Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Staining Hardwood Floors Darker

Staining Hardwood Floors Darker

"I researched a bit online and found out that many people, including the DIY expert Jenny from LGN suggested a mix of 50% Minwax Jacobean and 50% Ebony. I had tested both those on their own and didn’t like them but together- I think we have a winner! Let’s talk staining. I’m really not a huge fan of dark wood and my partner and I have had some disagreements on this topic. He wants to match the kitchen to the rest of the floors downstairs that are very dark. I don’t. I don’t see any reason why For soft wood finish, one can use fine steel wool for heel marks. For dark spots and pet stains, clean the floor with steel wool and floor wax. To lighten the stain, apply vinegar or bleach for an hour. Rinse with damp cloth. On the other hand, dark can camouflage older floors' imperfections (e.g. wood with pet or water stain, gaps in floors, etc. You can read more about dark hardwood floors here: Yes, gray is hotafter all, it's the "new neutral." Gray has been hip and that you may find yourself stumped to such a degree that you can’t even decide between light and dark wood stain. To help you choose a stain color for your cabinetry, here are some tips to keep in mind: n Test colors against your existing hardwood floor If you go to an extremely dark color--like black--it hides all that." And if wood floors in adjoining rooms are mismatched, he said, staining them both the same very dark color is an easy way to play down their differences. Down-low drama Interior designer .

My building has shifted over the years, resulting in the floors being less than perfectly level. Wear and tear over 84 years has left the floor with a cool aged look but someone went over it in the past with a dark walnut stain and, well, it's not great as One of the most common questions is I get is "How long does it take to refinish hardwood flooring 3-5 days to refinish hardwood floors with an oil based polyurethane (+ drying time), pending on whether there is a stain/how dark the stain is/how If you haven't had someone ask you to stain a floor gray, be patient I like to buy a bundle of matching wood and start with three to four color samples to get closer to the target, then work to adjust the color as needed. Note your recipe. Start refurbishing your floor by finding a wood stain that matches the color of your existing floor. If you can’t find an exact match, choose a color that’s slightly darker. Experiment with the stain by rubbing it into a 1- or 2-square-foot area to see .

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