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White oak rift cut flooring stain?

Mel S
3 years ago

Can somebody please help me achieve a stain like this? I want it natural but with a bit of white to it with a lot lightness and airiness


. I want it to be Scandinavian look but not rustic.

I know not to use oil based on white oak as it will pull yellow but thats all I know and my hardwood guy is coming Saturday and all I know is to tell him to do a waterbased poly. Any advice much appreciated..


Comments (3)

  • SJ McCarthy
    3 years ago

    The raw look of White Oak could work...assuming you have the right GRADE of wood.


    A White oak floor coated in water based poly (ie. 2 part high priced stuff) MUST HAVE:

    A. Sealant, or

    B. Stain


    White Oak can handle Bona NordicSeal without turning pink. The NordicSeal is both sealant and white frosting on the wood. This can then be finished with Bona Traffic HD (2-3 coats).


    Your words to your refinisher are: "I like the look of Bona NordicSeal over White oak. I like the Scandinavian look it creates. I do NOT want anything yellow or anything that TURNS yellow on my floor. What would you use to create the look that I want?"

  • Timothy Winzell
    3 years ago

    Bona NordicSeal topped by Mega Clear HD or Traffic HD.