How to finish a natural oak parquet floor
vixbath
8 years ago
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Rob
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Comments (1)Hi If the oak has gone black it is unlikely you will get it back. Allow it to dry out fully then sand the surface and see if it gets paler underneath. Depending on what the original floor finish is will depend on whether you need to re sand the whole floor to achieve a uniform colour. However as a temporary measure, dry it out, sand it back and re-seal with either a uv matt varnish or a hardwax oil. Follow the instructions on the product tin. Back to the black... Oak has tannins which react with water and turn the timber black. This can seep down through the whole plank( you see it most often on worktops around the taps). If this is the case you will be better getting in a joiner/ floor fitter to replace these areas. Good luck...See MoreHow to Stain Natural Oak Doors
Comments (5)I think I have these same doors (but mine are from vibrant doors). I have natural wood floors so I used the same product on the doors - Osmo 'raw' and then Osmo clear oil. The raw keeps the doors looking like natural wood and then the clear is there to protect. It's pretty easy to do, follow the instructions regarding drying time. Give the doors a light sand to remove any rough bits and then apply the raw. When dry, give the lightest sand possible and then apply the top coat. My tip would be to purchase one of these containers to store your oiled brushes in, the oil is very difficult to clean out so if you keep the brushes in one of these they stay soft. Also, keep a separate brush for the raw and the topcoat. Good luck. https://www.brewers.co.uk/product/NT6510...See MoreShall I Renovate a parquet flooring
Comments (2)Hi Kathryn - what a wonderful feature to have in your home. I can see no problem with simply lightly sanding the floor, then sealing it with a hard wax oil. The natural variations in colour between mahogany and oak will simply add to the look of your home. Just a personal view of course. Have you a photo you can post?...See MoreI've just sanded my parquet flooring down and want to polish it what's
Comments (8)I'd suggest the osmo Raw oil, it's what we are going to use on our reclaimed parquet (once we've laid it) . We don't want the floor to yellow as is often the case with other products and we're not after the shiny look either. It's expensive but a little goes a long way. Extract from their website: Osmo Polyx®-Oils are developed from natural oils and waxes to provide the most hardwearing and durable protection for wooden flooring and furniture. Untreated wood in its original form has a light, pale character from its natural 'raw' appearance. Sanded wood also has the same effect. Osmo Polyx®-Oil 3044 Raw is designed to retain this appearance by using a small amount of white pigments to neutralise the permanent 'wet-look' that develops after application of a clear finish. Apply very thinly and brush out any white pigments from the surface before leaving to dry to acheive the desired results....See Morevixbath
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