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  1. 23rd June 2021, 09:12 PM #1
    DaleBlack
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    Default Coatings for Timber floor - Oil Hard Wax Fiddes vs Water based Loba vs Single Uretha

    I am considering a entire wood floor re sand and polish.

    90mm Spotted Gum boards direct stuck to a diamond ground concrete slab currently coated in a Single Pack Polycure finish that is honey golden.

    Spotted gum.jpgSpotted gum 2.jpg

    when the boards were originally laid they had elements of pink in them that was lost when the yellowing Single Pack Urethane from Polycure was applied. It still looks nice but we also think it would have been nice to retain some pinks.

    One guy has said they'll return if we proceed with a sanding job, what do others think? has the stain gone too deep?

    What coating?

    Hard Wax Oil


    "Produces a quick drying natural matt, silk or satin water repellent, tread-fast finish that will not peel or flake. Hard wax oil is easy to maintain and as a natural replenishable product it is easy to rejuvenate timber without sanding when required"


    Hard Wax Oil | Fiddes Australia


    vs

    Water Based Loba Duo

    Lobadur 2K Duo

    dries clear, brings out natural look

    Edit: I see there is a hierarchy of Loba Water based with

    Top is

    2k Supra AT
    https://www.loba.de/us/products/wate...t/2k-supra-at/
    Ceramic-reinforced waterbased 2-component polyurethane finish

    2nd top is
    2k Supra
    https://www.loba.de/us/products/wate...duct/2k-supra/

    not sure where Loba Duo sits


    vs

    Solvent Based Urethane

    https://marquesflooring.com.au/produ...r-cork-finish/

    Cons: will re yellow the floor
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  3. 25th June 2021, 03:50 PM #2
    rustynail
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    Peerless tung oil and mop over with Gemini floor sealer polish from time to time to keep it looking good. Easy to maintain and retains timber colour well. Long lasting, scuff resistant finish once cured. Takes about a month to reach full hardness but can be walked on as soon as dry.
    Same finish as Parliament House in Canberra.
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  4. 25th June 2021, 04:01 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by rustynail View Post
    Peerless tung oil and mop over with Gemini floor sealer polish from time to time to keep it looking good. Easy to maintain and retains timber colour well. Long lasting, scuff resistant finish once cured. Takes about a month to reach full hardness but can be walked on as soon as dry.
    Same finish as Parliament House in Canberra.
    How different is the tung oil to the Fiddes Hard Wax oil solution
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  5. 27th June 2021, 10:54 AM #4
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    I have never used Fiddes as it has always looked a bit dull to me. What's the difference? I have no idea. They all guard their recipes pretty carefully. I've been using Peerless for about 30 years and never had a problem.
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  6. 3rd July 2021, 11:01 AM #5
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    Default Lobadur 2K Duo

    I used the Lobadur 2K Duo satin on Was Oak flooring. The colour is a soft gold, no yellowing & once it hardened, the finish was durable
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