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its hard wax oil this was the review https://napervillehardwood.com/blog/the-hardwax-oil-experiment-part-3-bona-indoor-oil/

Just had another thought. I was originally going to fill the gaps with a resin/sawdust mix. Would the HWO adhere to that or would i be better off making a filler "paste" with HWO and sawdust? Thanks

Job Many thanks for the reply. The bottom few stairs are above a void between two walls so would not be visible. The stairs have no handrails or newals etc ( see pic) My wife hates the fact we have carpet(with muddy dog) so would probably be very happy with a whole new staircase that could be...

Aveatry Thanks for that. I had a look a the bona product and it looked really good. But when I looked at some reviews ( admittedly in the usa) they talked about problems with gaps. Now because it is is second hand floooring I had to remove the Tongues before fitting, so some of the gaps are...

Thanks for the reply, I hadnt thought of oil/wax. will it protect the floor? Will it need constant upkeep? Thanks

Hi all Bit of back story. The lower level of our (1865) house is a bit weird in the the dining room is at the front of the house and is below ground level, the kitchen is at the back (same level) but opens onto the back garden. The stairs go up to the next level "right to left" in the middle of...

Apologies for the dual post ( I started in flooring but realised this may be better- mods please delete if required) Hi (again) All Continuing the ongoing summerhouse saga, we are now into the final stages. The oak plank flooring is fitted, and next week I will be sanding them down ready for...

Hi (again) All Continuing the ongoing summerhouse saga, we are now into the final stages. The oak plank flooring is fitted, and next week I will be sanding them down ready for finishing. These are solid oak planks. The walls will be clad in unfinished pine T&G ( may well be washed or painted at...

Further update, I drained out the system. mentioned it to my wife and she said "oh the radiator was working fine yesterday"!!! After draining and refilling ( to flush out) lo and behold the radiator was the only one cold. I bled it- no air. Thought I would loosen the drain plug. A big gurgle and...

the whole system was full of gunk and i thought it wouldnt do any harm it was sentinel x400 I am hoping that as I drain ( the drain is on the non working rad) and flush it will cure the problem

Work has finally calmed down a bit but now manflu!! I had put in some cleaner when I first topped up the system, which now needs to be drained. Should I try the above tests before draining and refilling or hope that the refilling cures it? Another question. I have to had inhibitor. but didnt...

sorry for the complete lack of response work has been mad and I am a way for a couple of weeks. I will follow up when I am back. Thanks

terry again thanks looking at the cold rad the valves look the same, as in they both have plastic covers but one is larger than the other!

terry thanks for the prompt reply. Can I just confirm that the wheel head is the "incoming valve" the the lockshield is on the return pipe? Thanks

Hi all 4 story house 8 rads. I drained down our radiator system yesterday to clean the heat exchanger. I drained the system using the drain valve on one of the bottom radiators. I topped the system up, bled all the radiators from top floor down. All the radiators work fine with the exception of...

Ah that makes sense. I must confess I was going to use a secondary fix nailer using 16g nails on the face (at an angle)

Big all Thanks for the reply. So indoors, even when secret nailed the expansion moves and is taken up in the edges? And, presumably that may not work because its outsides so the humidity/cold will be worse? The home office is very well insulated ( much more so than the house!!) I will...

Catlad, Thanks for that. Yes i know it change with the seasons. I must confess in my head I thought it would expand due to the heat and contract due the cold, though its obvious when you think about wood and moisture ( i should know that as I store logs for burning!) I was just curious as to...

Indeed it is a bit late lol

Hi all further to my previous post https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/tongue-and-groove-solid-oak-flooring-in-summerhouse.616719/#post-5573124 I now find myself in planning to fit solid oak planks approx 120mm wide 18mm thick. Due to the glue in the T&G the only viable way was to cut off the...