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Anyone used original briwax on their stripped wooden flooring?

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MinimalistMommi · 25/06/2014 12:30

I had this recommended to me this morning so I'm curious about it as I know it would be easier to repair scuffs/marks. Previously I had been thinking about Osmo but I was worried about the drying time required as I have children. We're having original boards sanded but some new reclaimed wooden boards might be needed as we are having them lifted and butted closer together because we have some large gaps and I know the can split when being lifted.

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RaisingSteam · 25/06/2014 15:41

I would go for Osmo - try and find a work around for one night! Less fumes and solvents for a start, and vv durable. IIRC there is now a quicker drying version?

MinimalistMommi · 25/06/2014 17:41

I think there might be, I think I asked about the new quicker drying version a couple of months back to see if anyone had used it but I had no replies. After asking this question here today, I've read some nasty stuff about Briwax and it sounds a bit too toxic it to me with the fumes etc I would be happy to use it on a big area like the entire of our downstairs LOL. Thank you so much for replying.

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RaisingSteam · 26/06/2014 00:28

If you don't put it on too thick it dries mostly overnight, have ventilation and heating on. You could do it in a few sections. (I need to do my lounge floor, I should take my own advice)

MinimalistMommi · 26/06/2014 10:30

Rasing what is the finish like of osmo?

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RaisingSteam · 26/06/2014 13:19

Standard is satin but I see from the website it now comes in "raw", matt and anti-slip. (My mum was obsessed about the risk of the DC slipping over in their socks when learning to walk. I can emphatically say this was not the greatest of their childhood risks).

It is like an oil, put a bit of cooking oil on a patch and you will see the colour. You will probably get quite a rich colour from old pine.

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