Install & Refinish White Oak with Custom Stain - Chelmsford, MA

This project had a lot going on... there were a lot of areas where the floor had been scratched or where the previous finish was damaged, and we also installed brand new flooring in the kitchen, which was being remodeled.

This project shows a really awesome transformation and we are excited to share a little bit about it.

Some areas of the floor had visible scratches in the hardwood from an overzealous carpet guy and his knife. As you can see from this example, these scratches span over multiple boards. Luckily, in this case, the scratches weren't too deep so we were able to salvage the flooring by sanding it down with our Bona Dust Containment System.

And the spots you see in the following images isn't water spilled on the floor. This is actually drips of polyurethane that dried in pools over multiple rows.

The polyurethane was peeling at all edges and beginning to flake off in sections. This was happening in multiple rooms throughout the home.

It's a little difficult to see, but the edges of the hallway had deep scratches along the baseboards, but after sanding and applying stain, the scratches are no longer there.

The homeowner decided to go with a custom mix of Jacobean/Ebony/Red Oak Minwax stain to completely transform their flooring. Below you can see the progression from the previous natural finish, to where the stain was applied, and finally to where the final coat of Bona Woodline polyurethane was applied.

Previous floor finish

Sanded and custom stain applied

After the final coat of polyurethane applied

The stain was applied throughout home using a buffer and conditioning pads for a consistent, even color throughout the floor. 

Notice the care taken around the cabinets in the kitchen with covering and blue tape to ensure that stain does not get on the cabinets or wall surfaces.

Looking at the end result, you can see the floor has an even color and still shows the wood grain. This is a really unique look and we are proud to have been involved!

Resources:

Minwax Wood Stain
Bona Dust Containment System
Bona Woodline Polyurethane