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79                        <p class="text">Read an <b><a href="http://www.woodfloor-renovations.co.uk/smith-and-rodger-aquacoat-xtra.htm" target="_blank">independent 
80                          review of Aquacoat XTRA</a></b> by Woodfloor Renovations.</p>
81                        <p class="text">See Smith &amp; Rodger's striking new 
82                          advertising campaigns <a href="/news/dalesbridge_trees.pdf" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a> 
83                          and <a href="/news/made_in_scotland.pdf" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>.</p>
84                        <p class="text"><a href="../images/ad.jpg" target="_blank"><b>See 
85                          our Ad</b></a> from the June/July 2009 issue of British 
86                          Woodworking Magazine.</p>
87                        <p class="text"><b><a href="news/Herald_SME_Focus.pdf" target="_blank">Smith 
88                          &amp; Rodger in The Herald</a></b> - read Managing Director 
89                          Ian McAslan's interview for The Herald's SME Focus. 
90                          (Reproduced with the permission of the <a href="http://www.theherald.co.uk/" target="_blank">Herald 
91                          &amp; Times Group</a>.)</p>
92                        <p class="text">Our regular newsletter, Smitrod News, 
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94                          developments at Smith &amp; Rodger.</p>
95                       <p class="text"><a href="../smitrod_news/17.pdf" target="_blank"><b>Smitrod 
96                          News No. 17</b></a> - Industrial Paint Removers, Bona 
97                          Flooring Products, Shading Aerosols, Social Media, Festive 
98                          Period Holidays<Br>
99                          <b><a href="../smitrod_news/16.pdf" target="_blank">Smitrod 
100                          News No. 16</a></b> - New Prices, Polyurethane Varnish, 
101                          Steriguard Lacquer, Aquacoat XTRA in Matt, New Wood 
102                          Stains, May Bank Holidays<br>
103                          <b><a href="../smitrod_news/15.pdf" target="_blank">Smitrod 
104                          News No. 15</a></b> - Butinox exterior coatings, French 
105                          Polishing Kits, French Polishing Courses<br>
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107                          News No. 14</a></b> - Price Freeze, Titebond, French 
108                          Polishing Courses, White Knot Sealer<br>
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110                          News No. 13</a></b> - French Polishing &amp; Repair 
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114                          News No. 12</a></b> - Osmo Oils, Joynes Wades Waxless 
115                          Polish, Konig Course, Aquacoat Elite, Woodworm Killer<br>
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130                          News No. 8</a></b> - Online Banking, New Paint Remover 
131                          &amp; Floor Coating Products, Konig Course Date, Bonda 
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135                          News No. 7</a></b> - Festive Period Holidays<br>
136                          <b><a href="../smitrod_news/6.pdf" target="_blank">Smitrod 
137                          News No. 6</a></b> - Lecol Floor Filler, ISF Coatings, 
138                          OSMO Floor Oil, Parking at Smith &amp; Rodger, Contact 
139                          Email Addresses</p>
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152                        <p class="text">Some questions we often get asked about 
153                          our products and services.</p>
154                        <p class="text"><b>Floor Finishing FAQs</b></p>
155                        <p class="text"><b>Q</b>. I've just lifted my carpet and 
156                          found a beautiful wooden floor what should I do?<br>
157                          <b>A</b>. Firstly get yourself to your nearest hire 
158                          shop and get a sander - they will advise you on how 
159                          to use it as well as supplying you with the relevant 
160                          grades of sandpaper. One tip, always have the machine 
161                          moving when you start and lift the sander when you come 
162                          to the end of a stretch, this will prevent gouges appearing 
163                          in the floor.</p>
164                        <p><b>Q</b>. Ok, I've sanded the floor and it's really 
165                          smooth - what next?<br>
166                          <b>A</b>. You have a few options:</p>
167                        <ul>
168                          <li> Aquacoat SP - our most popular floor finish, ideal 
169                            for domestic floors it dries quickly, does not alter 
170                            the colour of the wood compared to other finishes 
171                            and is very durable. Available in Matt, Satin &amp; 
172                            Gloss</li>
173                          <li>Aquacoat XTRA - our commercial floor finish, this 
174                            waterbased coating will change the colour slightly 
175                            (on darker wood it will bring greater depth that the 
176                            SP) but offers improved durability to Aquacoat SP. 
177                            Available in Matt, Satin &amp; Gloss</li>
178                          <li>Polyurethane Varnish - the traditional way to finish 
179                            a wooden floor and to many still the best due to its 
180                            cost and durability. Available in Satin and Gloss.</li>
181                          <li>Osmo Polyx Hardwax Oil - the fashionable finish 
182                            to use, it does produce a lovely natural finish but 
183                            as it is not a surface coating it is not as durable 
184                            as any of the above finishes. Available in Matt &amp; 
185                            Satin, there is also a rapid drying version and a 
186                            full range of maintenance products.</li>
187                        </ul>
188                        <p><b>Q</b>. I don't want to change the colour of the 
189                          wood, which finish should I apply?<br>
190                          <b>A</b>. Definitely 3-4 coats of Aquacoat SP, this 
191                          will not change the colour compared to other floor finishes 
192                          and will give the same effect as you get when you wet 
193                          the bare floor with a damp cloth.</p>
194                        <p><b>Q</b>. I am looking for a bit more depth of colour 
195                          in my floor but don't want to stain it.<br>
196                          <b>A</b>. If you apply either Aquacoat XTRA or Polyurethane 
197                          Varnish these products will bring more warmth to the 
198                          timber but on very pale woods (pine) may look slightly 
199                          yellow.</p>
200                        <p></p>
201                        <p><b>Q</b>. I want to stain the floor, what should I 
202                          use?<br>
203                          <b>A</b>. You can use either Colron Wood Dye (spirit 
204                          based) or Aquastain. Colron is designed to be brushed 
205                          on and ragged off, this oil based stain allows for even 
206                          coverage but should be left for at least 8 hours before 
207                          overcoating with our Polyurethane Varnish. Aquastain 
208                          is far easier to apply, quick drying (2 hours) and does 
209                          not need to be ragged off. Although the colours are 
210                          not as intense, Aquastain can be overcoated with Aquacoat 
211                          SP or Aquacoat XTRA. </p>
212                        <p><b>Q</b>. I have an old floor and I am concerned there 
213                          is stain deeply ingrained which may react with the finish, 
214                          is there anything I can do?<br>
215                          <b>A</b>. To seal in any old waxes or stains apply a 
216                          coat of Transeal which is a shellac based barrier seal. 
217                          You can then overcoat this with any of the floor finishes 
218                          (except from Osmo Polyx)</p>
219                        <p><b>Q</b>. Which sheen level should I choose?<br>
220                          <b>A</b>. Most of the floor finishes come in a Matt, 
221                          Satin or Gloss finish. Matt is becoming increasingly 
222                          popular because it looks the most natural however it 
223                          doesn't produce the 'Wow' factor of Gloss. Bear in mind 
224                          that if you have a bright room with lots of windows 
225                          a duller finish will not show up the scuff marks compared 
226                          to a Gloss.</p>
227                        <p><b>Q</b>. How should I apply the floor finishes?<br>
228                          <b>A</b>. The best method is by Lambswool Applicator. 
229                          It produces an excellent finish, is easy to use and 
230                          will save the back breaking work of brushing. Rollers 
231                          can be used but watch out for spark marks. </p>
232                        <p><b>Q</b>. When can I use the floor?<br>
233                          <b>A</b>. After you've applied the final coat leave 
234                          it for 24 hours and then you can walk on it, we'd recommend 
235                          you don't hold any parties, put any rugs down or clean 
236                          the floor for at least 1 week. Any finish you use will 
237                          take this long to fully cure and achieve optimum results.</p>
238                        <p><b>Q</b>. What should I use to maintain the floor?<br>
239                          <b>A</b>. Make sure you have a barrier mat between the 
240                          front door and walking on the wooden surface. You may 
241                          also wish clean the floor using Floorclean and then 
242                          when you think it is looking a bit tired apply 1 coat 
243                          (by mop) of Floorpol. It is worth noting that Floorpol 
244                          will give a more glossy appearance. Finally after a 
245                          number of years (dependant on traffic) lightly sand 
246                          the entire surface, making sure all the old Floorpol 
247                          has been removed, and apply a thinned coat of the original 
248                          floor finish.</p>
249                        <p align="center"><b>Quick Guide to Smith &amp; Rodger's 
250                          Floor Finishes</b></p>
251                        <table class="text" width="90%" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" align="center">
252                          <tr> 
253                            <td> <b>Floor Finish</b></td>
254                            <td> <b>Sheen Levels</b></td>
255                            <td> <b>Unit Size</b></td>
256                            <td> <b>Suitability</b></td>
257                            <td> <b>Recoat Time</b></td>
258                            <td> <b>Coverage</b></td>
259                          </tr>
260                          <tr> 
261                            <td> <b><a href="../products/aquacoat_sp.htm">Aquacoat 
262                              SP</a></b></td>
263                            <td> Satin &amp; Gloss</td>
264                            <td> 1L, 2.5L, 5L, 25L</td>
265                            <td> Domestic Floors</td>
266                            <td> 2 hours</td>
267                            <td> 10-12m&sup2;/litre/coat</td>
268                          </tr>
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270                            <td> <b><a href="../products/aquacoat_xtra.htm">Aquacoat 
271                              XTRA</a></b></td>
272                            <td> Satin &amp; Gloss</td>
273                            <td> 1L, 2.5L, 5L, 25L</td>
274                            <td> All wooden floors</td>
275                            <td> 2 hours</td>
276                            <td> 10-12m&sup2;/litre/coat</td>
277                          </tr>
278                          <tr> 
279                            <td> <b><a href="../products/polyurethane_varnish.htm">Polyurethane 
280                              Varnish</a></b></td>
281                            <td> Matt/Satin &amp; Gloss</td>
282                            <td> 1L, 2.5L, 5L, 25L</td>
283                            <td> Domestic Floors</td>
284                            <td> 12-18 hours</td>
285                            <td> 10-12m&sup2;/litre/coat</td>
286                          </tr>
287                          <tr> 
288                            <td> <b><a href="../acatalog/Osmo.html">Osmo 
289                              Polyx Hardwax</a></b></td>
290                            <td> Matt, Satin</td>
291                            <td> 0.75L &amp; 2.5L</td>
292                            <td> Domestic Floors</td>
293                            <td> 8-12 hours</td>
294                            <td> 24m&sup2;/litre/coat</td>
295                          </tr>
296                          <tr> 
297                            <td> <b><a href="../products/aquastain.htm">Aquastain 
298                              Floor Stain</a></b></td>
299                            <td> 16 shades</td>
300                            <td> 1L, 2.5L, 5L, 25L</td>
301                            <td> All wooden floors</td>
302                            <td> 2 hours</td>
303                            <td> 10-12m&sup2;/litre/coat</td>
304                          </tr>
305                          <tr> 
306                            <td> <b><a href="../products/transeal.htm">Transeal 
307                              Barrier Seal</a></b></td>
308                            <td> n/a</td>
309                            <td> 5L</td>
310                            <td> All wooden floors</td>
311                            <td> 1 hour</td>
312                            <td> 12-15m&sup2;/litre/coat</td>
313                          </tr>
314                        </table>
315                        <p><br>
316                        </p>
317                        <p class="text"><b>Delivery FAQs</b></p>
318                        <p class="text"><b>Q</b>. Where do you deliver to?<br>
319                          <b>A</b>. Anywhere in the UK, however there are extra 
320                          carriage costs for deliveries to the Highlands, Islands 
321                          and also to Northern Ireland. We also export non flammable 
322                          items abroad. Please phone us for special rates if you 
323                          need delivery to these areas.</p>
324                        <p><b>Q</b>. What are your carriage rates?<br>
325                          <b>A</b>. For all orders under the value of &pound;100 
326                          (before VAT) there is a &pound;10.00 charge. Exports 
327                          and deliveries to Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland 
328                          will incur higher costs depending on the weight of the 
329                          order.</p>
330                        <p><b>Q</b>. How quickly will my order be delivered?<br>
331                          <b>A</b>. The vast majority of orders will be delivered 
332                          within 3 days. Should you wish a guaranteed next day 
333                          delivery, this can be arranged for an extra cost.</p>
334                        <p><b>Q</b>. Who delivers the orders and can I track the 
335                          delivery?<br>
336                          <b>A</b>. We use two carriers - City Link and Palletsnparcels.com. 
337                          If we have your email address you will be sent an email 
338                          with the consignment number so you can track the order 
339                          from when it leaves our premises.</p>
340                        <p><b>Q</b>. Will your carrier leave the goods if I'm 
341                          not in?<br>
342                          <b>A</b>. Absolutely and we encourage you to give us 
343                          instructions for where orders can be left if you happen 
344                          to be out when the carrier visits. If you're not in 
345                          when they deliver and if delivery instructions have 
346                          not been given your order will be delayed.</p>
347                        <p><b>Q</b>. When you say delivery will be made within 
348                          3 days does this include weekends?<br>
349                          <b>A</b>. Unfortunately not, this only includes weekdays.</p>
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