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Comments (40)Not exactly a robe hook for me, but something I was determined to use for something else but was concerned about the original finish. The original finish was Satin, much like your robe hook (which I love!). No complaints, worked like a charm. Since then I've used Krylon Satin Clear on sooooo many things around the house. Protects the item, easy to apply, almost goof-proof and very inexpensive. And because it's a Satin finish, doesn't make the item shiny or plastic-looking. A Bunny wall plaque. (I can take a pic and post it if you'd like to see how it turned out). It is a smaller, sorta round plaque with lots of detail but because it's a smaller plaque, I wanted to make sure the detail would show. Tried it all lots of walls. Never quite liked where I tried. Don't even remember what sparked the idea but I decided to use the plaque as a trivet for either utensils while I'm cooking or to set my hot tea pot on while I get the cups ready for tea. Made sure the plaque was super-clean and dry. VERY LIGHTLY from about 3 ft. away I sprayed the plaque...VERY LIGHT FIRST COAT. I let it dry for several hours. Second VERY LIGHT coat. Dry. Third light coat. I've had the plaque clear-coated for awhile now and I don't have ANY yellowing, no flaking of the clear coat, no damage of the plaque or clear-coat from the hot tea pot and I've washed the plaque many, many times in the sink with dish soap and a teflon sponge to get dried stuff off that got dripped on it. Here is a link that might be useful: Krylon Satin Clear...See MoreRubio Monocoat 2c oil sample board
Comments (0)Just wanted to show this in case anyone was thinking of using Rubio Monocoat. I think it is a beautiful finish! I did a test board on our white oak flooring of the super white color. We sprayed some water first to pop the grain so it would accept more white. The photo has more pink in it than in real life, for some reason. The closeup shows the color better. In the first pic you can see it against my currently polyurethaned white oak unstained floor. On the left is the maple stained sample of my island. I have spilled things on the sample to check durability- so far so good. I know it will need touching up here and there, but the best part is, it is easily done. No more looking at scratches & stains in my polyurethane that I can't do anything about....See MoreCan I get my white oak floors this white color using rubio monocoat?
Comments (52)Pallman is fine. There are two things I would change: Humidity - it is at the lower end of acceptable. Even though 35% is allowed, it is still going to show some problems with splitting and checking. Please get it up to 45% - 50%. That will really, really, really help the wood look health and beautiful. This should be done SLOWLY. About 5% increase every 7 days or so. Ditch the Minwax. It is low-end DIY stuff. If Pallmant makes stains, then get them to work with Pallman stains. Get them to redo the colour patches for you to decide on your colour...again going with a coat of finish over the stain patch so that you can see the depth of colour. That's it. They are stepping up and fixing a finish that was really rough. They buffed three times (I'm assuming the buffing was between every coat) and yet they still came up with a rough finish. So they are doing it over. Very nice. You have an stand-up group of guys there. If they won't switch out the Minwax - it probably isn't a huge deal. Many refinishers like to work with Minwax because the stains have remained the same for DECADES. I'm not a fan, but oil based stains work with oil based finishes all the time. The HUMIDITY is going to be your challenge as a homeowner. If you can bump it up to 45%, you will have a much happier floor. Much, much happier floor....See MoreHas anyone finished Maple floors with Pallmann magic oil?
Comments (19)@Sunshyne "I've heard that off gassing continues even after it's cured... that's why I'm so against it. I could deal with it during the application and drying process but to think it off gasses for years after is concerning." We all "hear" lots of things. That does not make them true. You need to do your own research to be completely sure of your decision. Something happened to my immune system way back in 1983, long before many people were talking about these issues as much as today. At that time, I had to find my own answers. I ended up eliminating ANYTHING and EVERYTHING from my environment that was "scented". What I found was that most "scented" products are made with a by-product of petroleum - as in CHEAP! Or at least, petroleum is the "carrier". To this day, I am still extremely sensitive to that. I don't even walk down the detergent/cleaning aisles in the grocery store! I get an instant headache if I'm around anyone who has used dryer sheets. SO, this is why I researched and found Rubio. But in the end, it has not been worth it. As I said earlier - a NIGHTMARE to keep clean - but as with anything - it will depend on your standard of "clean". Waterborne products (paint, clear coats, stains, etc.) have been produced in response to the need for "safer, more responsible" choices for health & environment. During our remodel, anything that has the potential of "off gassing" has been left outside for as long as possible - including carpeting. Honestly, I have more trouble when I purchase an area rug getting the smell to go away....See Morelala girl
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