Wood Stains: How Does Your Floor Colour Affect The Room?

5 June 2024
Wood Stains: How Does Your Floor Colour Affect The Room?

Pine floorboards add timeless beauty and warmth to any home, but over time they can become worn and damaged. Restoring your pine floorboards not only revives their natural charm but also extends their life. If your pine floorboards have scratches, dents, gaps, cracks, stains or structural issues, it might be time for resanding.

This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of restoring your pine floorboards, ensuring a stunning and durable finish.

Preparing the floor

Firstly, begin by cleaning the floor. You should sweep and vacuum the pine flooring to remove any dust or debris. In order to effectively sand your flooring a clean surface is essential. This would be a good time to repair any damages such as securing loose boards with nails, and ensuring they are countersunk below the surface. Fill in any gaps or cracks using wood filler, apply it with a putty knife and create a smooth surface that is completely dry before beginning sanding.

Resanding wooden floors

Start with coarse-grit sandpaper (40-60 grit) to remove old finish and surface imperfections. Move to medium-grit (80-100 grit) for smoothing out scratches, and finish with fine-grit (120-150 grit) for a smooth surface.

When sanding, always remember to wear a dust mask and ear protection, sand in the direction of the grain and apply an even pressure. After sanding, vacuum the floor thoroughly to remove all dust. Mop with a damp cloth to ensure the surface is clean and dust-free.

Staining and finishing

If you wish to change the colour of your pine floorboards, apply a wood stain. Test the stain on a small, inconspicuous area first to ensure you like the colour. Apply with a brush or rag, following the manufacturer’s instructions, and allow it to dry completely.

  • Polyurethane: Provides a durable, glossy finish. Available in oil-based and water-based formulas.
  • Varnish: Offers a hard, protective coating with a natural appearance.
  • Oil: Enhances the natural beauty of the wood and provides a warm, matte finish.

As you can tell, re sanding wooden floors is a lot of work that requires skill and expertise. If you are unsure about a DIY job for your hardwood floor restoration, get in touch with the professionals. At Just Wood Flooring, we provide a renovation service to help refinish your floors and make them beautiful again.

Whether you need pine floorboard restoration or any other kind of hardwood restoration, get in touch with our team today.