Well, it's been a year and the whole ground floor has been restored. Pine boards in some rooms, parquet in the hall. All sanded and renovated/restored and finished with HWO.
Would it be best to clean floors with a barely damp mop using, eg Osmo wash and care or the Blanchon equivalent (Natural soap for oiled floors I think) and then apply a maintenance oil with a buffing machine?
I'm terrified about losing the wear layer, particularly on the parquet and so want to keep these well maintained. How often should a maintenance coat be applied and what would you recommend. The Osmo or Blanchon maintenance oil for example?
And most importantly, how should it be applied? I tried spreading some Osmo oil very thinly by hand but it really needs buffing up .... I think! Is a machine the best way forward and if so what sort of speed/weight should I be looking for. I've four large rooms to keep maintained so was thinking of investing in a machine. I have seen used 11" and 15" Victor Sprites and Europas for sensible prices but really wondered which was best. Is it best to get a slower heavier machine or a faster lighter one or a heavier faster one? I simply have no idea. And what pad for regular maintenance. Any help greatly appreciated.
Would it be best to clean floors with a barely damp mop using, eg Osmo wash and care or the Blanchon equivalent (Natural soap for oiled floors I think) and then apply a maintenance oil with a buffing machine?
I'm terrified about losing the wear layer, particularly on the parquet and so want to keep these well maintained. How often should a maintenance coat be applied and what would you recommend. The Osmo or Blanchon maintenance oil for example?
And most importantly, how should it be applied? I tried spreading some Osmo oil very thinly by hand but it really needs buffing up .... I think! Is a machine the best way forward and if so what sort of speed/weight should I be looking for. I've four large rooms to keep maintained so was thinking of investing in a machine. I have seen used 11" and 15" Victor Sprites and Europas for sensible prices but really wondered which was best. Is it best to get a slower heavier machine or a faster lighter one or a heavier faster one? I simply have no idea. And what pad for regular maintenance. Any help greatly appreciated.