How The Pros Finish A Wood Floor | THE HANDYMAN |
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- Опубліковано 29 лис 2019
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I could never film myself working ,there is not an editing software capable of making the process look good . 5 trips to hardware store 20 trips to van / my garage for tools ,2x “ well that didn’t work” and 4 hrs on UA-cam then finally a beautiful finished project
It does take a lot of time.
That's why I'm here my friend, completed all the other steps in your process, now youtubing how to apply sealant. Haha 😂
Before you leave this project, can you show us the area of the two holes you patched? I’m interested to see how they came out. Great work!
Finished hardwood floors for years. A little tip to 100% eliminate puddles and turns is to always cut in the edges with the hand applicator a few feet at a time about 8 inches from the wall. Then, use the t-bar to spread like you did, but further from the wall because of cutting in the edges, then every 3-4 passes you feather the edges where the turns are. Simplest way to explain is use the the t-bar and "land" it like an airplane gently closest to the wall, while in motion, and "take off" in the same manner as you work away from the wall and once you pass the puddle or turn. Perfect edges every time. Hope this saves some buffing and time in the future! 😉
One does not simply watch without commenting and liking! 👌🏻
Thank you for this Vid!!! I’m gonna use the Links to purchase items, and Yes!! You speak my language “ Forgiving” that’s The Word Bird! 😁🤙🏻 (i’ve done some resurface work myself in the past but you my friend make it so easy to learn from watching you and I learned a few things)
Of all the nonsense I’ve done to my house, laying on that top coat was the most stressful. I’ve only done one floor but found that the time of day, with window reflection was important... Awesome job as usual handyman!
Hell yeah been waiting so patiently for this video! I live for these vids from the handyman! Currently Deployed right now so this takes my mind off things. Takes me back home.
Absolutely blown away with the transition from what was to this point in the process. Absolutely impressive work!
Just want to drop in and say what a pleasure it is to watch you work and the bits of wisdom you throw down ALL the time. The little nuances of jobs that you do and how the littlest things are shared, wow, you obviously love your trade, thank you for sharing it with us.
Can't believe I'm going to do this in my house and the handyman just delivers. Laying down tile soon too. Need a video on that too, handyman!
So happy you saw me raise both my hands. I was worried I'd have to shake them like crazy forever.
Almost got a tear from that. That is one beautiful floor handyman. Cant wait to see the finished kitchen.
Nothing gives me a Bona like the #1 home improvement channel on UA-cam
Watching this video and seeing the time and effort that you put into this floor, into this kitchen, is really an act of love on your part. A paycheck is expected at the end of this job, but you really love what you do and this is beyond the money. I have worked with and have seen "Craftsman" but you take it to another level. Great job, even better video.
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Super smooth... this has been a great series and I’m hyped about Monday.
Was a great journey watching this series. Amazing transformation.
Worth the wait. Looks great HM.
Filling in cracks and imperfections on 1st video was the key to this finish.
You do such an excellent job. Thank you for sharing your expertise!👍
Amazing that beautiful floor was under all that mess. Great work handyman!
Wow, Beautiful floors, Would expect nothing less from the World's #1 UA-cam Channel!! :) Very nice, great instructions and play by play action. Peace and Good Fortune to you and your family.
Wow that floor looks a million bucks keep up the brilliant work thanks for the awesome content
Looking great. Waiting til Monday. Thanks for sharing.
This video was so satisfying and 22:11 was my exact reaction when I finished my kitchen floor. "Alrighty we're done! ok I'm quadruple checking this time 😁
Oh, Handyman ~ you did a beautiful job... And can't believe how perfectly you matched both rooms. Totally understand why the homeowners were blown away - honnnnnnnk! 🧡🤧👍"
I love your attention to detail
Floor is looking good Mr Handyman!
Videos getting better and more informative!!
Thanks for the video...looking awesome! Great job!
nice video gift on my birthday Handyman, thanks
Happy birthday 👍🎉🎈🍺
we just refinished the floors in my new house, about 1000 sq ft, the entire first floor minus the bathroom. your videos were a huge help. thanks so much!
How many gallons did you need?
dude it looks amazing!
Yes!!!! Thank you! Looks amazing! You do good work! Me wants!
And the cabinet end to arch transition looks good too BTW!
Doesn't it?! People had doubts but it melds with the wall perfectly.
I think I can do this, but this is why I want a craftsman to do my floors. Good Job!
It is a thing of beauty!!
Keep on keepin' on! So much fun and knowledge to be gained!
Great job Handy, I learned a ton from you today.
Same here, he's a wonderful teacher.
"Handiworx" Got it. Thanks, Handyman! I liked this video along with the one you did a few years ago. Your personality has changed for the better. Keep up the perfect work. So proud of you.
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I kind of thought you would use Bona Traffic HD, very nice job my good man !
Awesome awesome videos Handyman. Beautiful
thank you for saving me thousands of dollars !
He came to that bridge crossed over it, I so would've floated over it! Looks great @The Handyman
Really excellent work. Beautiful
Use gloss for undercoat and satin for the top coat only, consider 3-4 foggy pieces of glass on top of each other. It will get more and more foggy with each coat. Using 2-3 coats glossy and then final coat with satin will give you the clarity with the sheen you want.
I used some stuff called gym floor finish , didn't stink at all , dried fast and I used lambs wool to apply it.
It was awesome 👍
Always looks good after all that work.
Nice bro!!!
Handyman, you do understand we all would have quit watching if you would have found an imperfection!! The Handyman is a pure Legend of immense proportions
I’m impressed by your wide knowledge of construction and renovation. Thanks for sharing it. Excellent work
THANK YOU! Amazing tutorial 👏🏻
Glad it was helpful!
Looking good!
Great job!
Really nice job!
wow, nice job! of course the #1 handyman channel in all of planet earth. what happened to the BONUS footage!! :)
Just used traffic hd on my floor. Very pleased with it
Damn, definitely on the level
I have never used a latex base finish or that product. Always used oil based. I’m going to try it on my next refinishing job! I like the T bar as well. I have always used a lambs wool applicator
Yay for floor squeak video!!!!!
We're seeing this over a matter of videos, how long in real time did it take to do this project.... start to finish....floor looks good by the way that from a pro floor layer.👏👏👏👏
Very nice work man!
Fantastic job! What a transformation. The homeowners must be impressed. I know I would be. Hard to believe all that beauty was hiding under that GAWD awful crap before. Talk about increasing the value of that home, WOW.👍
the kitchen hardwood grain has some good character
10:36 Not gonna say anything about that meme😂
Had to make extendable T-Bar applicator for a job(might be able to buy them now, it no need to, lol). Worked out good & still like using it. Makes those awkward doorways & spaces quite easy to still use the T-Bar, w/o having to fight or mess w/ any low ceilings, doorways, stairs, etc....😉
Love hardwood floors, & they look so good when completed 👍🏻
Happy Holidays ✌🏼
I’m able to have the pole as small as 2 feet, & as long as 8 feet. It really does make a difference for certain areas of a job.
Cheers❄️
Looks good. You're gonna start finding snacks in your natural camo if you don't shave soon! November's over! Mine was trimmed today.
Looks super deluxe!
Amásame work Waow
Yeah the good old cat hair or whatever hair. One theory I heard is the waterbase finish somehow releases the static that keeps the cat hair in place on the walls or objects above the floor then it falls into finish. & feeding into a room not being full sanded without a board seam to stop on is tricky!! I keep client expectations low on those lol. You could make a staggered feather in pattern on the end joints with blue tape but that is a time eating hassle. Final coating both areas does help them blend though.
WOW awesome job! Thanks for putting this together. I am ready to do similar project with Bona Traffic product. I also saw that this project could be done with a roller vs t-bar applicator (heard roller is more forgiving). Any thoughts on this as I am still learning.
It’s so cool when you see a light reflection off of the floor.
I like Bona stuff. Its kryptonite is Glade (or other brands) plugin oil. Had a little spill and within an hour you could peel it up with your fingers. It’s supposed to be spot-repairable though.
Sand seal is good stuff. I always use it on maple.. saves a lot of poly too.. nice move against the wall lol. That never gets easier by the way.
Microfiber does that to my hands too. It's from working.💪👌👍
*WOW* !!!! *You are using Bona* !!!?? *Starting using Bona when I owned my townhouse and got in all new Pergo flooring* !!!! #TheHandyman
Looks awesome brother nice work makes it easier when you get another guy pouring it for you though LOL either way good job my man
Can we get an entire video with helium voice? What a hoot.
On residential we almost exclusively use a Bona Swedish Brush, it's a lot less cumbersome on these small areas. Also pull the blue tape for a nice edge and to avoid bleed under.
thats a great machine there. i used to work at a hospital stripping and refinishing floors. all ypu need is water and it strips off the old finish. no need for chemicals.
This is a great video. Super helpful. Does that applicator for the finished coat prevent air bubbles? I used a roller on my first coat and had a million bubbles - sanding now to do another coat - but I think I should use that nice flat applicator. Any suggestions or advice would be much appreciated.
You know you're doing a pretty good job when you struggle to find an imperfection to show as an example lol
Hey Handyman... Beautiful job on the floor. Absolutely Beautiful.... Hope you had a great Thanksgiving... Have that Sandwich yet?? Enjoy your Sunday... See you on Monday sir....
I like how they have a $3k-$4k Hunter Douglas silhouette shade covering that large window and $2.00 mini blinds in the kitchen haha The floor looks great! I made my wife watch so she realizes how much work it really is. I have 550 sq ft of 3/4" hardwood in going to start installing Monday. I'm fixing floor squeaks as I watch this ;)
Good eye! I spent the morning removing some ancient HunterD blinds in my bathroom.
@@droolbunnyxo9565 lol I have my own commercial blinds business but have done a lot of residential to. I can't help it but everywhere I go, anything I watch I always end up looking at the window treatments. Hope you got them out alright if you plan on saving them... That plastic and brackets get very brittle over the years.
@@GotTwins29 You are exactly right! The biggest blind was about 42" wide. And like wrestling an octopus to remove. Kept pushing the clips to release the header, but nope - stuck. So, grabbed a screw driver to pry the thing off & brittle pieces of plastic flew everywhere. My main concern tho was slipping & the screwdriver shattering the window, doop! 😯
(I understand noticing things. Spent my life immersed in construction related work & family. It gets in your blood. :)
Dont know where you pulled that 3-4k out of? To satisfy my own curiosity i searched, and I couldn't find any hunter Douglas shades over 1k anywhere, New or antique.
ITS TIMEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
“the best of the best of the best, Sir!” - MIB 😉
I paused to see if anyone else caught that
With honors!
Don't you know you are interrupting college football. Nice floor. Thanks for the tips.
Washing the roller and pad is great. However, I always wrap the roller in 2” masking tape, squeeze the tape lightly with my hands to assure good contact then unwind the tape. This will remove any little fibers still stuck to the roller or pad. Try it next time.
great video Handyman, i have a question regarding the waterborne poly you used on this project when the final coat is dry is it smooth as glass like solvent (oil) based or is it a bit rough?
Looks nice! Question... Does it matter what type of finish was on the dining room floor before you used the finish coat? Or because you buffed it that’s a non factor?
That's all well and good, but what's the NUMBER ONE HOME IMPROVEMENT CHANNEL IN THE WORLD, HANDYMAN?
...maybe even in the galaxy!
Are there ever any problems when you add all the wood filler and finish in the winter when the wood is usually at its smallest? I'm thinking of buckling etc. when the wood swells again after filling in the gaps. Or does the gap around the outside still prevent problems?
Nice work! When we refinished 2 odd the bedrooms with Bona, we stayed at a hotel for the night because of the smell (I have chemical sensitivities and didn't want to wear a respirator all day) & we didn't want any dog hairs settling on it. The floors are beautiful... almost as nice as these! 😉
I raised my hand. Felt like no one noticed me.
Keep feathering it brother
Good vid. I'd take that tape off floor at the end before poly dries onto it... it likes to eat away at your tape and cement tape to other side. Also with an air mover i've walked across waterbase within 20 minutes
When I worked as a hardwood floor installer and finisher we could alway tell when the boss coated the floors because there was always black dog hair stuck in the finish. Rarely did people notice them but we spent a fair amount of time doing minor touch ups to get them out After he’d say the floor was done. Usually didn’t even bother mentioning it to him unless he showed up. The man really loved his dog, was pretty heartbreaking when she went to doggy heaven, she was about 15 yrs old though if I remember right.
If you mentioned this in the video, I missed it and I apologize. At what stage would you apply stain if you were so inclined to do so?
The fancy footwork in the corner was magnífico. The first song that came to my mind was Tight Rope by Leon Russell but the lyrics were not appropriate to your work. Oh well!, Keep up the splendid work.
Still waiting on Handy Andy to pop up outa that hole. Hammer that Like Button!
One tip, just in terms of the optics of the flashlight, is to have it shining toward the camera at an angle (straight on would cause a glare), to see the surface shadowing (raised grain, dust, pooling of the finish, etc.) that you're trying to illustrate. The flashlight beam shining away from you only shows the illuminated 'side' of those high points. Shining back toward you (or the camera) shows the shadows on the non-lit side. If you want the flashlight in your hand to control it, then set up a white reflector on the far side and shine on that only (not on the floor), so it reflects back onto the floor toward you.
(EDIT:) And of course, I mean for purposes of the camera picking it up. You're able to see the differences in person when shining it away from you because of the diffuse beam of the flashlight allowing you to see them in the 'halo' portion of the beam, where they're washed out in the central brighter part. So that diffusion allows you to see at least some of the shadowing from your perspective. But on camera where it's harder to see this finer resolution, having the light source coming back toward the camera is optimal.
Maybe lay a long mirror against the floor where the wall meets?
Best method for getting fuzzy cat hairs off of the floor is a painters tack cloth get about seven or eight of them between coats Don’t be shy just a heads up
Happy to see KeemStar got a new career
Awesome work Handyman!
A good trick I read is to cut out a pain of womens nylons to put over the filter to make sure no lumpy bits get through onto your floor, this worked great for me…, I almost did as good a job as you 😆