I had some pine t&g flooring that needed to be replaced in the middle of my hallway. I replaced it and I think that it may be oak that I used. I have stripped the floor already and it all looks the same. what I'm wanting to know is when I stain it, will I be able to tell any difference?
2007-12-23 14:42:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You can stain pine to match the oak. That really isnt a problem here. The main thing I see is how it will hold up. Pine is a very soft wood. Regardless of how you seal it or poly it, it will definetely damage far easier than oak. Since you already have it in place and have done all the work, there is no sense in ripping this out now. At this point, I would use a water base stain on the pine. You can lighten or darken it as you go with a wet sponge. Get it to where it matches and use a polyurethane sealer. That will give you about the best protection you can expect.
2007-12-23 15:34:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO ,and for the following reasons,
oak is a hard wood , pine is a soft wood
the paint stirrers are made from pine, stain one and you will see how lighter it looks.
when you stain your floor,you will notice , the lighter wood showing thru, believe me ive try-ed it
also pine tend to wear faster , hence why we use oak on floors, if your not really worried about it , put a rug over it
2007-12-23 23:57:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm no expert, but I would think that the different woods would absorb the stain differently. You might be able to get it close, but you'd still be able to tell it was different wood. If you decide to attempt it, I'd go very slowly and use just a little bit at a time - it will probably be the only way you'd get a decent match.
Isn't home repair fun? LOL
2007-12-23 22:51:35 · answer #3 · answered by agirlfromapollo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get it close by using presealer on the floor before trying to restain it. Check your local paint store (not a home improvement store) for a sealer. This product will make staining a lot easier also by giving you consistent color.
2007-12-23 23:02:44 · answer #4 · answered by L. J. C. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably, but not necessarily. The older wood has been pre-sealed and hardened and may not take as much stain as the raw wood. It's trial and error.
2007-12-23 22:53:55 · answer #5 · answered by Sonny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pine will prolly stain darker. It's also softer and scratches easier.
2007-12-23 22:46:48 · answer #6 · answered by justbeingher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the pine will absorb more than the oak, oak is a tighter grain
2007-12-23 22:47:27 · answer #7 · answered by William B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋