Recoat Leads to ‘Plastic Appearance,’ Puddle, Debris, More

This puddling may have been correctable, but this floor had other issues.
This puddling may have been correctable, but this floor had other issues.

This puddling may have been correctable, but this floor had other issues.This puddling may have been correctable, but this floor had other issues.

New homeowners had their floors refinished with water-based finish before moving in. After they moved in, they noticed debris in the floor finish, along with a footprint and a couple drips. The flooring contractor recoated the floor at no cost, but the parties split the cost of moving the furniture. After the recoat, the homeowner said the floor now looked "bumpy" and "plastic" and there was a puddle in the middle of the floor.

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