Pine Floor Stain Ideas
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Pine floor stain ideas. I feel like i might finally be able to sleep tonight after weeks. Nov 23 2017 explore julie north s board stain pine on pinterest. But before we explore these floor stain color ideas remember that the result will depend on several factors. Serrated sandpaper lasts longer.
I was going to replace them with new pine floor boards and then stain with a dark oak stain and then possibly satin varnish or a ployeurethane on. Oil based stains deeply penetrate the surface of this soft wood and provide a richer color. Select either a wool paint roller or a paint roller with a medium nap. For best results use a lighter colored stain that better conceals dents and dings from wear and tear.
Yet pine is softer than maple or oak hardwood flooring and dents more easily. I have a few areas where the pine floor boards in my 1930 s house are worn cracked. The photo below shows the dramatic difference between the raw and sealed areas of pine using the same stain color. In addition to blotchiness the softer areas between the grain lines soak up stain like a sponge creating an unnatural look.
Penetrating stains often enhance the rustic look of knotty pine allowing the natural texture and wood. Roll on a thick coat of stain varnish or oil. The upper floors in most of the old houses in our area are finished in pine. Dull paper mashes the wood fibers instead of cutting them which also creates a muddy appearance when you stain.
Pour the stain varnish or oil into a horizontal paint tray. Sand up to 220 grit. Apply a heavy layer of stain varnish or oil to your pine flooring. In this video i show you how to stain pine wood.
See more ideas about floor stain custom floor flooring. Pine gums up ordinary sandpaper with pitch laden dust that quickly renders it useless. It is a simple diy tutorial and i use a scrap piece of pine wood to test the stain color that i will be us. Dark stains on pine can look horrible.
Dec 1 2013 explore joelle pickles s board custom floor stain pine on pinterest.