EcoGrit Blog

You have just finished sanding. The field looks perfect. Then the coats go on and the outer 200mm against every wall reads visibly different - darker, or lighter, or glossier. That is the edge halo, and it is fixable.

The difference between a roller-applied and a trowel-applied Rubio job is not small. Film finishes and penetrating oils have different application logics, and picking the wrong method is the most common error in DIY finishing.

European decking oils are formulated for Alpine UV. Put the same product on a Melbourne deck facing north and it can fail in 18 months. Here is what actually lasts in Australian conditions.

How to clean timber floors by finish: the daily and weekly routine for oiled and lacquered floors, the cleaners that damage a finish, and when to maintain, recoat or re-sand.

Two different cure mechanisms, two different looks, two different lifespans. Here is what actually happens inside the film when each finish cures, and why it matters on your floor.

Timber stain transforms the look of a floor by adding colour while allowing the natural grain to show through. Whether you want to darken a pale timber, even out colour variation between boards, or create a completely custom look, the...

A step-by-step guide to oiling a deck: clean and sand the timber, apply the oil and wipe off the excess. It covers how many coats WOCA and Rubio Monocoat oils need, and drying and full cure times.

Ready to buy? EcoGrit stocks sia sanding belts and discs and ships Australia-wide. Shop the abrasives range. Selecting the right sanding abrasive grit sequence is critical to achieving a smooth, professional timber floor finish. Use the wrong grit at the...

Choosing a finish for your timber floors is one of the most important decisions in any flooring project. The two most popular options in Australia are hard wax oil and polyurethane (lacquer). Each has clear strengths and trade-offs. This guide...