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   PenobscotMan | Oct 04, 2004 07:47pm | #1

   Advice from a HO:  We had ours done (1905 house).  The guy put on two coats of non-gloss, then one coat of gloss, sanding between coats.  We were very pleased with the three coats (oil based).  Considering the mess and disruption associated with a floor sanding, I don' t think this is a place to nickel and dime.  Do it right, then enjoy.

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   EdJW | Oct 04, 2004 09:03pm | #2

   Javier, thanks for the reply.  It's not a case of spending the extra money, the installer is telling us that 2 coats are sufficient but he'll do three if I want.  I want to do what's best but don't want to waste money either.  -Ed

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   ed2 | Oct 05, 2004 12:58am | #3

   3 coats     look at floor w second coat dry the next am w sunlight across it     check again in same spot after 3rd coat  seals a lot of voids, makes the finished appearance

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   IanDG | Oct 05, 2004 01:09am | #4

   The top coat is a sacrificial coat -- basically its purpose is to take the wear on the floor.

   I always used 3 coats for everything except water-base, when I used 4.

   IanDG

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   EdJW | Oct 05, 2004 05:05pm | #5

   Thanks everyone...........3 it is.  -Ed

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   Isamemon | Oct 07, 2004 02:11am | #6

   anyrhing less then 3 is infeior in the long run, but looks good in spec houses

   waterborne got to go 3, maybe 4

   but it all depends on the "applicator"

   Ive seen a guy put down 2 coats as thin as 1

   yeah he was fast, low bid, looked good for the check to clear

   I agree , the mess and disruption to sand and finish. Do it right , over do it

   kitchens or bathrooms, well youll end up redoing every few years anyway

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   JeffC | Oct 07, 2004 04:10am | #7

   We went with two coats on the installer's recommendation and they made it three years.  We went with three coats this time even though the refinisher insisted two would be fine and last the average family ten years.

   Jeff