Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Pictures..exposed spots in wood floor ~please help

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tkp123
03-26-06, 08:47 PM
I've tried staining (twice w/ 2 diff. minwax colors in separate spots) and using polyurethane alone but it doesn't make the spots blend in with the existing color.

before my staining/treatment (http://img475.imageshack.us/img475/1648/woodfloor22nh.jpg)
another area before my treatments(true-to life color) (http://img475.imageshack.us/img475/687/woodfloor31zt.jpg)
area after using either clear polyurethane or MinWax Natural 209 (sorry got confused :o ) (http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/7132/woodfloor18kn.jpg)
another area after using either clear polyurethane or MinWax Natural 209 (http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/9752/blurr6nf.gif)
dark spot-used Minwax Golden Oak 210B (http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/3338/darkspot1bq.gif)


http://www.minwax.com/products/woodstain/woodfinish-color.cfm

With either method the spots become more noticeable than before.
Please help..is there anyway to improve this without sanding down the whole area?
Thanks in advance!

twelvepole
03-27-06, 08:05 AM
Stains that have penetrated wood finish require sanding down to raw wood. Some stains that have penetrated deep into wood can not be sanded out. In such situations floor can be stained a darker color to camouflage stains. In worst case scenarios, affected boards may have to be replaced with boards from inconspicuous area. In adequate or worn finish allows moisture to enter wood where it causes stains. Improper maintenance of wood flooring damages wood finish. Grit wears away finish and allows moisture to enter wood. Spills can penetrate poorer quality finishes and cause staining. Spot finishing tends to produce less than desirable results as your photos demonstrate.
tkp123
03-27-06, 09:45 AM
sorry, but I'm still not sure what I should do. As you can see they're not really stains, just spots of exposed wood.

twelvepole
03-27-06, 08:29 PM
When finish is worn off flooring in spots, it is time to sand and refinish the entire floor for best results.
Carpets Done Wright
03-27-06, 08:55 PM
You didn't sand enough off, and you forgot the universal sealer.
tkp123
03-28-06, 11:43 PM
I just have to sand around the spots right?..not the whole boards surrounding it.
also, is a universal sealer clear? what will that do (besides seal) that will affect the look of the spots.
thanks for your help!:p