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 Post subject: need a finish recommendation
PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 9:09 am 
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I had some custom jotoba transition strip moldings made at a local millwork shop. None of the available profiles that the flooring manufacturer offered really worked for me and I was able to get longer lengths this way. What product would you recommend so I end up with a similar look and sheen to the rest of the floor which is BR-111 3/4" brazilian cherry?

I only have about 40 feet to do so it would be helpful if the product was available in smaller quantities.

Do I really need a flooring specific product or can I use a general purpose polyurethane? For what it's worth, we are a "shoes off in the house" family.

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 Post subject: Re: need a finish recommendation
PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 5:23 pm 
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Most pre-finished floors today use an "enhanced" urethane floor finish with additives and UV curing. But IMO, a regular oil-based polyurethane should look close and amber at the same rate ( maybe a little faster ) Keep in mind that jatoba darkens a lot in the first few months. So your floor may look darker than the trim, for now. But the trim should "catch up" in awhile. For 40 lin. ft. of trim molding, I'd consider using a convenient spray can of OIL-BASED ( not acrylic and water-based ) polyurethane in satin or semi-gloss, depending on the sheen you have now.


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