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I have a large hard wood floor that was stained with mahogany and finished with a water based polyurethane coating. The majority of the floor is still well coated however, some high traffic areas have worn through the poly as well the stain. As a result I will be doing some restoration in these areas, retaining and attempting to blend the color.
My question can I apply your cfp product directly to the newly stained area as well as over the existing polyurethane. Reading about your product I would think the answer is yes.
Any advice would and guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Regards Gary
Hello there Gary,
Yes, you are quite correct!
You can certainly apply the durable Cabot's CFP Floor clear water based over your current protective coating. ...
What can I put over a black water based paint on an interior treated pine decking to give it a gloss ....it's a sunroom now .
Hi WKR,
Thank you for contacting Cabot's, we would love to assist you further however we would need to ask you additional question in order to give you the best advice regarding your application. If ...
Read moreyou can please give our Help & Advice team a call on 1800 011 006. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm AEST.
Hi what is best floor cleaning my cabots timber floor
Hello Sharon!
Take a look at our Cabot's Floor Clean;...
Read more https://www.cabots.com.au/product/cabots-floor-clean/ This is a general-purpose, non-abrasive cleaner that goes hand in hand with our coatings and will remove dirt and grime. We do recommend that the Floor Clean should not be used on fresh coatings that are less than 72 hours old. If you need any more advice, please do not hesitate to give us a call on 1800 011 006. Cheers - Team Cabot's
Hi I'm having trouble with this varnish over pine flooring. It went on beautifully but after two weeks when we cleaned it (with very minimal water) it went cloudy. This cloudiness hasn't gone away after another two weeks. It's very disappointing. We used satin in the bedrooms and gloss in the living but had the same trouble with both. Any idea why it's still absorbing water and going cloudy? The temperature has been over 25 degrees for the whole time. Will this cloudy appearance go away?
After several months ours is STILL cloudy and has a satin finish. Would not recommend this product to anyone. Extremely disappointing!
Hi Nick,
Thank you for taking the time to review Cabot's CFP Water Base, we're sorry to hear that you're having problems with clouding....
Read moreI have raised a ticket on your behalf, if you could please give our Technical Team a call on 1800 011 006 and quote your ticket number "367808 ". We would like to discuss this further with you and ask a few extra questions in order to help you find a solution. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm AEST. Regards, Team Cabot's
Hi, can this be applied over a white washed timber floor? Thanks
Hi Nicole,
Thank you for contacting Cabot's. In regards to your question, if your white washed timber floor is just a diluted water based white acrylic that's been applied, then yes you can use the C...
Read moreabot's CFP Water Base clear over it by two coats, however it's best to apply the adhesion test first to a small area of the dried clean white wash finish.
Hi :o)
I also have got the white cloudy thing happening. Moisture in there I suppose. Just wondering if i can put the second coat on despite the cloudiness? So long as it eventually clears up I don't mind how long it takes.
Thanks
SP Makes
Mine isn't cloudy, it's going like a satin finish. Nothing to do with moisture as everything was hot and dry at the time.
Hey SP Makes!
I have replied to your initial questions - give us a call if you're still having any issues!...
Read moreYou can call us on 1800 011 006. Cheers - Team Cabot'sHi :o)
I also have got the white cloudy thing happening. Moisture in there I suppose. Just wondering if i can put the second coat on despite the cloudiness? So long as it eventually clears up I don't mind how long it takes.
Thanks
SP Makes
G'day SP Makes,
You're right, the white cloudy appearance is most definitely moisture being in contact with a water based coating before it has a chance to completely cure. You can apply another coa...
Read moret, as long has the coating that is currently on the timber is completely dry.
Can you use the CFP on an exterior deck ?
Good morning,
Unfortunately the CFP is not suitable for exterior Decking. The reason being is that it contains no UV blockers to protect the coating and the timber from UV and weathering and it will be very slippery when wet too. ...
Read more If you're looking for something that will give you a gloss like finish, take a look at the Feast Watson Wet Look Decking Oil; http://www.feastwatson.com.au/consumer/products/exterior/product-details/1566 This is a lightly pigmented decking oil that will help you achieve a wet/gloss look. If you have any further questions, please give us a call on 1800 011 006. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST Cheers - Team Cabot's
Hi, can I apply cfp water based satin with a spray gun
Hello Marion,
We don't recommend applying the CFP using a spray gun. ...
Read moreThe reason for this, is that a spray gun will only achieve a thin coat - and we cannot guarantee the overall durability as we do not know the film thickness. Using a pad applicator will disperse the correct film thickness the coating needs to ensure the durability of the coating for a walk on surface. If you would like to discuss this further, or need any advice on an up-coming project, give our Help & Advice team a call on 1800 011 006. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST. Cheers - Team Cabot's
I have just finished sanding my floors after ripping up carpet. Can I use CFP water base or do I need to seal the floor? It has never been polished before
Hello Diarne,
If you would like to retain the natural colour of the timber, the CFP water based is a great product to choose! ...
Read moreThere is no need to seal the surface of the timber before applying the CFP. Just ensure you apply a minimum of 3 coats! If you would like to discuss this further, or need any advice on an up-coming project, give our Help & Advice team a call on 1800 011 006. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST. Cheers - Team Cabot's
Hi im going to clear a table that has just been sanded back to bare timber what should i use to clean the table before applying the matt clear
Hi Mark,
Sounds like a big job! You can give the timber a clean by wiping down the surface with some methylated spirits. ...
Read moreJust ensure the timber is dry and free from any sanding dust before you coat the timber. If you would like to discuss this further, or need any advice on an up-coming project, give our Help & Advice team a call on 1800 011 006. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST. Thanks, Team Cabot's
Thank you i just gave it a quick wash yesterday with some distilled water so on Thursday I'll use some methylated spirits as I'll be painting it on Friday afternoon
I have got cypress pine timber floor,
Is cabot's cfp floor water based the right product for this timber?
Hi Guss,
Thanks for your question! The Water based CFP does sound like it would be the right product for you! ...
Read moreThe Water based CFP does have a non-yellowing formula - so the coating will not yellow over time, unlike an Oil based flooring coating. If your flooring is bare timber, take a look at the preparation instructions below; Sand the surface smooth using 180 - 240 grit sandpaper. Sand only in the direction of the grain. Remove all traces of sanding dust If the timber has been coated before, take a look at these preparation instructions; Thoroughly clean the surface with Cabot's Floor Clean and allow to dry. Apply one coat to a small test area. Allow to dry for 3 hours. Press sticky tape firmly to the surface and pull off quickly. If the coating comes off, sand back further to a sound surface. If the coating does not come off, you will be fine to coat! If you would like to discuss this further, or need any advice on an up-coming project, give our Help & Advice team a call on 1800 011 006. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST. Cheers - Team Cabot's
Hi, I done the first coat last night in my bedrooms and hallway. How long do you recommend leaving it before I can walk on it to apply the second coat?
Good Morning Rocky,
We recommend a minimum of 3 hours in between coats for the water based CFP, 12 hours if you're using the Oil based CFP. ...
Read moreFor best results, lightly sand in between coats to remove any grain raise using 240 grit paper. Remove all sanding dust. Apply the 2nd & 3rd coats as above. As for being able to walk on the coating, if you're using the water based CFP, you can walk on the flooring with light traffic after 16 hours after the final coat. Resume normal traffic 72 hours after the final coat. If you're using the Oil based CFP, light foot traffic a minimum of 24 hours after the final coat, and normal foot traffic a minimum of 72 hours after the final coat. For both the Oil based and Water based CFP, the full cure time is 7 days. For this reason we recommend replacing any furniture after this timer to avoid indenting or damaging the coating during this curing process. If you would like to discuss this further, or need any advice on an up-coming project, give our Help & Advice team a call on 1800 011 006. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST. Cheers - Team Cabot's
Can I used the waterbased CFP over an oil based floor stain?
Hi Gail,
I recommend to give our Help and Advice Team a call on 1800 011 006 - as we will need to ask you a few more questions to determine if this is suitable. ...
Read more Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST. Thanks, Team Cabot's
Do you have to sand back your cork tile
If thoroughly cleaned can you just go over the top.
Hasn’t been done for a long long time.
Hi Vicki,
As long as the surface is sound, there should be no issues in applying the CFP Water Based over the top of what you already have. Please see the below instructions on previously coated flooring; ...
Read more Thoroughly clean the surface with Cabot's Floor Clean and allow to dry. Apply one coat to a small test area. Allow to dry for 3 hours. Press sticky tape firmly to the surface and pull off quickly. If the coating comes off, sand back further to a sound surface. If the coating does not come off, you will be fine to apply the coating following the instructions on the back of the can. If you would like to discuss this further, or need any advice on an up-coming project, give our Help & Advice team a call on 1800 011 006. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST. Thanks, Team Cabot's
Can I add a Resene colour wood natural stain to CFP
G'day Jus,
Unfortunately we do not recommend mixing any sort of stain with the CFP, in both the water based and oil based. ...
Read moreIf you'd like to change the colour of the flooring - we recommend staining the timber first using the Interior Stain and Varnish until you reach your desired colour depth. Once dry, coat over the top using 3 coats of the CFP to ensure you have that durable walk on surface. If you would like to discuss this further, or need any advice on an up-coming project, give our Help & Advice team a call on 1800 011 006. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST Cheers - Team Cabot's
I've used this on a floor and in some small areas it is still cloudy white when dry. What is the cause of this?
Hi Stivat,
No need to be sorry at all! ...
Read moreThe cloudiness in the coating does indicate that moisture is present in the coating. This will eventually go away as the coating fully cures - which can take a minimum of 7 days. You can help speed up this process and remove the cloudiness by using a hairdryer on the lowest heat setting - making sure that you keep the hair dryer moving so you don't damage the coating. This will help any moisture evaporate out of the coating. If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to give us a call on 1800 011 006. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST. Cheer - Team Cabot's
Hi,
I have just finished 25 tables for my restaurant and found that most have a cloudy white finish in some areas which doesn't look good. How do I get rid of this cloudinesss?
Hi Mark,
This could possibly moisture trapped between the coating or the timber. ...
Read moreYou could try using a hairdryer to try to draw out the moisture. It is important to have the hair dryer on a low heat setting and keep the hairdryer moving. As the coating gets warm, the white marks should start to disappear as the moisture evaporates. Alternately and provided the surface is fully cured (Which does take 7 days), you could lightly wipe the area with a clean rag or cotton wool with methylated spirits. The methylated spirits may draw out the moisture from the coating. The cloth must only be damp, and you must wipe gently, otherwise you run the risk of damaging the coating. However that being said, the cloudiness should subside by itself once the coating fully cures. If you would like to discuss this further, give our Help & Advice team a call on 1800 011 006. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST Team Cabot's
Can I tint my 4L tin of CFP floor water based?
Hi DJ,
Thanks for your question. Unfortunately the CFP cannot be tinted. ...
Read moreHowever to change the colour of the timber prior to coating you can stain the timber with the Water based Interior Stain and Varnish to the desired colour depth. Once the stain is dry, you can then coat over the top with 3 coats of the water based CFP to create that durable walk on surface. If you choose to stain the timber first - make sure the timber is bare and un-coated so the stain is able to penetrate the timbers surface. If you would like to discuss this further, or need any advice on an up-coming project, give our Help & Advice team a call on 1800 011 006. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST. Cheers - Team Cabot's
Hi, can I put a coat of oil based CFP floor on a floor coated with water based CFP to make it shine
Hi Candice,
Thanks for your question. If you would like to change to the Oil based CFP you will need to sand the flooring back with 180-240 grit sandpaper first to a dull surface. ...
Read moreWe do recommend to do a small test area first to ensure the coating will adhere well. Apply one coat to a small test area. Allow to dry for 12 hours. Press sticky tape firmly to the surface and pull off quickly. If the coating does come off, you will either need to sand the timber back to a bare surface or continue on with the water based CFP. Just keeping in mind that the Oil based CFP will slightly yellow, so will give your timber more of a honey tone. If you would like to discuss this further, or need any advice on an up-coming project, give our Help & Advice team a call on 1800 011 006. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST Cheers - Team Cabot'sGet an answer from our members and Cabot's representatives
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