Ash wrote:
"Jake" wrote in message
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Hi All,

I know there are FAQs and questions about sanding/treating floors are
indeed frequently asked. But I don't think there's a one-size-fits-all
answer to these problems.

Here's my scenario: I've laid some reclaimed pitch pine parquet blocks in
a room. You can read all about it and see the photos on my blog:
http://jake.typepad.com/house/

Anyway, this weekend I want to sand and treat it. It's the treating bit I
am confused about. From what I've read on here I think Bourne Seal may be
the way to go. Can anybody back this up? Or offer a better suggestion.

What I don't want to do is just slap some cheapo quick-drying Wickes floor
varnish down. I want to be "sympathetic" to the wood and produce a
long-lasting, durable and most importantly natural-looking finish.

If Bourne Seal is the best then where do I get it? Is it "Bourne Seal" of
"Bourneseal" and who makes it?

Googling for "Bourne Seal" I only find one or two distibutors. I'd prefer
to actually go and buy it from an outlet so I know I've got it by the
weekend.

Another idea was to use Yacht Varnish. Any thoughts?

Jake Howlett
DIYer


I buy Bourne Seal about every six months to go down on a Scout Hall Floor.
It costs about £50.00 a tin from Travis Perkins and 1½ tins does our 15 x 10
metre hall (one coat). It's applied by roller and the whole floor is done in
an hour or so.

As


Thanks Ash,

What kind of finish do you get from it? Is it glossy and would you say
it "did the wood justice"?

Jake