Staining your timber floor
There is no denying that bare timber floors add a touch of character to any home or space. It’s the natural look and feel that makes them so appealing, while the raw look creates an atmosphere that is almost calming and serene. Despite this, many people are choosing to stain their timber floors. While the natural look is much loved, choosing a colour is down to personal preference. It can depend on many factors, so why do people stain timber floors?
Decor
Everyone creates a home that reflects their design tastes and how they want their home to feel. Perhaps they feel that their timber floors require a subtle upgrade and choose to stain them. This could be done to brighten the room, add a dramatic feature or simply bring them back to life.
Stains
Over the years, wooden floors can become damaged by stains. Whether it’s spillages from the children or just general wear and tear, choosing to stain them can hide all of these problems. Of course, stains can be sanded out with time and effort but sometimes, this isn’t a practical option.
Along with this, damage can also prove unsightly and again, this is the reason why people choose to stain their wooden floors.
The Natural Defects
Pine floors add a gorgeous dimension to any room but over time and through natural changes, the wood can take on an orange tint. This can alter the look of the room and almost create a strange feel that causes homeowners problems. As a result, to remove this issue, staining is the chosen method to deal with it.
What Methods of Staining Are Available?
Fortunately, if you are opting to stain your timber floors, you have plenty of options to choose from. As many people opt for a wide range of decors and styles, there is something to suit almost every taste and desire. So whether you want to keep it traditional or go for something slightly different, the possibilities are there.
If you are thinking of introducing a colour then you can use a coloured oil or lacquer, these both produce an excellent finish that will protect the wood for many years while also helping to hide any stains or changes of colour in your timber flooring.
Naturally, we believe that pigment-based stains are a better option. This is because of the way in which they provide a neater finish that will really make a difference to the appearance of your timber flooring. Once this has been applied, an overcoat of lacquer or oil can be applied to help create the perfect finish while ensuring it remains durable too.
Of course, the raw appeal of timber cannot be overlooked but fortunately, there are now more options than ever when it comes to staining timber floors. However, the decision is one that is subjective and all comes down to personal preference. Despite this, where necessary, we can provide our expert advice and help you make an informed decision as well as provide samples of stains for you to consider.
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