Varnish Water base over solvent sealer

[ABN]

I am currently laying a new pine floor and wish to get the look of a wax finished floor with the toughness of a varnished floor.

In order to achieve that look I have been recommended to use a solvent based sealer (to give the mellowing effect) then to overcoat it with Ronseal Diamond Hard Floor Varnish.

I however notice on the tin of the Diamond Hard varnish that it should not be applied over a solvent based varnish until that has been allowed to age for at least 1 month. Does this ageing apply to a solvent based sealer as well or can the Diamond Hard varnish be applied as soon as the sealer has dried?

What would be the effect of applying the water based varnish over a solvent based product before it has aged a month?

Also can you recommend a suitable solvent based sealer as I cannot seem find a suitable product.

P.S. in case your wondering dispite numerous attempts I just can't get a decent looking finish using normal hardwax/oil products, always looks patchy and warn out

 

[Zampa]

Cant see the point in using a solvent based sealer, then a water based system, I it gos wrong for whatever eason both companies will say your gaurentee is invalid.

Stick yo one paint and follow the instructions on the can.

There are pros and cons for using both...

Water based....hard wearing quick drying...odour will clear sooner.....but does not bring out the colour of the wood like oil

Oil based....hard wearing...slower drying....strong odour that may linger fr a good while....brings out the colour of the wood.