Mikey,
I believe that all women want to marry you. Maybe it was a PITA because you are using rags. I am not saying that my way is the only way. All I am saying is ... initially you did not like the brush and once you got use to it, you love it. I also believe that the same thing will happen with the chamois. On a textured floor I would use a wetter chamois and give the line an extra final wipe (in a circular motion) with a very clean wet chamois.
John,
How much longer does it take and how much do you save in sealer? I would like to learn more about your process ... I have never heard of someone doing it like that.