[silas]

hey I am redoing my floors for the first time, they are oak and I already sanded them down, stained them and waited 4 days for the stain to dry. I just put my first layer of sealer on its Bona classic seal (waterborne wood floor sealer) and it looks really bad! I have the right aplicator and watched multiple videos on how to apply. Moving quickly, with the grain, spreading evenly etc. It seems it is drying way to fast and clumping? any suggestions, thoughts or help? Heres a few photos of how it looks a few minutes after applying.

thanks!

cheers,
silas

 

[mark sr]

Those should dry out. Try making a narrow pass from end to end instead of short runs all the way across.

 

[silas]

Thanks, I still noticed as I was spreading it would clump up in little flakes. Also I started using a roller but immediately stopped because it was bubbling really bad, whats the best textured roller I should use? or should I buy a T Bar?
thanks again sorry for all the questions!

 

[mark sr]

I'd use an applicator pad - it will give a smoother finish than a roller will.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Applicator-and-More-10-in-Lambskin-Pad-with-Block-11001/100585512

 

[silas]

Thanks for the response, just picked one up last night.

 

[Steve246]

Thanks for the response, just picked one up last night.

Silas, I'm having the same problem. Did you find the solution?

Thanks!

 

[Steve246]

Silas, I'm having the same problem. Did you find the solution?

Thanks!

Never mind: This problem goes away as it dries, or at least it did for me. There should be a note on the label explaining this so people (like me) don't freak out.