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Water Based Finishes
After sanding your floors with the Silver-Line SL-8 and SL-7 it is time to apply finishes. Here are some
tips to remember when using water-based finishes.
If you are interested in learning more about other floor finishes available, please view our Fabulon Finishes page.
- Screen the floor with a 120 or 150 grit sandscreen. Screening will close the pores of the wood and the Water-Based
finish will not cause a lot of grain to raise.
- When tacking a floor before application of the first coat, use a soft rag dampened with water instead of a tack cloth. The
chemicals used to make the tack cloth sticky may effect the adhesion of the water-based finish. The cloth should be
damp but not wet! Tack the entire floor and do not forget to remove dust from the walls, doors, windows, etc.
- Use a recommended water-base applicator, most suppliers will sell applicators that were designed to be used with a
water-base finish.
- Unlike the process when using oil modified finishes, do not screen the floor after the first coat of water-based finish is
applied. Wait until the second coat is applied then screen lightly. Remember, the screening is done to take out the raised
grain, do not remove the finish.
- Do not use steel wool to screen your water-based finishes. Any steel wool material left on the floor after you vacuum
will rust into your floor.
- Always read the manufactures instructions and follow them.
Please remember to read our disclaimer page before beginning a project.
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> Refinish your wood floor from start to finish
> What to look for in flooring equipment
> Learn about water based finishes
> The correct use of sandpaper
> Flooring Q & A
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