Fri, Jun 11, 2004, 3:35am (EDT+4) [email protected] (Mcgyver)
Does anyone know if this can be done? <snip>
Manufacturer. 1-800 #, can label.
JOAT
Use your brain - it's the small things that count.
- Bazooka Joe
you run the risk of otherwise minor scratches sticking out
like a sore thumb, as the lighter wood will show through
where ever the top coat is compromised. I suggest you do it
the proper way. Get a good stain that is compatible with
water borne stains. Bonakemi makes EXCELLENT oil modified
stains that are a breeze to apply, dry quickly and are
designed to work with waterborne topcoats. You won't find
them at DIY stores. Check the yellow pages or go online to
find a distributor.
dave
Mcgyver wrote:
> Does anyone know if this can be done? I'm thinking of tinting the clear
> waterbase flooring finish. The maple floor will have a very light amber
> look when I'm done and I'm trying to skip a step of actually staing the
> floor before the protective finish. thanks
>
>
"Mcgyver" <[email protected]> wrote in news:7M9yc.6104$%i1.1708@edtnps89:
> Does anyone know if this can be done? I'm thinking of tinting the clear
> waterbase flooring finish. The maple floor will have a very light amber
> look when I'm done and I'm trying to skip a step of actually staing the
> floor before the protective finish. thanks
>
>
Skip the Varathane and buy some real finish.
Basic Coatings produces arguably the best waterbase right now used by pros.
Street Shoe. Top-of-the-line bona Kemi is good also. Basic sells an
additive compatible with their product, an amberizer. Inexpensive and it
will give you the ambered look you desire.(I don't understand why, but its
your floor) The amberizer may work with other waterbased, but no guarantee.
MH
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I would apply a dewaxed shellac instead. It dries quickly and is compatible
with water based topcoat. Tinting the poly makes it into a toner that would
slightly obscure the grain.
"Mcgyver" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Does anyone know if this can be done? I'm thinking of tinting the clear
> waterbase flooring finish. The maple floor will have a very light amber
> look when I'm done and I'm trying to skip a step of actually staing the
> floor before the protective finish. thanks
>
>