How to repair a tongueandgroove wood floor this old house. Sep 28, 2014 hey, if the floor is nice and flat and you can get away with starting on a 60g belt, it may be possible that you can sand your floor 2 or 3 times without trouble, massively increasing the life of the floor. How to clean varnished hardwood floors know about life. Just had a company in who sanded my oak block floors back to the wood.
Cleaning and maintaining varnished floors with products specifically formulated for this purpose can help to keep them in tip top condition for many years to come. Ive searched and searched but i cannot find anything on the internet that looks close to my bad stain job, so heres the low down. Stained exterior wood doors require frequent refinishing due to sun exposure, dampness and inclement weather. If you get a dent on your floor, like when you drop a can of tomatoes dont ask me you can just squirt water on it and leave it alone. Starting from the back of the room furthest away from the door. I ran into a problem when i applied the first coat of water based polyurethane satin gloss. Wall paneling can be tricky to update, and whether you can resurface it by. Apr 03, 2014 just had a company in who sanded my oak block floors back to the wood. Stain is much thinner than paint in fact its like water, and creating clearly defined cut. Its the overall appearance of the floor that matters, not the squarefoot you are looking at on your knees. Im varnishing my floorboards using ronseal diamond hard floor varnish in medium oak but i want to know how do i stop the varnish looking patchy where the brush strokes stop to reload the. Hello everyone, i got a secondhand maple wood dining table 4 years ago and decided to restain it. How to refurbish worn spots on finished hardwood floors. This is also why touching up scratches and wear leaves colour patchiness.
Starting from the back of the room furthest away from the door, staining 3 boards at a time not more than a full arms. Sep 18, 2014 hi we have a wood block floor that i presume is varnished the blocks are made of different pieces laminated together and i would like to paint it white, i have tried getting the varnish off with a strong stripper nitromors but nothing has come off after alot of hard sanding i just get some white powder what is the best way to go about it and should i wax it afterwards to seal the paint. For the best results, test the possible finishes on scrap pieces before you start. Hunker may earn compensation through affiliate links in this story. Moisture is the reason that wood finishes turn milky. This video shows what happens when you hire the wrong wood floor finishing contractor.
If your floors have a modern finish, you cannot return to the historic varnish finish. Using the 1 part pure tung oil to 1 part thinner, apply the same way as the first application with a brush or sponge mop. Even when sanded and finished properly, wood requires regular maintenance. I have used ronseal floor dye and applied very thin coats. This tongueandgroove flooring was nailed directly on to the foundation.
At times, ive been able to recoat a slightly worn floor. How often you need to refinish the door depends upon the quality of the original stain. Keeping a floor in good repair goes beyond infrequent cleanings and the. Follow our recommendations to get a wood floor you can enjoy for a.
Cutting in a perfectfit patch with this old house general contractor tom silva. Look no further, because her is as promised my step by step guide to stain your hardwood floors with white oil and create that nordic feeling in your home. Pull the remaining portion of the plank from the tongue and groove. My mum used to use pledge soapy wood floor cleaner which was good, then she moved to method and thanks its fantastic. Below are some of the most common problems relating to floor finishes.
I always love your work and how you put things together. It is important to note that the mop can not be too wet. Follow our recommendations to get a wood floor you can enjoy for a long time to come. Its not a film finish it dries and hardens in the wood, not o. How to fix a milky finish on wood home guides sf gate. It looks better than varnish as it begins to wear and is very easy to patch.
By chris deziel updated july 17, 2017 hunker may earn compensation through affiliate links in this story. Natural finishes give your floors their unique appearance and patina which should be. Then i would use a floor poly ez water clean up and maximum protection. If you spray lacquer or shellac in humid conditions, water gets trapped inside the finish when the solvent evaporates. Imo a clear satin varnish looks best you can use oil on top of wood dye. In order to give you a better service this website uses cookies. In the past, workers would come to finish the floors at night, once the hard work of the day was done.
In other cases, ive seen layers of finish built up too quickly. Preserving wood floors in your historic building wisconsin. If you have any questions at all, please leave a comment in the comment section below. The colour will change in areas of wear as the coating wears off and becomes thinner. Has anyone stainedoiledvarnished floorboards a dark. In addition, there were differences in luster throughout the floor. I sanded and varnished our living room floor about 8 years ago and we are about to do the same to our 2nd reception room and main bedroom id forgotten the labour of love that it was the first time. Some types of wood, like pine, cherry, birch and maple, are notoriously difficult to stain. I sanded ours in the previous house, before sealing with a normal floor lacquer polyurethane i think.
You might want to stain it first if your sanding has left it blotchy. How to clean knotty pine paneling knotty pine paneling. Thats true, too, with oak carpet, an alternative to tongueandgroove. If it is wet, you may have to allow the floor to dry for several days before you can apply the varnish.
Varnishing a wooden floor although this article refers to varnishing a wooden floor, the same basic principles apply where the floor is to be painted it is possible to revarnish a previously varnished floor. In the past, workers would come to finish the floors at night. How to spot repair hardwood floors home guides sf gate. It actually looks like finished cork if it is coated with oil or solvent based.
What causes a white haze after applying a polyurethane satin. Varnishing floorboards how to stop them looking patchy. I sand bare boards to 100 grit or 120 grit, depending on the finish im using. To create your own, mix two parts of the varnish youll use as a top coat with eight parts mineral spirits.
Elbow grease and a little time will restore sheen and cleanliness to a knotty pine. Grit left on wood floors acts like sandpaper when walked on, and unclipped pet nails or unprotected furniture feet can scratch a finish considerably. I have painted along the joints of a yellow tongue floor to seal before the. Timber floor coatings, problems and causes, common problems. Jul 24, 2007 as other responders noted, its better if you can sand down to bare wood and refinish stain, clear coat from there. Hardwood floors coated with polyurethane finishes are sturdy, but they. Can you sand and refinish engineered hard wood flooring. What causes a white haze after applying a polyurethane. Looking to use tongue and groove ponderosa pine for a large floor. Here are some great hardwood floor sanding and staining tips and tricks from a professional.
Instead, i make a patch by gluing slivers of wood to the edges of the floorboards. Aug 28, 20 are you dreaming of lush, light nordic floors at home just like the ones you see in scandinavian homes. Why does this wood floor finish have a milky cast and uneven. How to finish a floor with pure tung oil best tung oil help. Look no further, because her is as promised my step by step guide to stain your. Heres a look at ways to determine whether you need to refinish or simply start. The finish is patchy with distinct light and dark blotches and some lines along the edges which look like the floor was damp next to the walls which it wasnt.
And can i varnish a pine chest which looks like it has been treated. By that time, the floor looks like it has aged 10 years. Bruce suggested i try basic coatings ift and squeeky. I think a dark stain would make it look less like particle board and. So always thin pure tung oil in floor applications and wipe off the excess. It provides very good protection to woodworking project without obscuring the color and grain of the wood. Using a quality floor varnish is a great way of enhancing the natural character and grain of wooden floors, while protecting them from the general daytoday wear and tear of busy environments. Woods like cherry, pine and birch can become blotchy and unattractive when stained, unless you use a sealer before staining. Nov, 20 here are some great hardwood floor sanding and staining tips and tricks from a professional. Geographic tongue is a condition that gets its name from patches that look like a map on the top and sides of your tongue. The ultimate diy guide on how to sand wooden floors yourself and achieve a professional finish.
When working with stain, the easiest results are achieved by applying the same finish everywhere. How often you need to refinish the door depends upon the quality of the. However, if you insist on going over whats already there, or if you only want to do minimal sanding before applying a clear coat, be sure and try out that coating. Remove all furniture from the room, including any rugs. They need a protective finish to keep them looking their best. Youll find plenty of horrifying anecdotes about varnished floors in montreal, laval, and the south shore. If your wood floor is damaged or has missing sections, you can patch these sections. If you use harsh cleaning chemicals on the floor, they might stain or fade the varnish, giving the floor an old and ugly appearance. Solving polyurethane finishing problems todays homeowner. The floor looks a little cleaner maybe but it is still white and hazy. Feb 05, 2012 im varnishing my floorboards using ronseal diamond hard floor varnish in medium oak but i want to know how do i stop the varnish looking patchy where the brush strokes stop to reload the brush. I love the look and durability of wood floors, and its not just because ive. Avoid corners or patches going sticky by using your brush to wipe off excess oil.
I guess thats a matter of personal preference, but i dont think ill ever be able to walk in the guest bedroom again without singing everybody get up. Regular cleaning and floor care is the best way to keep your varnished wood floors looking fresh and beautiful. When staining soft maple kitchen doors and drawers from a millworks shop the painter applied a special walnut stain directly to the raw. In the seven years that our storefront has been open, weve experienced a variation on the following conversation that illustrates a. Discussion in other trades talk started by soluis, mar 10, 2008.
I read a few articles about it on line and talked to guys at canadian tier about what all i need to do. How to paint or resurface wall paneling todays homeowner. How to stain a wooden floor pro method for diy youtube. In the seven years that our storefront has been open, weve experienced a variation on the following conversation that illustrates a common misunderstanding about floor st. Are you dreaming of lush, light nordic floors at home just like the ones you see in scandinavian homes.
Pure dry tung oil left on surfaces will also scuff leaving white marks like dry skin. I used bruce floor cleaner to clean the floor and top coated it with bruce urethane top coat. Has anyone stainedoiledvarnished floorboards a dark colour. In other words, they werent at the peak of their concentration. Dont lose your project to a motley mess at finishing time. How to stain wood evenly without getting blotches and dark. When staining soft maple kitchen doors and drawers from a millworks shop the painter applied a special walnut stain directly to the raw wood. A catalyzed waterbased finish in a satin sheen was applied.
Mar 10, 2008 i think ronseal do a range of floor dyes. In this video i demonstrate the basic method of staining a wooden floor. I put polyurethane on cabinets after i stained them. If you are using a floor sander you will need to fit it with sandpaper, ensuring that it is incredibly tight around the drum the staff at the hire shop should. Significant darkening means that the floor has a wax finish that you must remove before treating the spot. Sep 19, 2005 hi i have just painted a bedroom with a darkish paint a bit like carrot but darker and we have done 4 coats two coats one day, and two coats the next day so we let it dry properly and it is still patchy it looks like it has only had one coat, i dont want to buy another tin of emulsion and do 4 more coats cos i think it will still look the same can anyone help, we used crown paint so not a. Varnishing a wooden floor although this article refers to varnishing a wooden floor, the same basic principles apply where the floor is to be painted it is possible to revarnish a previously varnished floor which is in good condition, however if the previous varnish has started to wear in some areas, is cracking or flaking the only real option is to remove the original varnish and start. How can i save my 5 year old plum tree from some thing that is turning the branches black and looks like a fungus but is real,real hard. Im finishing my dining room tabletop and chair seats.
Wall paneling can be tricky to update, and whether you can resurface it by filling in the grooves depends on if your paneling is solid wood or plywood. How to clean varnished hardwood floors varnish adds a nice glow to your hardwood floors, but it can pose problems when the time comes to clean them. This is my first ever job trying to stain wooden furniture. How to fix an uneven stain on refinished wood floors. I dont know the wood type because i bought the table second hand. Mar, 2014 in this video i demonstrate the basic method of staining a wooden floor.
Use a damp mop to finish cleaning the floor surface before proceeding. A light paint color can breathe new life into old wall paneling. Apr 17, 2007 this weeks question comes from robert. Stains can appear patchy if theyre absorbed at different rates in the timber. Grit left on wood floors acts like sandpaper when walked on, and. My call to bruce elicited the comments that it was my fault and i alone was responsible. Dec 10, 2018 stained exterior wood doors require frequent refinishing due to sun exposure, dampness and inclement weather. Very easy to use and smells tasty she used to wipe with a damp vileda sponge mop, but she i think she uses one of those flat cloth mops now. Contractors are supposed to sand the wood floor many times with the grit paper getting finer and finer with. A board that has a nice, attractive grain pattern can end up with dark, splotchy areas after you apply the stain.
It might be stained and dirty, uneven and bent, sometimes more or less black. The stain did not take well on wood milled with the grain, and on cross cuts the stain soaked into the wood giving. A paintbrush gives more control when using varnish, shellac or lacquer, but use a rag if applying oil. I sanded my 50 year old hardwood floors and applied stain. Although home improvement shows can make this task look easy, be assured that it isnt. Let me talk you out of staining your floor wood floor. Aug 5, 2014 a room paneled in knotty pine looks cozy and comfortable, but not if you can hardly bear to touch the grimy walls. Jul 17, 2017 what causes a white haze after applying a polyurethane satin coat. Dec 19, 2018 moisture is the reason that wood finishes turn milky. They have put a coat of ronseal medium oak varnish on the floor and it looks terrible.
I got a call about a floor with finish that showed a definite milky castsometimes described as a hazy lookin the overall appearance of the floor. Dark wood wall paneling sure had its heyday, and it surely is over. What causes a white haze after applying a polyurethane satin coat. Unfortunately some spillages that have been cleaned up, have left the floor looking a bit patchy. I reuse floorboards when possible, but if the tongues and grooves.
Most wood flooring is made of tongueingroove construction. Use your brush to apply the new oilbased varnish to the floor. We like the more natural look of oil a matt look, easier to repair when. While there are many species of hardwood fit for flooring, each with its own look and own beauty, they all share one thing in common. Sound old wood can be moved to prominent areas, and the patches done in. If a floor looks like it might be susceptible to edge bonding, you should advise the. Try a small test patch out first, let it dry thoroughly and see if the paint. He advised us tung oil would be better than urethane because we have dogs and the scratches their nails leave and i clip the nails regularly, im a dog groomercould be erased by rubbing the scratch with. You cant dye oily or varnished wood as it will not soak in. When multiple coats of finish are applied without proper drying time, it can take six months for the finish to cure. We sanded it down and varnished it with diamond hard boat varnish which. Modern danish oil is a mixture of varnish and either linseed or tongue oil. Does your real wooden floor have patches of damaged varnish that are making it look tatty, rough and worn in places, or all over.