@druszky Are you certain without doubt that first layer was not some type of primer? Loba does produce a waterborne primer called WS EasyPrime that is designed to receive a topcoat layer within about 45 minutes to 2 hours of primer application. If the first layer was EasyPrime, then 30 minutes later Invisible Protect AT, then you would be OK. It's distressing to me that so many people are after the extreme matte look in coatings. First, it leads to situations like you have here where clearer coats were used first, then a matte coat used last. This retains the clarity of the coating overall but makes repairs more difficult. Also, I am not a coatings expert but have generally noticed with the amount of reading I have done this year on coatings that a higher gloss finish tends to wear better in some cases in terms of not prematurely failing. I don't know if that is because of properties that allow a greater surface resilience or what. Then, you also have the situation @SJ McCarthy mentioned, where wear along a matte topcoat can produce shiny sections. Most people selecting coatings for their homes are probably not informed by the contractors in advance about these types of issues, or perhaps more people would opt for a higher sheen.

Thanks very much for that G&S Floor Service, I’ve had a look at the product range on the official website and we don’t seem to have Nordicseal/Naturaseal as well as Bona Craft oil. I’ve attached a screenshot of the product range and Prim Intense for reference. I had the site inspection done this morning and he tells me that regardless of methods dark water damage marks can’t be removed or toned down much - he tells me bleaching causes problems down the track. 3 options were given to me: Bona White (1-2 coats) and then 1-2 coats of Bona Traffic (HD) - he seems more comfortable working with non-HD product as HD dries too fast he says. If 2 coats of Bona White are applied then only 1 coat of BT (HD). He tells me there is not much difference between HD and non-HD in terms of durability. Staining with non-Bona products as Bona staining products are not very good and then finished with BT (HD). He also doesn’t recommend going with this method as it takes much longer (1 full day working solo) - his boss tells me that for intensity of white effect Drifast stain and Prime Intense are not as good as 2 coats of Bona White. The guy who came out tells me Bona White can be applied by a roller and would be easier. Natural wood colour - by sanding and finish with 3 coats of BT or BT HD. I get the impression that they would want to do the job in an easier way since these guys work solo. They tell me that they’d take 1-1.5 weeks for 145sqm floor size.

ngifford87, my use case is much lighter than yours - I don't have kids or pets (it's all older adults here). If you haven't already done so, you should check out Mommy to the Max's blog / more specifically, check out the reader comments on her Loba install there may be some relevant comments for you. https://www.mommytomax.com/natural-looking-white-oak-floors/ Also, check with your regional Loba rep - our rep, Adam Morin, was extremely helpful. He even made a visit to my home during the floor installation phase and showed me the different Loba products on some of my wood floor samples. Adam recommended the installer (very important to find a trained and experienced Loba installer). Back to answering your questions: The finish has been very strong with no issues on delamination or peeling/uplift. It has been resilent to food and household chemical droppings/spills. No stains at all (I have wood floors in my kitchen). I'd say it is a tougher finish than the Bona commerical finish I had on my previous floors. I've had no need for touch ups. It is very easy to clean (I use the Loba spray product and a bona mop). I don't allow shoes in my home - so, it's bare feet, socks or house shoes only. Workers must wear shoe protection or take off their shoes/boots. I don't believe shoes would be a problem for the finish, it is just so much easier to keep the floors clean when people aren't tracking in dirt and grime. Do know that this Loba finish leaves a slight feeling of texture from the wood - it is not a glass smooth finish. I like the finish and feel of the finish quite a bit. I've had some very slight fading - which is only noticeable when furniture or rugs are moved. I waited almost 1 year to put down a rug in my front bedroom. After a few months, I lifted the rug up and I can see a very, very slight difference between where the rug is and the rest of the wood floor. I also had a Chilewich door mat at the entrance and there is a very slight difference there as well. I do have a lot of large windows in my home / and the front door has large glass inserts. Possibly it is the Loba product or it could be the lighter color (and no stain) - or maybe it's a combination of both. Again, I don't believe anyone coming into my home would see the difference (somewhat looks like a slight shadow on the floor / if the Chilewich mat is moved) If you don't rearange your furniture or rugs often, I'd say it isn't an issue. BTW - I have seen MUCH, MUCH worse fading on other wood floors (e.g., sunlight rays burn-in. None of that happening on my floors). All finishes do fade when exposed to lots of sunlight, I expect. I'm very, very pleased with my Loba floors and would definitely use the product again. If going with the same Loba product, I recommend 3 coats vs 2 coats (I have 3 coats on my floors).

Congratulations on making it to the final stage of your renovations! To answer your question regarding two versus three coats. It is always recommended to do a minimum of three total coats for a water base system. It can be any of the combos: 1 seal and two top coats 1 stain and two top coats 3 of the same top coats or A Frankenstein system with 1 top coat from brand "A" and two top coats from brand "B". Of, course this can be the same brand but with two different product lines. A couple of exceptions where a thrid top coat should be considered. High traffic areas Contractor applies below coverage Do you have an opinion on which order to lay three coats if we do three? Inv AT, Inv AT, Supra AT Satin, or Inv AT, Supra AT Satin, Supra AT Satin? If, Invisble can be applied evenly, go ahead with two coats of Supra AT. If, Invisble cannot be applied evenly, you may need two coats of Invisible instead of one, then two coats of Supra AT on top afterwards. Which makes it a total of four. If, you are doing a whole house refinish. I recommend doing one coat per day. This will allow each coat plenty of time to dry and have all the chemicals off gas. This helps prevent bubbles and nibs in the next coat. With the Frankenstein system you are using. i would abrade in between each coat for the smoothest result. Light abrasion with 220 grit for the first coat and a more aggressive abrasion with 220 grit prior to the final coat.