DIY Experts: Stained Floors

[Flash]

These floors stain like this from literally the smallest amount of water in an instant. It just sucks it up like a sponge.

1. How can I get this stain out?

2. How do I prevent this from happening?

Thanks!

 

[Paladin-5]

There are tons of things like teak oil that you can apply to the wood that will give it some finish and protection

 

[samUwell]

You will most likely need to sand those out.
Oil-based polyurethane for floors should go a long way at protecting it from staining should water/liquids spill on it.

However, your best bet is to watch some videos on the JewTube. Shit like:




I am currently in the long and seemingly never-ending process of giving my garage a makeover. I have a staircase that goes from the people door to the concrete slab that had 70+ years of paint on it that, initially, I was just going to demo and build a new staircase. However, I decided to sand the 70+ years of paint off the wood and discovered that it was awesome wood, so I refinished it. For the treads and the landing, I used the poly I linked above. It is very durable, and I have walked on it several times with wet shoes and nada. No stains etc.

 

[samUwell]

There are tons of things like teak oil that you can apply to the wood that will give it some finish and protection

^
Tung oil is also very durable.

 

[samUwell]

Also, you might be able to get better products than I can. Seeing as how I live in Cali where progressive white women buy into manmade global-whatever, they have banned all the very good products that smell (high VOC) bad because it bothers their sensibilities.

 

[SuperTrap]

sandpaper

 

[Flash]

If I want to test sanding, which grit would you use? I'm worried the oil suggestions will change the floor color too dark.

 

[samUwell]

I wouldn't go below 120.

And AFAIK, any finish, ever water-based, will cause the floor/wood to darken a bit.

 

[samUwell]

Do you have any spare pieces of the floor?

 

[KittyCat]

Flash that wood looks like shit

I'm not trying to be a dick but your rich just get better wood

Brazilian cherry wood hehe

 

[Flash]

Flash that wood looks like shit

I'm not trying to be a dick but your rich just get better wood

Brazilian cherry wood hehe

I don't disagree with you. These floors are dog shit.

Finding labor in Crested Butte is nearly impossible though. Replacing these floors would cost me 10x the price of most places.

 

[lemon]

Flash that wood looks like shit

I'm not trying to be a dick but your rich just get better wood

Brazilian cherry wood hehe

you're

 

[Paladin-5]

If I want to test sanding, which grit would you use? I'm worried the oil suggestions will change the floor color too dark.

I'm using a teak oil right now that is only changing the wood (regular 2x4, non-pressure treated) color very slightly, but it's a warmer shade, whereas your floor looks to be more in the cooler shade (slightly greyish).
It is a subtle difference though.

 

[cael]

I had to double check to make sure this wasn't a reggs thread

 

[mjoe]

stop jizzing on the floor

 

[samUwell]

You know... you could just pour water over the entire floor until the whole floor matches

 

[Brasstax]

Don't be so bothered by the stains. Sand it / polish it up. Put some shit on it. It will darken a little and lessen the water damage.

Plan on being out of the house for a couple of days. Poly smells like shit all over. Not good for people or pets.

 

[Reggs]

If I want to test sanding, which grit would you use? I'm worried the oil suggestions will change the floor color too dark.

Darker would be an improvement.

 

[Nmag]

Replace it all with concrete

 

[Brasstax]

Could do that. Polish it. Seal it. Then, put an Aga stove in that kitchen and enjoy the warmth.
Concrete can be light.

And AGAs are awesome.