Comments on: How to Stain Vintage Hardwood Floors

By: gail@myrepurposedlife.com

gail@myrepurposedlife.com — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 21:11:03 +0000

In reply to Mark.

Mark
Looking at the can, it is a Satin finish. I’m not a high gloss kind of gal. 🙂

Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment.

gail

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 07:52:09 +0000

Hello,

This article was very very helpful to me. I’m redoing old hardwood floors in a few weeks in my home, and your choice of stain is exactly what I’ve been looking for, as my floors have some flaws from carpet seamers and carpet glue stains.

I do want to point out however that you may want to stress to your readers the info. I learned about which poly finish to choose. Satin is best to show less dirt and helps hide the flaws. You didn’t specify the specific type of poly sheen you used.

Thanks, Mark

By: Bruce Johnson

Bruce Johnson — Mon, 12 May 2014 18:10:39 +0000

Fantastic job, Gail. What a difference refinishing wood floors makes in a room. Congratulations! Your hard work was definitely worth it. -Bruce

By: Connie

Connie — Sun, 04 May 2014 05:40:41 +0000

I wish I had known about this fast drying poly…I’m doing the stairs and it.’s hard to say don’t go downstairs the stairs are wet.

By: Pat

Pat — Fri, 02 May 2014 03:44:56 +0000

Oh PRETTY!
You did a fantastic job Gail. Love the darker color stain, rather than the lighter honey color.
Patricia

By: Carol

Carol — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 23:37:25 +0000

Gail, you’ve gone and done it , again! Love that you kept the charm of the old wood floor. They are not new and shouldn’t look that way. I’m sure, whoever laid that floor, would be glad to know it was restored.

By: Mindi

Mindi — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 16:34:02 +0000

Wow, the floors look so beautiful! I know this was a huge job, but so worth it! Great tutorial and tips Gail!

By: Stephanie@cre8tive

Stephanie@cre8tive — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:38:03 +0000

I can’t believe you did that with a small brush like that! It looks amazing. And matches the house.

By: Shirley

Shirley — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 02:58:16 +0000

Oh what a super job. I love the finished floor and wish I had wood floors. Thanks for sharing.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 23:00:26 +0000

Nice job! Personally I’m not a fan of dark floors, I would have done a clear coat. But what a difference!!!