Q: We have select hard maple flooring from Canada throughout our new construction home as well as two sets of stairs that are also hard maple. Our flooring and stairs should have been sealed naturally; however, a dark stain was applied. After professional sanding, stain remained in all joints of where the flooring was put together. Continue reading Removing dark stain
Category: Staining Wood Floors
Ebony finish
Q: I am an architect and I’ve been having some questions on how to finish a floor with an ebony or black finish. Continue reading Ebony finish
Staining maple (or oak, ash, birch)
Q: We are ready to lay in a new entry way-kitchen-dining room wood floor. Today we were told not to go with unfinished maple because it can not be stained due to it being closed (close?) grain. What hardwood floors, other than oak, can we substitute for maple? Continue reading Staining maple (or oak, ash, birch)
Lap marks from staining
Q: I have lap marks on my hardwood floor from the staining process. Is there any way of minimizing or removing these, short of starting all over again? Continue reading Lap marks from staining
Rich or lighter stains with pets
Q: Should I choose light color flooring or rich color flooring? Someone told me if you have dog, a rich color like cherry wood is not a good idea. Continue reading Rich or lighter stains with pets
Staining maple
Q: I have a hardwood floor that looks like a gym floor. It is maple. I would like to stain it darker, however I’ve been told that staining this maple floor won’t work and won’t turn out? Continue reading Staining maple
Stain lighter around perimeter
Q: We recently had our pine hardwood floors sanded, stained, and poly’d. Along the perimeter of the walls (about 6 or 8″) or so, the stain is much lighter. There is a clearly seen demarcation. Continue reading Stain lighter around perimeter
Choosing light or dark stained floors
Q: I wanted really dark floors. Dark walnut. He said I wouldn’t like it and didn’t want to go that dark. I’ve always had light, natural floors, and wanted a complete change this time. Continue reading Choosing light or dark stained floors