Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Uneven coloration

I have sanded and restained, with dark stain, parquet flooring. The problem I have now (have not used sealer yet), is that there are many areas that are uneven in color. Especially around the perimeter where the edger sander sanded deeper into the grain. I did not realize the degree to which the uneven sanding would come through in euneven stain color. Is there anything I can do to fix or minimize this effect at this point, with out a complete resand?

Generally when you stain a floor you would pop the floor before staining. By popping the floor with a cloth dipped in water you raise the grain of the wood allowing for better penitration of the stain. Makeing the wood act like a sponge so to speak.

Yes a resand might be in order.

Phil

Thanks for the tip. Since we kind of wrecked the look with uneven stsanding and hence uneven stain absorbtion, my wife did kind of a faux finish with a second coat of stain. This evened the color a bit between the dark edges and rest of floor. Some of the stain, since not wiped off as muxh excess, has dried on top of the hardwood insted of totally absorbing (on purpose). Do you thonk this will pose a problem when we put the protective varnish on?

Jeff

Be sure to allow the stain to dry for a minimum of 24hrs longer if humidity is high before you put your first coat of sealer on or it will peel. A good dry time will aloow for good adhesion.

Phil

Thanks again Phil!