WJT Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I have oiled our sanded floorboards and was advised to put a wax finish on top of the oil and hire a buffer. I had assumed it was a choice between oil or wax finish and I chose oil but perhaps a final wax coat buffed up would be the best? Has anyone done this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poolguy Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Yes many many 1000's m2 of burnished oil finish.Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 Hi Poolguy, sorry to be thick [:$] but does that mean yes you would apply wax on top of the oil finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 Well I guess it is wax on top of oil it is. Not that anyone here knew this. [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poolguy Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Sorry to be late with the response.Answer is that it depends on the oil and the wax.My formula is well know, Tung oil to seal and burnish the surface and Diamond wax (bees wax and tung oil base) to follow. Then.....;Vigorous rubbing.... more rubbing more still..... then beer![IMG]http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss285/andrewhenderson/ElmOilOLeary3sm.jpg[/IMG]Ahhhh good job.... just about bullet proof.A+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 Poolguy, lovely! Thank you.I was hoping someone would say the wax isn't necessary, the main reason is I don't have a polisher so will have to hire one. But it appears it is something I must do to get the best results. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I have one in 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poolguy Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 John you dark horse you are... I didnt know that you were also a 'woodie'.....but to also be a rotary polisher owner now that is special. I'm getting envious now!I've always hired even though I would have owned in a heart beat. But these puppies are so dearW.If you use a tung oil derivative then you can rest with that but you still need to burnish with the above doova lackki!Waxing is only obligatory in high traffic areas.[IMG]http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss285/andrewhenderson/AUT_0521.jpg[/IMG]Above is a simple oiled finish - medium patina (satin if you like)A+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 [quote user="Théière"]I have one in 37 [/quote] Arghh! I can't seem to find anywhere to hire a floor polisher (cireuse). I have tried all the location of materieux places and the Bricos. Does anyone know where I can hire one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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