I was planning to go the roller application route for both the Clear Seal and Mega One products, but my flooring has the microbeveled edges so it's not perfectly smooth. Will this cause any issued with application of either product? It would seem that the product would gather in those grooves. I was hoping that using the roller would pull some of that material out rather than it pooling... but maybe it would just level out and flow back in? Any tips for application in this situation would be helpful. Thank you.
Hi @jakelund6474 - Actually the roller application will provide the best results on floors with a microbevel for the exact reasoning you note - the roller will tend to pick up the excess sealer/finish in the bevels, whereas a t-bar application would flood them. You're on the right track and good luck with your project!
Hello, I have a question that goes beyond this video. I have in my house an old red oak and a new unfinished red oak. I would like to create one uniform floor that does not show much grain. After I sand both, would you recommend I go very light or very dark in order to reduce the visibility of the grain? What products would you recommend for going lighter or darker? Thank you very much
@user-ry8zq1ln6m Hi Biagio - Most likely you'd be best to go with a water-popped dark stain color in this case to diminish the grain (and have a more uniform color throughout the floor). You might be able to go light if the cut and grade of both red oak sections are the same, along with the general color, and redness. If they look different now, then very difficult to get them to look the same with a lighter color. You may want to consult a Bona Certified Craftsman in your area to come in and evaluate your floors, in order to give you the options going forward in light of what you're trying to achieve. Find a BCCP here: www.bona.com/en-us/homeowner/find-a-contractor/ Thank you and good luck with your flooring project!
Hi Rbread05 - Rolling might take a bit longer than applying with a t-bar (though can also be faster depending on the layout), but also puts your Sealer/Finish down heavier - so, you might have to be putting down another coat with the t-bar while I'm having a cold one with the job done. They're both great techniques to learn, but most guys who learn how to roll never go back to the t-bar unless they have to for the particular job. Cheers!
I was planning to go the roller application route for both the Clear Seal and Mega One products, but my flooring has the microbeveled edges so it's not perfectly smooth. Will this cause any issued with application of either product? It would seem that the product would gather in those grooves. I was hoping that using the roller would pull some of that material out rather than it pooling... but maybe it would just level out and flow back in? Any tips for application in this situation would be helpful. Thank you.
Hi @jakelund6474 - Actually the roller application will provide the best results on floors with a microbevel for the exact reasoning you note - the roller will tend to pick up the excess sealer/finish in the bevels, whereas a t-bar application would flood them. You're on the right track and good luck with your project!
@@BonaProfessional Whew.. glad to hear that. Thanks for confirming and for the super quick response 👍🏻
Hello, I have a question that goes beyond this video. I have in my house an old red oak and a new unfinished red oak. I would like to create one uniform floor that does not show much grain. After I sand both, would you recommend I go very light or very dark in order to reduce the visibility of the grain? What products would you recommend for going lighter or darker? Thank you very much
@user-ry8zq1ln6m Hi Biagio - Most likely you'd be best to go with a water-popped dark stain color in this case to diminish the grain (and have a more uniform color throughout the floor). You might be able to go light if the cut and grade of both red oak sections are the same, along with the general color, and redness. If they look different now, then very difficult to get them to look the same with a lighter color. You may want to consult a Bona Certified Craftsman in your area to come in and evaluate your floors, in order to give you the options going forward in light of what you're trying to achieve. Find a BCCP here: www.bona.com/en-us/homeowner/find-a-contractor/
Thank you and good luck with your flooring project!
Rolling seems like it take way longer then using the tbar
Hi Rbread05 - Rolling might take a bit longer than applying with a t-bar (though can also be faster depending on the layout), but also puts your Sealer/Finish down heavier - so, you might have to be putting down another coat with the t-bar while I'm having a cold one with the job done. They're both great techniques to learn, but most guys who learn how to roll never go back to the t-bar unless they have to for the particular job. Cheers!
I just love taping a broad paint brush to a lever and brushing it on, I like the extra control. Takes more time though.