty water, red wine and vinegar. Mega turns yellow. I used a custom color mix of about 2/3 mist and 1/3 white stain. In fact, Im pretty sure the samples were just wound into the builders quote to us for the floors. Being able to apply multiple coats in a day, depends on the square footage of the project. Thank you to all of the experts for weighing in. The use of water based is VASTLY different from oil based. Is the haze from the white that is in the sealer or the matte finish, or both? Start reaching out to those stores that have 25+ years in the hardwood flooring industry. I have seen plenty of samples of his work. If you you know you are doing something we offer on floor samples (3x3) in many combinations and finishes. Milesi or Renner, etc etc. Also, will the Bona Nordic take the white oak lighter at all or darker? Fortunately, the installer is sending them back to the lumberyard to be replaced. (It looks a little pink on my IPad - its not in real life. I purchased white oak high grade for our railings and black iron - our floors are Provenza At Ease and my railings match GREAT now, but need to seal them - what do you recommend? Out of curiosity what width floorboards did you use (and which manufacturer did you go with)? It doesn't make sense. Imagine if that would have been quartz? Argh. I completely understand the desire to keep it open between the kitchen and lower level because you want to keep the sight lines and feeling--but perhaps you should just "try" closing it off and see how it feels. Compare that to the 2 MINUTES you have with Bona! No one does work for free. Most of the articles I read suggested that 3 protective coats is the way to go. The real way this is tested is actually even meaner to the floor - normally you take a box cutter, cross-hatch the floor (IE cut it in a grid pattern), and then put the tape on it and rip it up. It's hard to tell how deep those scratches are. Bona Traffic finishes questions for people that have used it. Some people complain that is hard to live with finish, because for example foot marks while walking barefoot. It will make you happy. Oh cripe I had a whole response written out and it went poof. If it does nothing: Take a piece of masking tape (not painters tape). Please hire someone first before asking them to put down 'colour patches'. The correct answer should be "nothing at all". I did a lot of research and planned to try Bona NaturalSeal, Bona ClassicSeal and Bona NordicSeal on this round of samples. There are FAAAAR too many 'dudes' out there that call themselves pros. Due to it's ingredients, It is mainly used for custom color mixes with dyes and Bona's sport paint line for insane color schemes. Are light white oak wire brushed floors hard to keep clean? I thought I was going with Pallman's white, because it was gorgeous on the 15"X8" sample but on the larger sample with a new bundle of wood it pulled way too pink, even on white oak. There's nothing wrong with making a minor mistake, nor with owning up to it. WebWe ended up using one coat of Bona natural sealer and two coats of HD matte on the floors. In your photos, it actually looks like your parquet is made solid squares, nicer to see larger woodgrain patterns instead of the 4 or 5 slat in a checkerboard pattern(each "tile" would have 12 or 14 etc total slats in one 1 sf "tile". I wish I had the link, but there are others that used a combination of stains with weathered oak as the base and it is beautiful as well. Classic seal gave a deeper color but I found it to be too yellow. We sell stone, fabricate and install countertops so we're there every step of the way which keeps me up to date on pretty much every stone that is used today. These posts priceless. Thank you and the pros who commented for the valuable info! I havent figured out if Im going to use any window coverings yet. This is what G & S was responding to.a quick scan of your answer (I'm guilty of it myself some times) can give the impression that everything was done same day (which it wasn'tbecause I asked about the LAST coatnot the timeline to reach last coat). Yours in Floors Zach Liske Floor Huggers. (The Classic has less of a haze.) However, I failed to visualize the tan natural against the grey bathroom tile. Yes, thsts bleached and toned oak with a matte finish. Sigh. There are MUCH better systems out there - especially in the water based finishes. I asked him to bring natural finish tomorrow, Im torn between natural and classic. Can they be easily buffed out with a non-scratch sponge? WebAn icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon. I am sorry , Thank you!! Oak floors are beautiful and timeless. Thank you for posting a picture! The builder already ordered the wood. I asked for, but he never did, an all country white one. The refinisher used the 'trendy' finish that s/he THOUGHT you wanted to see. Will Bona Mega keep the wood color natural and avoid yellowing over time? These will give you the raw look, which prints tend to show up on. The real way this is tested is actually even meaner to the floor - normally you take a box cutter, cross-hatch the floor (IE cut it in a grid pattern), and then put the tape on it and rip it up. Consider greige, blush, distressed blue or one of these other instant-classic cabinet colors, Try this classic kitchen combination for a design thats warm and inviting, Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers, Outdoor Lighting & Audio/Visual Specialists, Bleached White Oak Cabinets Star in This Two-Tone Kitchen, Seeing Green: Some Kitchens Ditch White for Mother Natures Neutral, Hold Everything Your White Kitchen Cabinets Just Got Better, White Cabinets Remain at the Top of Kitchen Wish Lists. How much should I expect the Traffic HD to change the color? I also read on a hard wood flooring contractor's forum about how in the 1980s everyone's white floors eventually looked terrible because the inevitable scratches turn dark from dirt and look awful against the white. Bona Traffic finishes questions for people that have used it. No scrape, no scratch, no nothing. It can work with a range of subfloors, including concrete, Looking for something different from an all-white kitchen? I read on the Bona website (and others) that TrafficHD coverage was 350-400sf/gal. Thanks again! If you said you wanted the look of 'raw wood' then matte is what they would have brought. Unfortunately I don't remember how many layers of each. There is a haze to the floors as someone posted its most likely due to the matte finish. And rubio makes a treatment for acid stains. Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. We only did two and are already seeing wear and tear on the first floor in our main living space. My contractor said that I will probably need to use the renew oil every few year which I am fine with. My kitchen is the opposite of yours with white cabinets and gray countertops and I like the way my natural white oak floors warm it up. 1,303 views Oct 22, 2020 We originally sanded this floor almost 20 years ago, this time the customer wanted a much lighter color. Is there another more affordable option I can try? We want to stay away from adding a yellow, green, pink or orange tint to the floor. The coating should not come up. This looks to be pretty natural with a very matte finish. I like natural white oak with your concept. W Spray Mop Kit EJD1462712 My cabinets are custom sizes and I was going to go with Barker cabinets (had my order all ready to send), but someone here on houzz recommended I check out this local guy first, and I am so glad I did! It's a installer issue. Whaaaaat???? Maybe I will just buy new bathrobes for me and DH instead. @Ashley I just want to lay down on my floors and HUG them!! I think over the years, they learned how to avoid distressed clients who hate the finished floor color. Our new floors just got done and we got to sneak a peek. so you did one coat of natural and two coats of HD? white/grey countertops with light wood floor & stainless appliances? STAIN OR LEAVE NATURAL??? And I do find myself wishing I had done 3 coats of Bona Traffic HD - just to give them more protection. Ive read quite a few different comments on all 3 and some seem conflicting. Try this color if you want a darker shade. If you don't like the look of "honey oak" then don't use oil based finishes. I looked at the bona product and it states it contains a small amount of white pigment? Forget prefinished. Dark Hardwood Floors vs. Light Hardwood Floors? Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. So they use 3 gal of product and it appears the TrafficHD is $100/gal more +/- than the cheaper stuff. It looks like the grain is *very* deep on the board to the left. Many customers like a dark stain because it looks modern and the floor is easy to decorate. :). They were great to work with. According to WFB's 2020 State of the Industry Contractor Survey Report, in 2019 red oak made up 48% of installed species and white oak made up 32% We are deciding between Classic and Intense seal on our white oak floors as well! Which one did you end up going with? My vanity with Corian and porcelain sink. I have read through almost every post here looking to see how to get the most natural finish without yellowing. This is not designed to be the tough outer layer The advanced technology formula provides speed and high performance for hardwood floor finishing professionals. Will do.My two cents now that we are almost 6 month in. (Mirror and lighting still not in). WebSome 5 white oak with Bona Natural Seal and Hd traffic extra matte. If that's OK to do (ie I remember hearing it's a problem when you apply more layers like poly but I'm not sure) it might work for you. There are a couple places where either a dogs nail or something created a tiny gouge all the way through to the wood - so the Bona is not impermeable. Thx for sharing. You are looking at putting the cart before the horse. @Ryan Danielson what did you end up going with? If you look for darker colors, you will see fewer color shades in the wood planks. It was one coat of seal. Double cost any standard stained finish. I wish I could do it myself or delete the rude and negative comments. WebBona AB is a family-owned, sustainably-driven company that supplies products for installing, renovating, maintaining and restoring premium floors. Your floor looks amazing. Ask youself, do you WANT to see a floor that shines AFTER you clean it? @mtpo did you ever post final pictures of your floor? I still hope to get my dream kitchen. The other two will give you more color. :), @bowmeister67 and @widdy23 I used exactly what bowmeister said , 1 coat of Bona Nordic seal and 3 coats of Bona Traffic HD satin. . Maybe instead of wanting it natural, I really wanted it lighter rather than a medium to darker stain. He told me that the floor would look the same, which was obviously a lie. Houzz nutzt Cookies und hnliche Technologien, um Ihre Benutzererfahrung zu personalisieren, Ihnen relevante Inhalte bereitzustellen und die Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu verbessern. They are dry and need one more day to cure. can you share any pix? As for the cost of install$5/sf with FULL SPREAD glue + stain + sanding + finish (materials extra) is on the low side. MaryJane, My white oak floors have 1 coat of Bona Natural Seal and 2 coats of Bona. Thank you for your input. One other question. The floors are being installed and finished by Brazilian Floors (they have several locations in the D.C. metro area). 1 coat in the morning and 1 coat in the afternoon. I like it a lot no visible seam at the back of the countertop). And all the answers. If that does something, it's busted, you don't need to test further. If you are paying for professional grade products, just make sure you are GETTING professional grade products. Some Quartzites are more grainy which make them more porous. It could be as low as $2/sf. So hand rail and newl postadvice would be appreciated! Do you think there is any major issue with this? We used 1 coat Bona Nordic and 2 coats Traffic HD in Satin. It was not supportive or helpful. WebOld worn white oak floors get a makover with Provincial stain to achieve a warm medium toned brown. I got the hardwax sampler of--I think--16 colors? Past techniques to achieve a natural floor look relied on harsh chemicals like bleach, two-part peroxide-based strippers or oxalic acid. It still a major upgrade from Bona MEGa. Was a bit of a risky choice, went with a pretty unusual/bold extra wide 5" wide pattern and I think it turned out well. My new white oak floors have 1 coat of Bona Natural Seal and 2 coats of Bona Traffic HD satin. Of course, none of this is more than 3 foot square sampleand not my kitchen floor, but we are hopeful that we have an answer. We have just received a couple samples however and they haven't had the same look as some of the inspiration picture. The correct answer should be "nothing at all". WebBona NaturalSeal is designed to be the foundation or first coat of a three-coat water-based system, so dont just use it for all your layers, thinking you are being clever and saving money. It should have had one extra coat of protectant. Someone else on here suggested Durasupreme. The cabinets were custom and all paint is SW- Pure White. It honestly looks just like our white oak (unstained, natural) - I wish I could leave it without sealer etc. Ryan - where did you purchase your Milesi? BTW after the fabricator installed the countertops (and carefully covered them to protect them), other contractors uncovered them and used them as a work bench and scratched them up - a lot! Traditionally you will ask for QUOTES and then VIEW their work (photos or in person if they have clients who offer their home as a 'show piece' = very rare) and THEN you hire the person who as the best "fit" for your needs. Are You Gutsy Enough to Paint Your Floor White? thanks, All! It has not been sanded or sealed yet so I hope we still like it when its finished. The installer did a great job with the install, he fell down with the stain and finish. If youre really interested, Ill call the installer Brazilian Floors and see if he still has the info. Gravity works. Contact your Bona rep to understand all the options with the Bona System or view our catalog here: https://bit.ly/3eqqhSK. white/grey countertops with light wood floor & stainless appliances. Below Jack and Jill bath with Corian countertop AND Corian integrated sinks. Oak floors are beautiful and timeless. It is the single most abused/used FINISH ('finish' means 'pretty) in your home. If not, you can at least trivially test the floor: First. I always keep at least 100 bundles of stone in stock that I personally hand pick so I purchase thousands of slabs a year. It seems like we are the first to ask for the white oak with all the cabinet makers in our area. They are one of my very favorite things in my (soon to be) new house. Not always as expected. Why would you use Bona Nordic Seal (Bona productobviously) and then go with LOBA??? Their attention to detail. You only need an inch. But was the Bona Traffic absolutely clear? They are light, modern, and show the natural color and variation of the wood. Those are STUNNING! Same price as Barker, but more choices for color (I'm doing white uppers/rift oak lowers) and lots of help with my kitchen design. Any suggestions on deciding one over the other? I knew this was IT. Bona sealer to avoid uneven tannin pull due to using a water based poly, (especially on white oak), no stain, then Bona Traffic HD. Thank you, I don't know the specific name of it. These are the LVP samples and my unfinished white oak stair parts. The raw wood that was laid (almost the whole house) looks beautiful. I should add that I planned to use Bona Traffic HD finish as well since I read how durable it is and how it goes on clear without yellowing the wood. Red oak stairs - Do I install white oak floors or red? Can a bathroom door swing out instead of in? Can you also please send a picture of the floors with the seal and traffic HD? If you have 3000sf then the $2500 upgrade is nothing. Your floors are as important as your roof. It must be sanded down and done again. Houzz utilise des cookies et d'autres technologies de suivi similaires pour personnaliser mon exprience utilisateur, me proposer du contenu pertinent et amliorer ses produits et services. Taj Mahal is an example of a crystalline Quartzite. @Abigail Barber Burgum you can just go to their website to find the nearest dealer to you. - I got the curved 1/4 backsplash (if you can call that a backsplash). It was light and made the room appear larger. Installing an 8" plank with full spread glue is EXPENSIVE (the labour alone is intense). @Gilligan GehrityI am lucky (at least where I live) to have a cabinet maker who #1 will fit me into their schedule and #2 is willing to learn a method to satisfy my requests. @Lisa Pearen it would help with identification if you post photos. I didnt know what I wanted for finish when I contracted the job and their quote was for a cheaper finish. They have little to no chemical resistance. Hi thanks in advance for your help We are having white oak installed and finished on site. I settled on something I didnt love and it turned out it was one of the most expensive ones. If so, they are normal surface marking, nothing to worry about. Nora are you installing tower or Windsor? Thank you for your input. Disregard the walls (we are installing a new kitchen). Our contractor suggested Bona Mega to save some money. Get ready for a LONG story! I put any Quartzite that I have not carried before through vigorous testing before I sell it to my customers as a Quartzite. Thank you for asking. Carly, we are trying to decide between Bona Classic Seal or Natural Seal? My question to tcrp6566 is did you use a sealer first? You have NOT hired installer yet! I think we found a good match. Trying to make this choice right now(within the next two hours- yikes! We are looking for the same - any update on what you ended up using? No scrape, no scratch, no nothing. You only need an inch. Also, how many coats of sealer did you use? I hope I get into the house before any subcontractors mess them up again!