Yes you can, but you might want to use an orbital sander afterward to get the belt scratches out. Always test your methods on a scrap piece before committing to your project.

Polymer modified thinset.

@@MooseMultimedia grout

That's because you choose to walk away without getting paid.

⁠@@strjourneys7919you’re right, I wouldn’t accept payment for this. I wouldn’t put my name on it at all. Reputation is everything

​@@chrishendrix9812 Think you're being abit unfair and arrogant here, but hey "reputation is everything" unless you're being a cock online

I've never had a problem with leaking, and I've always gone right over the plywood. As long as your cement is thick enough and mesh reinforced so that it doesn't start cracking and shifting, the surface membrane will do the job if installed properly.

The can will say how many square feet it is good for. The first coat will suck up more finish than subsequent coats. I always buy more than I need so I don't run out. I think I used 2 gallons for around 600 square feet.

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Yes, the floor will need to be sealed afterwards otherwise it will quickly stain. Whatever sealant you go with also brings out the color in the wood.

The plumber glued the first drain piece to the 2" pipe in the floor. The second piece bolts to the first piece so that the membrane can sandwich between them an create a waterproof drain.

Thanks for the critique. I’ll be doing this a few more times.

really? it s not that bad.

How about appreciating the fact that he did the job, that he improved it immensely, and that HE is happy with it. I'm sure i could find fault with everything you do too.

Looks great! Thank you for the video

These floors only had old varnish on them, and the belt sander removed all of that.

Let us know how it turns out!

I went though about 10 belts of each grit. I used a regular paint roller, and I used oil based varnish for this floor. If you use water based polyurethane, I suggest looking up other tutorials for the best form of application in your case, since it tends to get full of bubbles using regular rolling techniques.

@@MooseMultimedia thanks...I'll be using a stain and oil based poly. What size roller do you recommend for the poly? And how do you recommend I apply the stain? Thanks again

@@josepe2448 I used a standard sized paint roller for the floor, the same size people use for rolling paint onto walls. This video explains staining far better than I could in writing, and is one of the methods I often use: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6XUi3x4a7dle6c

@MooseMultimedia hi I understand that but there are different sizes meaning the thickness of the roller. Some rollers are meant for smooth surfaces, the slightly thicker ones are for walls that are a little rougher etc.

@@josepe2448 I honestly don't worry too much about the nap. If you use water based paints the heavier nap tends to give the paint more of a textured look because it dries fast, thereby preserving the texture. Oil based dries slow and has a chance to level out before it dries. The main concern with using a heavy nap and oil paint is that the roller will lay it on thick if you don't spread it around enough, which can cause a wrinkled effect as it dries. If you want to lean on the side of safety, go for a light nap. I would suggest experimenting on a scrap piece of wood before attempting the floor so that you get the desired look.

If you have parquet, I would suggest a random orbital sander. Try it in a closet first to see how it looks.

@@MooseMultimedia thanks. i wanted a natural finish . would you recommend just a matte top coat to keep its original natural color?

@@edisonmandap6185 If you use oil varnish the wood color will darken toward a golden color. If you use water based clear coat the color will change less. Matte or gloss will look equally good depending on your tastes. I would test it out on a scrap piece first so you are sure of the results.

Thank you, they turned out nice.

I put on two coats. Each coat takes around a day to dry, weather dependant.

No problem, thanks for watching.

Random orbit sanders produce a better finish than regular orbit sanders, which leave circular patterns in the wood.

I used a random orbit sander for sanding the corners where the belt sander could not reach.

@@MooseMultimedia Thank you so much! It's really helpful, come back and update when we get ours floor done😊

Thanks! It was a 3x21.

Thick finishes can be difficult. Use a coarse grit and replace the belt often and it will go faster.

Hey thanks, glad this helped!

Nice! Thanks for sharing your experience!