tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post1195366041929816112..comments2024-03-28T18:57:20.920+01:00Comments on Living the life in Saint-Aignan: Vitrify? Varnish? Oil? What ‘wood’ you do?Ken Broadhursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-10251745896121252552010-06-17T23:32:35.454+02:002010-06-17T23:32:35.454+02:00Maybe they're having the sale because they kno...Maybe they're having the sale because they know you need the product. Wouldn't that be cool?Starmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12386841450183061541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-23161918823325682232010-06-17T16:37:35.201+02:002010-06-17T16:37:35.201+02:00Chris, everything I hear says that painting is out...Chris, everything I hear says that painting is outrageously expensive to have hired done around here. And what would we do all that time the painter was working? You don't want us to feel more worthless than we already do, I'm sure. ;^)<br /><br />Judy, well, Simon has endorsed the product, and I'll take his word for it. I'm sure it will be just fine. I like yellow. We're not using it outdoors.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-88479842178655909602010-06-17T16:08:56.558+02:002010-06-17T16:08:56.558+02:00I would hire Painter Steve and follow his advice. ...I would hire Painter Steve and follow his advice. :-)<br /><br />Judy, we had the same experience with our deck.<br /><br />Verification word is "nopew," which is what one wishes from one's paint.chrissouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00398602853402174732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-25389143746303185362010-06-17T16:06:23.871+02:002010-06-17T16:06:23.871+02:00I can say that we regret making the decision to us...I can say that we regret making the decision to use the lowest-priced product on a different type of job... a protective treatment for our outside wood deck. We really wish that we had gone with the product one price up. This one didn't give good coverage, and the deck looks worn only a year or two later. We had used a more expensive product in previous years, and it was worth the cost. <br /><br />But, I sure do agree that it's a great idea to use what is available closer than Tours! <br /><br />Somehow, I know that you and Walt will have thought this through very thoroughly, and will end up with a GREAT looking floor :)<br /><br />JudySeine Judeet (Judith)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07407353544376132484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-60215232090036513932010-06-17T12:05:38.173+02:002010-06-17T12:05:38.173+02:00Jean and Ellen, we have a few extra floorboards to...Jean and Ellen, we have a few extra floorboards to do our test on. Thanks for the advice. I know you know I know you know what you are talking about.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-43433210041992942172010-06-17T11:40:09.635+02:002010-06-17T11:40:09.635+02:00It's worth taking the time to get this right. ...It's worth taking the time to get this right. Once it's on, it's difficult to change. Don't forget to try the product on a spare bit of floorboard. Better to waste one tin if you think it looks awful than hate it once it's on the whole floor.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-83195011210215434882010-06-17T10:20:14.115+02:002010-06-17T10:20:14.115+02:00Hi Ellen, good points all. But gee, that's exp...Hi Ellen, good points all. But gee, that's expensive varnish. We're going to have rugs over most of the floor up there anyway.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-87865819951253937582010-06-17T09:42:45.231+02:002010-06-17T09:42:45.231+02:00Hi Ken,
Check out your Bricomarché for the other p...Hi Ken,<br />Check out your Bricomarché for the other products -- they might not be on the flyers, but in the store. Simon says the Boisilor is not as clear as the claim, so you might want to buy a can, a small can, and try it out on a patch that will not be seen once the furniture is in place. I would say in some hideaway space, but you need to do your trial in an area that gets the same light as most of the surface. It's like your paint job -- you need to try it out before you buy your full supply.<br />I think the V33 products are made to last at least 10 years. You don't want to have to revarnish too often -- it means emptying the room! So, if durability is a factor in the price difference, you might need to take that into account.<br />We had our floors varnished when we moved in over 25 years ago. That job lasted almost 20 years and the new job is holding up fine, too, so I don't expect to revarnish any time soon.Ellen Lebellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929639076042070115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-84209326956627797382010-06-17T09:21:43.772+02:002010-06-17T09:21:43.772+02:00Thanks, Simon. We want to avoid solvents. I looked...Thanks, Simon. We want to avoid solvents. I looked into Syntilor products a little, along with the Linitop line. Our closest Bricodépôt is up in Blois.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-25652404967831252442010-06-17T09:08:25.582+02:002010-06-17T09:08:25.582+02:00We bought the Boisilor vitrificateur (clear) to va...We bought the Boisilor vitrificateur (clear) to varnish our bathroom floor. It works really quite well, but isn't totally clear, giving a slightly yellow tint.<br /><br />For the staircase we used a similar product from Syntilor, which we both prefer for the finished effect, but it has two drawbacks: the finish is slightly red, and you need to use a quite expensive proprietary thinner.<br /><br />Our preferred shop for this sort of stuff is Bricodepot. If you have one near you some of the staff are quite knowledgable, not something you are always guaranteed of in a hardware shop!<br /><br />Bon CourageSimonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06203768991989701121noreply@blogger.com