We picked a satin finish and the shine really bounces light around.
Finishing red pine floors.
If you need to apply one however it s best to prepare the wood by brushing on wood.
Although in my opinion 4 coats of satin polyurethane makes the very best finish for a pine floor there are many alternatives.
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.
Four things to look for in heart pine flooring.
Even today it s still a popular option for.
100 year old pine floor refinished photo credit.
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.
It dries very fast so 2 3 coats can be applied.
Ryan used an air nailer to nail the boards in place.
For the best results clean the floor first with a duster or vacuum to remove any lingering dirt or debris.
Other than not looking as dusty and matte as the floors above we definitely maintained that au naturale look.
This process is detailed in this post.
And friends here is our after why yes we are still sleeping on a mattress on the floor thanks for asking.
We chose yellow pine unfinished flooring from lumber liquidators sand floors with an orbital sander rented locally.
Red oak and white oak floors absorb stain more uniformly but be aware that there is a difference between the density of earlywood or springwood and latewood of these species.
For you purposes at least 5 6 coats of shellac can be brushed or rolled on to a well sanded pine floor.
And we are thrilled.
The flooring installation and finish process for video haters.
A step by step video for a home owner on how to use various wood floor sanders and how to apply the finish.
Stain it or leave it natural and topcoat it with an oil or varnish.
You can buy heart pine flooring in a variety of widths and grades.
Old heart pine has an attractive natural honey color so a stain is seldom necessary.
The pine will develop a slightly darker patina with age and exposure to light.
If you prefer to keep your floor in pristine condition pine isn t the best flooring material for you.
The most natural but least water resistant film finish is shellac.