Q:

Can I use a paint pad to apply floor varnish? 

I went looking in the shop for a lambswool pad to apply floor lacquer, but they didn't have one, so I bought an Anza paint pad.  Can I use this to coat a floor?  Should I try to find a proper lambswool applicatyor, or just stick to brushes?  I'm using Junkers 625 lacquer. 

A:

I would recommend a "mohair" roller.  This is a very short nap, lintless roller cover that applies varnish and urethanes fast and extremely smoothly.   I don't like pads at all, as they always seem to streak.