Just a comment on the "white lines" that appear when the floor shrinks, those white lines eventually give way becoming the points from which the finish peels off the floor. Whether the problem with the finish on my floors (over 2500 sq ft) is a poor product, a substitute product (Bona contends that Traffic would never peel if properly applied so whatever was used on my floor must not have been Traffic), or poor application (not enough dry time, failure to lightly sand between coats), the result is finish that peels. When I can afford it, I will have the Bona Traffic (or whatever it is) removed. At that point I will finish the floors with tung oil which is what I wanted in the first place. The floor guy (recommended by the mill which reclaimed and remilled the heart pine flooring) praised the durability of Traffic. I should have realized that putting down a product like Traffic is less labor-intense than applying tung oil. My mistake.

I think you are on the right track. The nice thing about starting with the glossy stuff is you will see the SHINIEST OF THE SHINY. You can then tone it down from there. The satin will look quite glossy in the first few weeks. But that will calm down. It's just something about the 'fresh' finish that keeps everything very 'fresh and shiny' for a little bit longer than you would expect. Relax and let the process happen. The Bona will take 5-7 days to cure...so take your time and view it (before moving back in) over several days. Take photos from the same spot (like a doorway) every time you visit. Visit at different times during the day to see it's sheen under different lighting situations. If, after 5 days or so you are GROSSLY unhappy, then now would be the time to discuss a coat of matte....before you move in. And by grossly unhappy I mean, "Hyperventilating, dizzy, nauseated at the very thought of what you've just done to your home".

Hey Stephanie! Nice to come across another Canuk on the ol' Internuts! Yeah we're still chugging along here in 'Peg S#itty! The remodeling industry took a hit because so many homeowners were off work and decided to try and do things themselves. Buuuut, as I expected, I'm now getting calls to go and fix their f-ups. I bought my 93 year old grandma a Bombers hoodie for Christmas, hopefully she gets to wear it next season! Doesn't sound like we'll see any CFL in 2021. Where abouts do you live? Are you originally from Winnipeg? I put cork flooring in my moms kitchen years ago. I hated the colour she chose back then, and hate it even more now. I'm buying her house in a few months and will attempt my first cork refinishing 😨 That is supremely helpful advice! Thanks so much for Rays digits! I think I've actually been in his shop before, years ago. It was in the basement of a small commercial building, if I remember correctly. Maybe near Osborne Village? Oddly enough, this client wants a honey oak finish...I tried to talk them out of it, but they're set. I showed them a sample of Bona Amber Seal, and it wasn't nearly amber enough for them. So, I think I'll have to actually stain their poor oak floors right back into the 80's🤷 That being said, a little yellowing would be fine. If Basic Pro is on par with Mega, then I'll likely go that route as I can pick it up for $62/gallon, as opposed to $102 for Mega, or $110 for Mega One. Traffic would sure be nice, but I'd be working for 🥜's if I went that route. Such a competitive market here. The client got 5 quotes, of which I was the most expensive, and I bid 25% under the industry standard! I bid $5800, and one guy bid only $3500! How TF can you refinish 1500sf of oak floors and a staircase for $3500? Probably would have gone like this: -Sand with 26 -Sand with 80 -Roll on a coat of Varathane with a $2 roller from Dollarama -Hop in his 1992 Dodge Caravan -Crack a warm Budweiser from under the seat. -Drive home -Then email an invoice for $4200. I can't thank you enough for being so helpful!

I've used Naturale twice and neither customer liked it and went to Traffic. With a very low gloss option in Traffic it seems kind of redundant but maybe I'm just not that discerning. I have some on a floor in my showroom and it's held up well but seems to have gotten shinier over time. What color are they doing for stain?