oil,wax or varnish for reclaimed oak parquet?

[ADVICEDIY]

Thanks for your reply. Can you recommend good modern hard wax oil products.

Our dear (and never seen again) Mr Nestor is talking about the old hard wax, not the modern HardWaxOils.


I would go for hardwaxoil anytime.

 

[WoodYouLike]

Blanchon and Osmo are the best around.

 

[woodfinishes1877]

Dear AdviceDIY,

Just please make sure you read the instructions of Hardwax Oil before applying, as WYL says, it can last for years if applied properly (thinly) but you can see in this forum that it has caused many people many problems over the years.

My personal choice would have been a Waterbased (easy to use and quick drying) finish that has been specifically formulated to give the same appearance as a Hardwax Oil (natural) but without the inherent application difficulties. Its called Aquacoat SP Matt.

Good luck in whichever way you decide to go.

 

[Bougedela]

I have laid approx 40m2 reclaimed mahogany parquet 3 years ago. having lived with using osmo hardwax oil for two years I have just resanded because of the poor durability to scratches etc. I'm in total agreement with Nestor_Kelebay. I switched to Bona traffic which is a varnish with a catalyser/hardener, absolutely fantastic... No scratches, fantastic finish and can take everything my young kids through at it without blemishes (including dragging heavy foot stool with metal legs across the floor. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE USE OF GOOD QUALITY VARNISH SUCH AS TRAFFIC OR MEGA OVER ANY POLYWAX OIL... HOPE THIS HELPS CAN PROVIDE PICTURES IF NECESSARY.