Buffing on Bona DriFast Stain
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- Learn the steps and best practices for applying Bona DriFast Stain through the buff-on buff-off application method and learn how it can save time, improve coverage rates and give your body a break.
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Why would they teach us to re-enter the room to cut in afterwards? Cut in first, wipe it down then do the buffing application wipe off process makes good sense.
Hi Gunderson - We asked the same question the first time a professional brought this up at one of our Schools. Biggest benefit to cutting-in after the main field has been stained is that you only have maybe 1-1 1/2" to cut-in along the walls. Too many times when people cut-in first, they tend to apply the stain much heavier; don't wipe it off enough; and cut-in much farther away from the wall - then have heavy lines/picture-framing, and a lot of repair/blending work to go back and do. If you only have 1" to cut-in, it's very, very quick and much less likely to add too much stain. If some uneven areas are left, it's not as noticeable when it's tucked right next to the wall versus being 12" out into the floor. Once we saw these benefits for ourselves, we've never turned back!
But there are lots of guys doing it both ways - cutting-in before or cutting-in after - so do it whatever way your most comfortable with and have the most success with. Hope this helps and Thanks for the question!
@@BonaProfessional Thank you for your reply. Understood. If I use this technique I'll pay close attention to the cut in. Or just be prepared to enter afterwards.
As mentioned during another DriFast tutorial that Bona Classic Seal was not recommended, considering that the client would not want to add any additional color, could I apply Traffic HD (satin)? How soon (on a grey floor)? # of coats?
Hi Tony - Because DriFast is a "sealer" stain, you could apply Traffic HD directly over the top. We'd recommend at least two coats; but if the floor still looks "thirsty" after that, then an additional coat might be required. Another suggestion would be to apply a coat of IntenseSeal on top of the DriFast and then two coats of Traffic HD to finish it out. IntenseSeal does not add any color (clear), but only enhances the natural coloring of the species (which would also be greatly minimized with a stain already in the wood. Hope that helps!
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Hi @madinamadina-ke1km - Thanks! Buffing on/off the stain is a real time and knees saver! Plus, it reduces wasted stain by about 50%! Everyone wins!
I used BONA Drifast stains since they came out. This is not the way to get professional results. I'd love to redo this one properly
Hi James - This is actually a great way to get professional results with DriFast Stain and has lots of benefits (being vertical; minimal waste, etc); and the majority of contractors that we know are applying with a buffer these days. Of course, there are several ways to professionally apply DriFast Stain - traditional rag on/off; pad or brush on/rag off, etc. What's your preferred method? Thanks for the input!
Great video 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
I wonder where I can get this carpet pad from?
Hi Marc - We usually just go and buy several yards of the low tuft, synthetic twist-pile carpet at the Big Box store (tan in color) and then use our 16" buffer drive plate as a template to cut out the carpet circles with a sharp utility knife. Definitely do NOT recommend using the old, nasty carpet that someone just pulled out of their house. Hope that helps!
what happened to the filler
Hi Jeremy - Not exactly sure what your question is regarding Filler; but in this video we're assuming that all the surface preparation has already been completed - and now the floor is ready for stain. This would include the application of Filler to the floor - but only if it was needed and prudent. Sometimes with older or loose floors, you're better off not applying Filler as it will probably just start coming out (in chunks); which may look worse than having a floor with some gaps in between the boards.
Hello using the buffer method how many sqf i can apply with one gallon?
Hi Toni - We've found that the buff on/off method will increase your application rate by about double - so we'll typically get 1,600 - 2,000 sq/ft per gallon of stain when applying with the buffer.