My floors look dull when I use the Murphys Ready to Use. What am I doing wrong? Too much product?
476502
I am guessing you used too much. I have decided that once I'm out of it I will make my own and just use the squirt bottle. After all, it's just the same product mixed with water.
476503
You need to be sure your floor is very clean before applying the Murphy's. if that doesn't help I suggest you look closer at the floor and make sure it doesn't have a buildup of old wax.
2248426
Hmmm the floors will look really glossy the thicker you put it on but you better make sure your floors are really clean and lint free. If you have any dirt you will see it if your coats are thick. Dry it off? I dont understand? Between coats should you let it dry? Yes
1085690
Murphy's is a squirt that you can apply directly to the wood floor with mop. It smells the same as the pour bottle and it is an easy way to use the product. I would say it is the same only more handy as you don't have dilute it. I have all 3 kinds for cleaning. love it
279088
mine are not sparse but i did buy this to make them thicker, however i haven't notice any change :/
1995852
Same problem here - I read it is a hardwood floor cleaner buildup. I kept cleaning it more because initially I thought it was dirty. I've been using Orange Glo religiously and now I find out it leaves this nasty film. After doing some reasearch it looks like IFT (Intensive Floor Treatment) product will remove the film. I read a post saying that windex worked well too. I'm about to give windex a try before my guests arrive this weekend to what looks like a very dirty floor.
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I would start with one coat and see how you like the way your floor looks and how easily a damp cloth picks up dirt. You can always apply a second or third coat. Don't forget, eventually you will have to remove wax build up. So, the fewer coats, the better.
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It might take multiple jugs. After trying this i went with a less green version that is stronger but does a better job the first time. I did not want to repeat the work with the fumes and all. I went with Armstrong "New Beginnings Resilient" Deep Cleaning Floor Stripper. Did the whole down stairs. Wear a mask and poor gently over surface. Spread with sponge that has plastic scrubby on one side. (2'x3' area) at a time. Use cotton rags to clean up after the wax has melted awa and dispose of them. NOTE: I used this on laminate not TILE so please test first.
1589499
i guess you have really dry floors maybe paint or other hard to remove staims. i would suggest a professional look at floor and suggest whether nor not your preparation would work.
1606971
I have had no issues. But it all depends on the condition of your floors. If they are well sealed, you should have no issues. I just try not to use heavy steam. Also, if you are using vinegar, that can be an issue in the long term as the acidity can "eat" away at the finish.
453087
I agree with David. Scuff the surface of the floor where the glue will be applied using 100 grit sand paper. It shouldn't take much. Just take off some of the shine.
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I would try the gray finishing pad first. You can always go to a coarser pad, if needed.
898689
Repeated use of Murphy's Oil Soap has resulted in a very dull, if not stripped, finish on the original hardwood floors and trim in my home. Big mistake.
1705724
So far scraping or just letting it wear off has been most effective, but not very efficient. If you scrape, use a plastic putty knife. I suspect their own floor CLEANING products will also do the job.
1079835
I've never had a problem with build-up -- probably because I don't use it that often. It has time to wear down, and then I just wash the floor and reapply the finish.
849834
It all depends on the amount of imperfection. It did not fully level out my floor. I should have leveled the floor first.
118862
Not at all and I use a top coat too and I have never had a problem with any of them being dull. Hope this helps!
836455
The only suggestion I have is to try to blend it by dabbing a light coat of the varnish on the center of the spotty patches, then lightly feather the edges of the varnish spot into the surrounding surface. It may not be identical but should be close. I feel your frustration. Good luck.