Natural white oak flooring stained yellow/orange - can it be 'fixed'?
cjwish
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Comments (44)@Robin Morris, Im a bit confused between the terminology of "sealer" and "finish coat", but I love the look on your floors! Are they glossy or completely matte. I like the look in broad day light better than at night! Just to make sure, you applied one coat of Bona Birch and then 3 coats of another stain which is Bone Mega? (Looking at your samples picture, bone mega looked darker and orangier...) I'm trying to get my white oak cabinets to have a neutral look as well!...See MorePlease help me decide - natural red oak vs. natural white oak.
Comments (27)mark_rachel, that is what I told my husband! And, Oak & Board, I've been studying this off and on for at least a year. You are one of my favorite commentors. I have learned a lot from you. Both of the samples are solid hardwood not engineered. KD is pleased with the quality of the floor and barely there bevel. Haven't seen a white oak floor yet in Michigan. Well aware of matching existing flooring of which we have none. Need a little more visual interest than the white oak. Considered natural hickory and I think it is too much for me. In my area, everyone is used to red oak. Boring Detroit area suburbs. Not a high end home....See MoreUnfinished white oak- natural or stain?
Comments (37)Water popping dry time - depending on the work environment. It can take anywhere from 1 hour to overnight. Best way to be sure is to use a moisture meter. Take a reference reading prior to water popping to indicate dry point. Water pop and allow to dry. Take a reading to see if, the dry point has returned to the original reading. If, it does, you know it is dry. Yes, water popping will allow the stain to penetrate deeper, resulting in a darker and richer color. Eliminating the need for a second coat, which can be detrimental to coating. Staining can take anywhere from 6 to over 72 hours to dry. You will need to check with the manufacturer for their recommendations for proper dry time and conditions. Darker pigments will take longer to dry compare to naturals. If, you mix colors allow the maximum time required. Dry time for Supra will depend on the square footage and how many hours in the day you are willing to work. The recommended dry time for Supra is 4-6 hours under good conditions. Humidity and low temperature will extend dry time. If, you have a lot of square footage example: 1000 square feet. I would allow overnight to dry. 1000 square feet coating will increase the indoor humidity, which will extend dry time. Multiple coats in 1 day is not advised. Compared to a 200 square feet coating where the humidity doesn't significantly increase. The dry time is more truer to what is suggested by mfg. Multiple coats is possible in one day. Your flooring contractor should know all this. If, not run for the hills....See MoreRed Oak Hardwood floors- Want natural white oak look
Comments (3)@millworkman Thank you for your feedback. I know they will not look the same as they are different woods, but I am hoping to find something that will get me that lighter color with the least undertones if that makes sense....See MoreSJ McCarthy
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