I have bought 90 m2 of enginnered "6mm oiled oak top layer on 15mm marine ply" and unfortunatly have been delivered the same spec but in "unfinished oak". The company told me that they don't have any oiled boards left in stock and as a gesture of goodwill have offered me a refund or if I want they will oil/finish the supplied oak boards at their own expense once the floor is installed.
I really like the looks and quality of the floor but I am very nervous to accept their offer as I have been told that the finish, durability etc of the applied oiled once the floor is installed will not be the same as if the oil is applied when manufactured in the factory.
Has anyone have any views on this? If I decide to accept their offer which oil should I ask the company to apply and how many layers? Will the finish/durability be worst or better than a pre-finished board? How messy will the job be (i.e. do the boards need to be sanded before applying the oil)? How long it will take? Any guideline on cost if I will ask for a partial refund and then subcontract someone to do it? Thanks for any help or comments on this
I really like the looks and quality of the floor but I am very nervous to accept their offer as I have been told that the finish, durability etc of the applied oiled once the floor is installed will not be the same as if the oil is applied when manufactured in the factory.
Has anyone have any views on this? If I decide to accept their offer which oil should I ask the company to apply and how many layers? Will the finish/durability be worst or better than a pre-finished board? How messy will the job be (i.e. do the boards need to be sanded before applying the oil)? How long it will take? Any guideline on cost if I will ask for a partial refund and then subcontract someone to do it? Thanks for any help or comments on this