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Posted by bunniesandducks on August 29, 2005, 12:19 pm
OK -- I know it's a stupid question, but I need help!
I've got plank hardwood floors that have gotten pretty dull. I'm sure
they're due for refinishing, but in the meantime, I'm looking for a
product to make them shine a bit.
Some of the products I've seen say "for use on no-wax floors." but, I
have no idea whether that applies to my floors. What are no-wax floors,
and how can you tell?
Thanks.
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Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on August 29, 2005, 7:51 pm
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> OK -- I know it's a stupid question, but I need help!
> I've got plank hardwood floors that have gotten pretty dull. I'm sure
> they're due for refinishing, but in the meantime, I'm looking for a
> product to make them shine a bit.
> Some of the products I've seen say "for use on no-wax floors." but, I
> have no idea whether that applies to my floors. What are no-wax floors,
> and how can you tell?
Years ago linoleum needed to be waxed for both protection and appearance.
Newer flooring has a clear coating from the factory that will shine for
years, thus the term "no wax" floor.
Your plank flooring, if it had a factory finish, may have a coating that
just needs some rejuvenation with cleaners or a polish made just for them.
Before you get into refinishing, try some of the floor care and general
purpose cleaners in an inconspicuous spot.
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Posted by Dave Solly on August 29, 2005, 8:21 pm
bunniesandducks@yahoo.com wrote in news:1125343158.498838.261460
@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
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> OK -- I know it's a stupid question, but I need help!
>
> I've got plank hardwood floors that have gotten pretty dull. I'm sure
> they're due for refinishing, but in the meantime, I'm looking for a
> product to make them shine a bit.
>
> Some of the products I've seen say "for use on no-wax floors." but, I
> have no idea whether that applies to my floors. What are no-wax floors,
> and how can you tell?
>
> Thanks.
>
If you have ever waxed your floors, don't put this stuff on it. It is for
poly finishes and factory finishes only. It will shine up those floors
nice.
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Posted by C & M on August 30, 2005, 10:49 am
Does anyone know if these products make the floors as slippery as wax does?
I nearly killed myseld as a kid after mom waxed and buffed the floors. I
had to remove my socks to walk around or risk certain doom.
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> bunniesandducks@yahoo.com wrote in news:1125343158.498838.261460
> @g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
> > OK -- I know it's a stupid question, but I need help!
> > I've got plank hardwood floors that have gotten pretty dull. I'm sure
> > they're due for refinishing, but in the meantime, I'm looking for a
> > product to make them shine a bit.
> > Some of the products I've seen say "for use on no-wax floors." but, I
> > have no idea whether that applies to my floors. What are no-wax floors,
> > and how can you tell?
> > Thanks.
> If you have ever waxed your floors, don't put this stuff on it. It is for
> poly finishes and factory finishes only. It will shine up those floors
> nice.
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Posted by maradcliff on August 30, 2005, 1:28 am
There is a newsgroup specific to woodworking. I think they could be
of more help. However, from the little I know about wood finishes, I
do know there are finishes that can be applied over an existing wood
finish and will make them look good again. If I recall, the name Deft
comes to mind. Sanding the whole floor and refinishing is your best
bet, but I know thats a lot of work and expense if you have to rent a
floor sander. If you dont mind seeing a few of the imperfections, I'd
just use one of these re-finishing materials. DO NOT use wax. If you
do, you will never be able to use a wood coating without sanding the
whole floor. Wax can not be painted or varnished.
Mark
On 29 Aug 2005 12:19:18 -0700, bunniesandducks@yahoo.com wrote:
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>OK -- I know it's a stupid question, but I need help!
>I've got plank hardwood floors that have gotten pretty dull. I'm sure
>they're due for refinishing, but in the meantime, I'm looking for a
>product to make them shine a bit.
>Some of the products I've seen say "for use on no-wax floors." but, I
>have no idea whether that applies to my floors. What are no-wax floors,
>and how can you tell?
>Thanks.
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> I've got plank hardwood floors that have gotten pretty dull. I'm sure
> they're due for refinishing, but in the meantime, I'm looking for a
> product to make them shine a bit.
> Some of the products I've seen say "for use on no-wax floors." but, I
> have no idea whether that applies to my floors. What are no-wax floors,
> and how can you tell?