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 Post subject: synteco vs etura
PostPosted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 12:55 am 
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any comments? I have alot of experience with both these acid curing two part finishes. Etura just seems to be much less stable under varying temperatures and conditions. What do you think?
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I have not used an acid curing finish in about 20 years. But if I were to use one, I'd use Baca Glitsa. I had used both, Baca Glitsa and Synteko both many years ago. Synteko was easier to use, IMO but Glitsa looked better. Just my opinion. FWIW


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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 7:23 pm 
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thanks.
What is your main reason for switching? if you dont mind me asking. What are your most comparable favs?

I appreciate everyones finish suggestions, Ive been using 2 coats Etura semi, with two coats of infinity semi screening 220 between the 2 eturas and prep padding between the two waters. Tried that?

THanks J

Gotta go do a touch up :oops: drips


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Nowadays, when I use waterbased finishes, I pretty much use Bona Traffic or Pacific Strong.


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Gary, I find it implicitive that you may hold strong to a differing finish as your goto spread. Is it some type of straight Poly?

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Pacific Strong, that is a bona product as well, aye?


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Yes, they are both Bona products. But they are different with different properties and costs. I use Pacific Strong as my "standard" waterborne finish. It is a good finish. Looks good, wears fairly well, builds up nicely, non-yellowing. Traffic is what I up-sell. I'll give folks the option of Traffic if they want to pay for it. It cost about 1.5 times more than Strong and is more durable. There is also a greater waste factor because you need to use all the mixed product within four hours. I also use OMU as well on certain floors and when my builders hammer me on price. IMO, there isn't a perfect finish for every situation so the finisher needs to be able to judge the needs properly.


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I'm not a Sweedish fan BUT the guys around here that are have recently gone ga ga over Pallman. I've used it twice by request and liked the look. If you haven't heard of or tried some look em up and have a rep show ya some .. the'se ex-Seattle guys around here just love it.

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Much Thanks for the info fellas, Ill use it!! My connection in Portland ought to know somthin about the Pullman, Ill keep ya all posted.


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