cloudy spots refinished hardwood

7 years ago

I recently had my floors redone.

They used a glitsa polyurethane for a Swedish finish. There a tiny white specks all over the floor that have a cloud around them. Home is unoccupied. No furniture/rugs etc. in. I’m the only when who was in there since the job was finished. Socks only and windows weren’t open when I saw it the day after it was done. What are those spots and how do we fix them?
There are also a couple spots that are rough that look like sawdust got trapped in there. Not sure how they fix it?

For these two problems I worry if there is a particle higher than the wood that walking on it would cause that elevated spot to wear quicker.

Lastly, I can see swirls on the foyer landing that I don’t think are normal. Is that common to have sanding swirls after it is refinished?

The company I worked with is nice and collaborative. I don’t want to seem like a pain in the rear. On the other hand, I don’t think these concerns are things that would be expected when a floor is redone?

Thanks in advance!

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SJ McCarthy
7 years ago
A Swedish Finish is a special finish. It is a conversion varnish which can take quite a bit of time to cure. Which of the Glitsa conversion varnishes was used? The temperature and humidity needs to be well controlled during application and afterwards (until full cure).

How many coats were applied? Was this a full sand and coat? Was there a stain applied? How many coats applied? How much time between coats?

I'm also seeing some 'white edges' in your second photo (along with the white gritty blotch). How many of these areas do you have?
User
7 years ago
You‘ve already walked on this? Why?
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Emerald Living
Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks for the feedback! Here’s some if the info requested:

It’s been 19 days. Live wire oak, you can walk on it with socks after 24 hours. I consulted with the owner and crew lead re: cure time and when you can walk, place furniture and rugs, and put down protection for painting etc. He also consulted with the finish company to be sure about future application of paper and tape by painters.

I am being very generous with cure time and have not put anything on the floors. Note that the crew has to walk on it in between coats as well. I waited several days vs 24 hours (the smell and burning eyes from the finish prohibits being in the environment anyway).

The spots are not secondary to traffic, as they were present upon inspection (not after tip toeing around) and are diffuse across the house where nobody has been.

SJ,

-Fully sanded
-Hand applied stain (duraseal)with rag
-Three coats of finish with 24 hours in between applications. Not sure which version of the seal.
-Seattle, so not too hot. High 60’s. I don’t think it was stormy/ significant weather changes those days.

Company said they never saw this before. They are consulting with their boss and are considering buffing and refinishing. Reputable and experienced company with highest ratings in metro area across review sites. Very willing to work with me, so I don’t think this reflects lack or experience or a hasty job.
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G & S Floor Service
7 years ago
It's ingredients from the container. They need to stir the heck out of the product before adding the hardener, then stir a lot more, then add a strainer or use a container with a strainer. Glitsa Platinum is illegal in Massachusetts due to VOC, but we have used Poloplaz Prime, which is legal here. Seen the same issue. You will have same issue with water base finishes.