Mylac (Satin or Gloss)

Mylac (Satin or Gloss) water based floor lacquerA high quality, single pack floor lacquer...

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Floor Preparation

New timber should be sanded to make sure the surface is totally flat and free from contamination, before a finish is applied. Make sure the timber is at the correct moisture content and leave the flooring in the room to adjust for a few days before laying the floor. First fill any cracks or holes, and then start the sanding process. Serious indentations may require using 40 grade to level the surface (solid floors only) then medium sanding 50-80 and then finishing with 120 grades. Vacuum the floor between each sanding operation; make sure the floor is thoroughly clean before the first coat of the finish is applied.

For previously finished floors it is very important to remove all traces of wax or polish and to ensure that the previous coating is sound. Wash with white spirit to remove all traces of wax/polish and sand thoroughly using 100 or 120 grip paper. Ensure the surface is clean and dry and remove all sanding dust. It is recommended that a test area is finished to check the adhesion of the lacquer and penetration of the oil to the previous coating. Ensure good ventilation if using white spirit to remove old polish. If in doubt, sand the floor back to bare timber, removing all the old coating then treat as a new floor.

Use Mylands Barrier Seal as a Primer before applying Mylac. It is not necessary to use a sealer before Hardwax Flooring Oil.