Light Pine Floor finish: how to achieve?

8 years ago

We have had our pine floors sanded down in our Edwardian property and would like to achieve that light matt scandi finish, and avoid yellow/honey tones.

The photos below are the look we'd like to get (photo with dressed room) and then our newly sanded untreated floors.

I was thinking of using a white colour tone (like Treatex spruce) followed by two coats of Treatex hardwax oil natural. Will this achieve the desired effect? Should I use a Danish oil or other treatment?

Thanks
Trinity

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Christian Builders Margate Ltd
8 years ago
Hi Trinity,

What a lovely project!

We have achieved this look by using a 2 part treatment, it's called Lye & Soap. A company called Auro supplied ours (they are one of the main suppliers, and give really concise information and support on how to apply). The look we wanted was like the very 'Scandi' Dinesen boards, and this is how they treat their boards.

To start with, you will need lye, which bleaches and removes yellow from the wood; then the white soap which cleans, re-whitens and seals the boards. The process is done with a brush or a foam roller and is really easy!

The end result is very clean, matte and fresh looking (you tend to find with oils and paints that the end result can look a bit tacky/thick and heavy) But the Lye & Soap is very thin, and just really absorbs into the wood, whereas oil can tend to sit on top.

I hope this helps! Good luck! it would be great to see a completed photograph!

Holly @ MillChris Developments Ltd
Juliet Docherty
8 years ago
If you don't want to use chemicals there are other ways. You can get Osmo wax/oil in a tinted white. It is very easy to apply and can be reapplied. It keeps the wood looking 'bare'. You can also buy a very tough expensive acrylic varnish (must be acrylic otherwise it will yellow) and add a small amount of white emulsion. Just paint on a few coats and you are done. Both work well and are cost effective. Danish oil will make the wood really orange - avoid.
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