NASH TIMBERS JUNE NEWSLETTER
Nash Timbers is in the process of putting together a sample board with a selection of colours to help the client.
NOTE OUR NEW TIMBER DROP OFF SAMPLE POLICY
If timber samples are required, Nash Timbers will drop them off on a Thursday. Please ensure that you get your request in by Tuesday, if staining required request needs to be in by Friday the week before for a Thursday drop off.
Please email request to accounts@nashtimbers.com.au
The last 3 Timber presentations were heavily supported by our clients, it is nice to be able to meet the face behind the voice.
Nash Timbers continue with The Nash Timber Presentation which has been certified by NSW Architectural Board for CPE Activity Formal Points & Builders CPD Event, at our home office monthly.(2 formal Points)
SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR, ALL PRESENTATIONS
When: 22/7/09, 26/8/09 and 23/9/09 At: 5:00pm to 6pm
Venue: 136 OLD SOUTH HEAD ROAD VAUCLUSE (MUST BOOK)
Nash Timbers Regular feature.
1) F.A.Q
2) PROBLEMS THAT ARISE
Send your question and test our knowledge!!!!!
F.A.Q
Can any floor be stained any colour? YES.
As long as the timber species used does not react with the stain and sealant finish.
For some unexplained reason occasionally Blackbutt will release tannin when liming which leaves a very patchy finish. If liming Blackbutt flooring, we lime the Blackbutt offcuts from the site to check reaction to liming.
OOPS!
Have you ever gone to check your newly finished floor and found pimples (looks like tiny bubbles on the floor). The bubbles are caused by the dust particles floating in the air, when the finishing has been applied the dust particles will float down and stick to the finish
Vacuum-clean well and tack with a damp cloth before applying finish. Ensure all sills, ledges, skirting board, tops of doors and picture rails are free of dust.
WHEN SANDING AND FINISHING A FLOOR THE NASH TIMBERS RECOMMENDED CHECKLIST
1. Ensure nails are punched below level of timber. Fill holes with putty to match colour of floor.
2. Sanding is done across the grain on softwood at a 45 degree angle, hardwood at a 15 degree angle. Correct sanding ensures a level floor and helps open the grain to assist with absorption of the finish to enhance the features of the timber.
3. On finishing sanding the centre of the floor an edge sander is used to match up with the centre sanding as it is unable to sand up to the wall, staircases and joinery. If these 2 sanders are not used in conjunction with each other uneven surface, scratches from the sander, dicolouration and lip marking will occur.
4. To stop unwanted markings a belt sander with little pressure is used in the direction of the grain..
5.Polyvac sander evens out the grain between drum and edge sander. Also, it cuts the timber hairs and opens the pores of the timber which assist with the absorption of the finish.
6. Floor is then buffed and coated.
7. Different sanders need to be used with certain finishes to ensure correct result.
8. Sealmaster is applied after sanding a floor to stop edge bonding or boards gluing together., also stops the discolouration on the edges of certain timber species American White Oak and Blackbutt. Sealmaster is not used on Brushbox and Turpentine due to reaction with natural properties of the wood.
9. Synteko Classic floor is not to be over sanded to ensure product will dry and penetrate correctly and flooring is even for buffing between each coat.
10. When using Synteko waterbase fine sand floor to reduce dicolouration in floor.
11. When using a Modified oil finish, it is slow drying takes up to 3 days and not completely cured for 20 days, this finish drys on top of the timber does not penetraste as much as natural oil.
12. Natural oil is buffed into the timber to leave a flat or matt finish, to get the best results. It is very important that water is not split with 21 days when using this finish.
13. Staining or liming a timber floor requires a very detailed process to achieve the clients preferred colour specification. Species, colour and finish needs to be ascertained to start with to ensure that the timber properties do not react with the colour and finish. There are many combinations that need to be discussed before samples can be done for client. When colour and finish is chosen, this sample must be signed off and kept on site at all times.
14. Points of consideration to discuss with client.
A Certain timber species will absorb stain more
B There will always be a colour variation in timber when staining and liming.
C Floor must be sanded correctly or finish will be uneven
D. Walls, skirting boards, joinery and tiles must be sealed. Painter to do final coat after staining or liming and Floor Layer buffs and seals floor after painter finished.
E. Before staining or liming the grain must be popped for a better penetration of the product to get the preferred colour. (SPECIAL NASH FINISHES TECHNIQUE)
15..Nash Timbers tips on achieving a high quality finish
A No other trade while Floor Layer is working in his area.
B Good even ventilation, so floor dries evenly.
C Dust free rooms.
D When staining clients must be on site to check colour.
E. No walking on floor for at least 24 Hours except modified Oil 3 days.
F Ensure not to spill water on floor.
G Use window drapery to protect from direct sunlight.
H. No mats for 21 days
I Install felt protectors to furniture that will be moved.
J Ensure you follow the Floor maintenance sheet given to you by Nash Finishes.
MONTHLY SPECIAL (WHILE STOCKS LAST)
SELECT GRADE BLACKBUTT 80MM X 19MM FLOORING @ $66.80 SQM PLUS GST
SELECT GRADE BLACKBUTT 130MM X 19MM FLOORING @ $73.00 SQM PLUS GST
STANDARD GRADE BLACKBUTT 80MM X 19MM FLOORING @ $50 SQM PLUS GST
STANDARD GRADE BLACKBUTT 130MM X 19MM FLOORING @ $57.00 SQM PLUS GST
Nash Timbers
PO BOX 163
VAUCLUSE NSW 2030
Telephone: (02) 9337 6800
Facsimile: (02) 9337 1595
Email: info@nashtimbers.com.au
Web: http://www.nashtimbers.com.au/
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