![]() Again, I've yet to hear 'every year' from anyone who has a long working knowledge of the Loba 2K Supra AT. They are fully aware that the US client is traditionally harder on floors (or more demanding of appearance of their floors - is a more accurate statement) than Canadian clients. The iCork employees will suggest every 2 years for the lower grade WS 2K. It is normally a 'personal' decision or a decision made because the cork is in a commercial area. ![]() And the Loba WS 2K Supra (a different product) has been used every two years - but not on my advice. Is it possible you have been speaking with iCork Floor? The iCork Floor employees are more cautious in their approach. As I no longer work at Cancork, I cannot tell you who you have spoken to there. Macmartha - I've never met anyone who needed to apply the Loba 2K Supra AT every year. Which means NO FURNITURE, NO RUGS, NO PETS on the floor during the air cure. There are waxes and conversion varnishes out there that take 2 weeks (or more) to cure.which normally means NO BOOTS ON THE FLOOR during the cure time. If you want matte, look to the Rubio line up. It doesn't like 'hard' actually needs a soft finish that can bend and flex with the cork. It is the softest hardwood floor in the world. A 'hard' finish on a soft wood is not always the answer. Matte can be as hard to live with as a high gloss finish. Please make sure you test out a matte finish (stand on, throw dust on it, get water on it.do stuff to it) and view it in front of a window (put it on the floor). Skin oils are SHINIER than matte finish.not many people know that. Many people have gone matte and HATED IT! They didn't realize that their bare feet would leave SHINY foot prints.oh dear. If you want matte, then Rubio or a wax finish is a great place to start. That's the easiest way to figure out of you will be stuck with a hazy matte finish or not. Then put it down on the floor and live with it for a few days (make sure you view it in early morning/evening lighting to see if the haze shows up). I highly recommend you ask for/pay for a mock-up on a panel (3ft x 3ft panel of hardwood matching your species) finished EXACTLY as your floors will be. Depending on the species of wood, it might need the sealant (to prevent tannin pull) prior to the final two coats of finish. The Loba 2K Supra AT offers a very natural look as well. It will bump up the gloss level a snick and *should remove most of the hazy look - but some may be left over. They are the easiest to live with.Īs G&S suggests, if you don't like the final gloss level of the Loba Invisible, you can always throw on a single coat of Supra AT in the Satin. If someone wants low(er) gloss I suggest satin. Personally, if someone wants shiny I suggest working with semi-gloss. These are the realities of the "extremes". Very low gloss = see every foot print and have a hazy finish during certain parts of the day. Super shiny = see every speck of dust and every little scratch. ![]() The more extreme the finish (super gloss and gloss as well as matte and ultra matte) the HARDER it is to LIVE with the finish. Today's gloss levels are ALL ABOUT the chemical mix to create super gloss, gloss, semi gloss, satin, matte and ultra matte. This is a PHYSICAL polishing to create ultra smooth. The higher the gloss, the more buffing of the finish (like buffing a car). It is part of the chemical/optic properties of matte.īack in the old days, the gloss level had to do with BUFFING. These reflect light in such a way that it appears "dull". The matte finishes have the hazing effect because of the chemicals they use to keep it dull looking.
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