To finish a pine floor which is basically plywood that is purchased and finished from large sheets you need to use stain varnish or oil.
Finishing red pine floors.
Prior to the development of polyurethane finishes in the 1960s wax was the hardwood floor finish of choice and had been so for hundreds of years.
Four things to look for in heart pine flooring.
The flooring installation and finish process for video haters.
And we are thrilled.
Other than not looking as dusty and matte as the floors above we definitely maintained that au naturale look.
The pine will develop a slightly darker patina with age and exposure to light.
Even today it s still a popular option for.
Stain it or leave it natural and topcoat it with an oil or varnish.
Old heart pine has an attractive natural honey color so a stain is seldom necessary.
Pine shows wear faster than many wood species and you ll usually need to stain and finish your new pine floor yourself.
If you prefer to keep your floor in pristine condition pine isn t the best flooring material for you.
And friends here is our after why yes we are still sleeping on a mattress on the floor thanks for asking.
If you need to apply one however it s best to prepare the wood by brushing on wood.
As you can see from the photo above right the more porous springwood stains considerably darker than the dense latewood giving the boards a distinct zebra striped look.
Ryan used an air nailer to nail the boards in place.
You can buy heart pine flooring in a variety of widths and grades.
Most people prefer a clear oil finish.
100 year old pine floor refinished photo credit.
This process is detailed in this post.
A step by step video for a home owner on how to use various wood floor sanders and how to apply the finish.
For the best results clean the floor first with a duster or vacuum to remove any lingering dirt or debris.
Although in my opinion 4 coats of satin polyurethane makes the very best finish for a pine floor there are many alternatives.
It dries very fast so 2 3 coats can be applied.
For you purposes at least 5 6 coats of shellac can be brushed or rolled on to a well sanded pine floor.
The most natural but least water resistant film finish is shellac.