Oak Floor Clear Finish

Osmo uv protection oil extra 420 is a clear finish that will darken the wood slightly to give what we call the damp look and the natural 429 contains a small amount of white pigment that counteracts the darkening of a clear oil to leave the wood looking more natural in colour.

Oak floor clear finish. To be honest i m not sure where he gets his wood. Click here to view our selection of water based hardwood floor fin. In this video tutorial we show you how to apply a water based finish to a hardwood floor. On the parlor floor we did white oak in a herringbone pattern which looks awesome contractor s guys did a great job there.

Though subtle compared with pine this uneven absorption can give oak a blotchy appearance. The planks are a standard 2 1 4 throughout the house. If it occurs on a stained and finished test piece try sealing the next test piece prior to staining using a conditioner sanding sealer or wash coat. Hi we are in the process of laying oak floors throughout our ground floor strip reclaimed 1940 s oak in lounge and dining oak parquet in the hall.

The light oak is white oak and the floors in the photos were completely raw wood just sanded. You also can add stain pigments to the clear finish to reduce blotching. When you love the look of natural wood red oak is one type of flooring that can hold up well to clear coats because of its color variations. Many clear finishes add a rich warm amber tone to the wood.

It dries clear in a few hours so you can put on multiple coats in one day. The color of your floor sets the tone for the room. Homeowners often find this finish easy to apply making it a reasonable diy project. However if your project is a light color whether stained or unfinished wood it is best to protect it with a finish that remains crystal clear.

Water based polyurethane is a standard choice for many environments but especially those with more moisture. I used a reputable local hardwood flooring installer. We want it to be light and natural id rather matt finish but would go for gloss if it means it will be super hard wearing. We ended up staining ours with weathered oak but a year later i wish i had just left.

In brief we had the third floor older floors sanded and tinted with bona nordic seal to even out the look of the mismatched rooms and because i love the look on old wood and that turned out great. Test areas are vital as the natural is not always suitable for. The crème de la crème of hardwood floor finishes acid cured finish also called swedish finish or conversion finish is even more durable than the polyurethanes. Crystal clear or amber tone.