Wood Floor Finishing Help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1971ChevyTruck · 01-07-2009, 10:23 PM

I know I have seen several posts on here before about what is the best stuff to use when finishing wood floors. But tonight I can't find any of them. So sorry for starting this again, but what has everyone used??

**WIDESIDE72** · 01-07-2009, 11:05 PM

My dad and I used Waterlox products for boats on his GMC. I like the fact that there is no clear to peel off, and it can be touched up if it gets scratched. Sorry, no pics of the bed and the truck is about 150 miles from me now at my dad's.
http://www.waterlox.com/site/559/default.aspx

chipflyer · 01-07-2009, 11:38 PM

I used manowar spar varnish. Also used on boats, and has lots of UV protection, it can not be sprayed though. If I were to do another I might use automotive clear. It would be much easier than brushing on 4 coats on both sides of the boards.

http://www.valsparglobal.com/val/resident/manowar.jsp

Botietruck · 01-08-2009, 06:52 PM

I am using Bristol Finishes Amber Urethane. If I had not already purchased it, I would most likely go with automotive clear also.

PanelDeland · 01-08-2009, 07:43 PM

You need to decide what you will use the truck for and whether it's to be parked inside.UV is one of the worst things on a finish.Either way make sure you do the end and edge grain of the wood.

mbgmike · 01-08-2009, 08:12 PM

Mar-K has some good test info on their website. We use a good quality Urethane sanding between coats and then coat with automotive clear. We usually use a mat finish unless the customer wants it glossy.

http://www.mar-k.com/wood_finish_testing_i.html

1971ChevyTruck · 01-08-2009, 08:29 PM

Thanks all...Mar-K states that MinWax was one of the best they tested. This will not be parked outside much. So I think I might use that with a light oak stain. Or I might go with a natural stain. I'm just not sure yet.

mbgmike · 01-09-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 1971ChevyTruck

Thanks all...Mar-K states that MinWax was one of the best they tested. This will not be parked outside much. So I think I might use that with a light oak stain. Or I might go with a natural stain. I'm just not sure yet.

The picture above has no stain at all for reference.

Richard Dobson · 01-09-2009, 01:17 PM

Marine spar varnish, with a light sanding in between coats with 220 sandpaper. I used white oak which has good durability to weather.

gonline71 · 01-09-2009, 01:58 PM

I highly recommend Bruce Horkey....he has a kit for both short and long beds which includes sand paper, 3m pads, stain choice, varnish, brushes, tack cloth and directions. Amazing products!

He uses Spar Varnish as well

http://www.horkeyswoodandparts.com/

01-07-2009, 10:23 PM	#1
1971ChevyTruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,006	Wood Floor Finishing Help I know I have seen several posts on here before about what is the best stuff to use when finishing wood floors. But tonight I can't find any of them. So sorry for starting this again, but what has everyone used??

01-07-2009, 11:05 PM	#2
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Wood Floor Finishing Help My dad and I used Waterlox products for boats on his GMC. I like the fact that there is no clear to peel off, and it can be touched up if it gets scratched. Sorry, no pics of the bed and the truck is about 150 miles from me now at my dad's. http://www.waterlox.com/site/559/default.aspx

01-07-2009, 11:38 PM	#3
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: Wood Floor Finishing Help I used manowar spar varnish. Also used on boats, and has lots of UV protection, it can not be sprayed though. If I were to do another I might use automotive clear. It would be much easier than brushing on 4 coats on both sides of the boards. http://www.valsparglobal.com/val/resident/manowar.jsp __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

01-08-2009, 06:52 PM	#4
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: Wood Floor Finishing Help I am using Bristol Finishes Amber Urethane. If I had not already purchased it, I would most likely go with automotive clear also. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

01-08-2009, 07:43 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Wood Floor Finishing Help You need to decide what you will use the truck for and whether it's to be parked inside.UV is one of the worst things on a finish.Either way make sure you do the end and edge grain of the wood. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-08-2009, 08:12 PM	#6
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Wood Floor Finishing Help Mar-K has some good test info on their website. We use a good quality Urethane sanding between coats and then coat with automotive clear. We usually use a mat finish unless the customer wants it glossy. http://www.mar-k.com/wood_finish_testing_i.html Attached Images Last edited by mbgmike; 01-08-2009 at 08:14 PM.

01-08-2009, 08:29 PM	#7
1971ChevyTruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,006	Re: Wood Floor Finishing Help Thanks all...Mar-K states that MinWax was one of the best they tested. This will not be parked outside much. So I think I might use that with a light oak stain. Or I might go with a natural stain. I'm just not sure yet.

01-09-2009, 01:17 PM	#9
Richard Dobson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Easley, South Carolina Posts: 491	Re: Wood Floor Finishing Help Marine spar varnish, with a light sanding in between coats with 220 sandpaper. I used white oak which has good durability to weather. __________________ Richard Dobson

01-09-2009, 01:58 PM	#10
gonline71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 134	Re: Wood Floor Finishing Help I highly recommend Bruce Horkey....he has a kit for both short and long beds which includes sand paper, 3m pads, stain choice, varnish, brushes, tack cloth and directions. Amazing products! He uses Spar Varnish as well http://www.horkeyswoodandparts.com/ Attached Images



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