I have a newly laid white oak floor that I would like to fume, has any one heard of a brush on fuming product? I would like to aviod using the ammoina method. If not are there any hints besides leaving bowls or ammoina in the house? Does it affect anything else. Thanks for any help.
wyatt
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Yopu could try a solution of rusty nails in vinegar. Let it sit in the jar for sevaral days, strain out the crud, and brush it on.
The ammonia fumes may attack other wood in the house, and the smell will linger for several days. Close off the other areas with heavy visqueen, and set a pan of ammonia on an electric hot plate. Regular ammonia won't work ... get a bottle of 26 degree (maybe 28?) from a blueprint supply vendor. Run the power cord outside the enclosed area so you can turn off the juice without going into the fumes. Be prepared with a way to rip down the plastic and set up a powerful fan quickly to air the place out. This borders on dangerous, not simply obnoxious. You should seriously consider a proper respirator. Even better, pay the money and sub it out.
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I don't recall specifics, but I have seen brush on products. I think I'd look at Rocklers and Garret Wade first. Depending on how dark you want it, if you want the real dark - comparable to the darkest Stickley stain, try gilsonite on a scrap and see if its what you're looking for.
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I think with a floor, you would be better off with a stain. I seem to remember (FWW) that furniture that has been fumed is very sensitive to sunlight. If the sun shines on it for any length of time, it will leave a mark or shadow.
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