Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Finish application

Doityourself.com community forum was created to provide answers to all questions related to home improvement and home repair. Doityourself community can help you find information about how-to topics on small fixes to large remodeling projects. With comprehensive how-to content and expertly moderated community forums DoItYourself.com makes it easy to tackle even the most complex home improvement projects.




View Full Version : Finish application


Project Girl
02-05-07, 08:42 AM
I am refinishing my floors this weekend and will be applying 2 coats Basic Coatings Commercial Catalyst Sealer and 2 coats Basic Coatings Street Shoe (Satin) -- it recommends that I use an 18" medium weight T-Bar applicator -- any suggestions on what other type of applicator I can use since I cannot find this applicator at local stores and it's too late to order from web. Any suggestions are appreciated!


painter guy
02-05-07, 07:35 PM
Manufacturer recommends a t-bar? This is essentially a squeegy. You pour
out some finish and "snowplow" the finish around.
Something that may work and should be available in a decent paint store is a sheepskin pad applicator. These pads should be attached to a plastic form
which can be attached to a stick. Ie: broom handle. They hold a ton of product so keep that in mind. Also before you start decide where you will start and stop. You don't want to be stuck in a corner.

Project Girl
02-07-07, 08:28 AM
Thanks for the suggestion -- I just purchased a 10" pad applicator that does fit on a painters pole and was told to snowplow the product -- thank you for your help!