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Expert: joseph DeMartino - 10/13/2009


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We removed the old poly from the floors but are not restaining. We cleaned them according to directions.  We applied the first coat of minwax high build poly on Friday (today is Tuesday)  We have some spots that we missed so we were going to sand at 220grit.  However, the floor is still gummy in a few spots.  I am afraid if I sand it it will ruin what we have done.  How much longer should we wait.  Did we do something wrong?  This is our third experience refinishing a floor and we have never had a problem before.

Libby

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hi libby
          no,it does'nt sound as though you did anything incorrectly.the first thing that comes to me is humidity.if that's the case i'm afraid you'll have to wait a bit more.that would be my guess.only other thing it might be is if the poly was applied too thickly,but,since you've done this twice before that does'nt seem likely.wait it out a few days and you should be good to go
                                Joe

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joseph DeMartino

Expertise

there is not a lot of questions that i'm unable to answer though most referring to home building i do have a lack of extensive knowledge.

Experience

i have been a woodworker for 26yrs.have worked for carpenters doing
custom interiors in some very expensive homes and offices in some commercial buildings as well.anything interior i've done.for the last
11yrs.i've had my own shop.i focus both on restoration as well as accurate reproduction of furniture.focus on primarily 19th and 20th. century.do alot of early to mid 18th century.if i don't know the
answer i have a book relating to it.very into antique

Organizations
i belong to, the national trust for historic preservation
                   carpenters and joiners of america
                   antique furniture restorers of america

Education/Credentials
i am primarily self-taught.served a four yr. apprenticeship with a phenominal dutch man,jen(john)derrickson.other than that,on the job.

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