Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - stained prefinished hardwood floors
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scribe2086
12-25-07, 02:55 AM
Hi everyone,
I recently purchased and had contractors install a prefinished kempas floor with a reddish stain. Overall color of the floor is redder than I expected, more like a deep red/burgundy, than from the sample I had seen, which seemed like a lighter reddish brown. Now I'm thinking it would look better with its natural color without the stain. If I had these floors sanded and refinished later, would I be able to remove the stain and get the natural color back?
I recently purchased and had contractors install a prefinished kempas floor with a reddish stain. Overall color of the floor is redder than I expected, more like a deep red/burgundy, than from the sample I had seen, which seemed like a lighter reddish brown. Now I'm thinking it would look better with its natural color without the stain. If I had these floors sanded and refinished later, would I be able to remove the stain and get the natural color back?
mitch17
12-25-07, 10:41 AM
Huge job and may not look like what you want anyway, even if it's possible - hardwood might be ok, but and engineered product might not have enough thickness to refinish.
Carpets Done Wright
12-26-07, 06:31 PM
Leave it alone!!!!!! The sample you looked at has had time to patina. Your new floor will change over time, all on it's own.
scribe2086
12-27-07, 10:18 PM
Mitch,
It is solid 3/4" rather than engineered. I probably would hire someone to do it (is that blasphemy in a DIY forum?). BUt you're right, it might not come out the way I want.
Carpets Done Wright,
Any reason for the strong opposition? The sample looked quite new, and very similiar to some of the lighter pieces in my floor. From what I've heard, yes, the new floor will change, but will not get any lighter or less red, which is the issue I have with it now. I'm leaning against doing it now, just because of the hassle and the cost.
It is solid 3/4" rather than engineered. I probably would hire someone to do it (is that blasphemy in a DIY forum?). BUt you're right, it might not come out the way I want.
Carpets Done Wright,
Any reason for the strong opposition? The sample looked quite new, and very similiar to some of the lighter pieces in my floor. From what I've heard, yes, the new floor will change, but will not get any lighter or less red, which is the issue I have with it now. I'm leaning against doing it now, just because of the hassle and the cost.
mitch17
12-27-07, 10:25 PM
I think I'd wait - maybe it will change enough to be to your liking or maybe you'll be able to get used to it. Either of those saves you a lot of hassle.
Carpets Done Wright
12-28-07, 09:23 AM
You will be surprised how fast it changes!
Do you have any area rugs down??? If you do, wait a couple of weeks and pull up a corner, and you may freak out, and the color change around the outline of the rug. It can be dramatic.
Usually there is no stain on exotic wood. I say usually. I have seen a prefinished engineered exotic, that had a stain on it, to give the color variations between boards, not be so extreme. It is usually clear coated, natural.
Do you have any area rugs down??? If you do, wait a couple of weeks and pull up a corner, and you may freak out, and the color change around the outline of the rug. It can be dramatic.
Usually there is no stain on exotic wood. I say usually. I have seen a prefinished engineered exotic, that had a stain on it, to give the color variations between boards, not be so extreme. It is usually clear coated, natural.