Question re Wide plank White Oak Mat Finish
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Question: Engineered oil finished white oak
Comments (2)I just visited a customers house today where they have three large dogs. They have a 8" white oak plank that was lightly wire brushed, chemically treated to acheive the color, and two coats of hard wax oil applied. They have been installed for approximately three months. The hard wax oil is superior to a UV cured coating. The homeowner can touch up scratches as needed with additional oil. The coating really cannot be touched up. Maintenance is vacuuming, occasional cleaning with proper cleaning solution, and touch up with oil. With a minimum of 4MM to 6MM wear layer there is no difference between solid and engineered....See MoreLive sawn white oak for new build on finished basement.
Comments (6)We LOVE wide plank hardwood. Here's the thing with wide plank hardwood...It should be milled properly, it should be acclimated accordingly and it should be install correctly in the perfect indoor environment. I can appreciate your contractors telling you/ warning you of the potential risks associated with wide planks. It's actually a good thing they did that because now you know how to prevent and what mechanics need to be installed in your home in order to prevent any damage to the wood. (ie. HVAC system with a humidifier and dehumidifier, etc) 6" or 7" is pretty wide. We have worked with companies where 6 or 7" is the narrowest they milled and they only specialize in wide planks of over 9". Oh, something else to consider is having the flooring end matched. *Sometimes* with wider plank hardwoods, they aren't milled with the end match. So definitely speak with your contractor about that. We personally like having the flooring end matched....See MoreLarge Plank Solid White Oak Floors with kids AND in the South??
Comments (12)To be clear, Air Conditioning is NOT enough for high humidity. You MUST HAVE humidity control at the touch of a high-priced button (called a humidi-stat). You must have a whole home dehumidifier/humidifier. This is an upgrade you will need regardless of solid or engineered. Your HOME dictates your choices. Personal choices do not enter into it (sigh...no one tells us these things when we look at flooring options...that's why I'm telling you NOW). The HOUSE and it's CLIMATE control (or lack thereof) will be the deciding factor. If you WANT wide planked solid...go for it. But BE AWARE what you are about to live through. The COST will be PHENOMENAL. You will need to work with the BEST cut possible = Rift cut. Even in a 3-4" wide plank that gets expensive. Now add in a WIDE plank rift cut and you get into double digits per square foot immediately. I mean NOW! Good. Now that you have paid $15/sf for this, you have to use FULL SPREAD glue application. If you are on concrete slab your install just got SUPER expensive (yes....more expensive than you ever thought possible). Imagine an install cost of $5+ per square foot (not including the subfloor preparation...that's another cost of $2-$4/sf). We just topped $22+ per square foot all in. And I haven't mentioned the worries about moisture in a concrete slab. That's another topic with another price tag to it. Whew! Now image the pain you can/will go through when you find your ENTIRE FLOOR tenting and cresting by the time you get to August. Everyone will point to your non-existent humidity control and say, "Sorry. Your home did not meet the warranty requirements." Before you do ANYTHING with wood, please get your HVAC professional into the home and give you a quote for a whole-home humidity control (you MUST keep it between 35%-55% humidity every day of every week of every month of every year x80 years). Once you have that level of control, you can plan on your very expensive (and stunning) wide plank oak floor. Not a moment before....See MoreShould I use Solid White Oak or Engineered Wood 8-9" wide planks
Comments (4)Engineered hardwood flooring is indistinguishable from solid wood flooring from a "look and feel" perspective. For planks as wide as 8-9" I'd be surprised if you could find solid oak planks. The only difference to consider would be the ability to refinish solid floors several times where most engineered products would allow for a single refinishing. Engineered flooring is generally a plywood base topped with the finished wood and arrives pre-stained and finished, ready to lay in your home. There are usually options for how it can be laid, nail down, glue down, floating etc. Solid hardwood would offer the same options. Some engineered flooring is not recommended in below grade applications. Solid hardwood can be found both unfinished and pre finished. Unfinished would be laid in the home and then sanded and stained to your desired colour and a finish coat on top. In my opinion, engineered hardwood is the superior product for most applications. If you are unsure, go to a good flooring store (not a big box) and see the various options available and talk to a flooring professional at the store for the best recommendations for your situation, including the subfloor it will be laid on, humidity levels in the home, desired look and feel (do you want a very smooth floor or maybe some distressing in the finish etc). Don't hesitate to choose Engineered. It is not a "cheap out" option at all and may be end up being a better option than a solid alternative....See More
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4 years agoThis is our floor. We love it. It’s matte. Brand is Pravada. We live in Vancouver Bc
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