Pine Floor Stain Ideas

Serrated sandpaper lasts longer.
Pine floor stain ideas. In this video i show you how to stain pine wood. Oil based stains deeply penetrate the surface of this soft wood and provide a richer color. Apply a heavy layer of stain varnish or oil to your pine flooring. See more ideas about staining wood stain on pine wood stain colors.
See more ideas about floor stain custom floor flooring. Pine gums up ordinary sandpaper with pitch laden dust that quickly renders it useless. Pour the stain varnish or oil into a horizontal paint tray. Select either a wool paint roller or a paint roller with a medium nap.
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. In addition to blotchiness the softer areas between the grain lines soak up stain like a sponge creating an unnatural look. The photo below shows the dramatic difference between the raw and sealed areas of pine using the same stain color. Experiment with sealing the wood on your next pine project.
For best results use a lighter colored stain that better conceals dents and dings from wear and tear. Sand up to 220 grit. Dull paper mashes the wood fibers instead of cutting them which also creates a muddy appearance when you stain. I feel like i might finally be able to sleep tonight after weeks.
But before we explore these floor stain color ideas remember that the result will depend on several factors. The material is. Yet pine is softer than maple or oak hardwood flooring and dents more easily. Dec 1 2013 explore joelle pickles s board custom floor stain pine on pinterest.
I have a few areas where the pine floor boards in my 1930 s house are worn cracked. Penetrating stains often enhance the rustic look of knotty pine allowing the natural texture and wood. Nov 23 2017 explore julie north s board stain pine on pinterest. Every piece of wood will accept color differently humidity levels species of wood type of stain and what grade of sanding.
Roll on a thick coat of stain varnish or oil.