Pine floor

[mr_smirnov]

Hello

I am planning to install a pine floor in our proposed new build. I prefer the untreated look the most and don't like the lacquered look. However, I assume that an untreated floor becomes very vulnerable. Does anyone have tips on a treatment that provides good protection but still maintains a somewhat "untreated feel"? Does anyone also have tips on a reasonably priced brand?

Thanks!

 

[Avemo]

I have no personal experience with scrubbed floors, but they are supposed to become harder and more resistant over time. Initially, you need to scrub them with soap frequently, but over time the need decreases. In more exposed areas like the hall and kitchen, I imagine some form of surface treatment is necessary.

The last time I sanded a pine floor, I treated it with hard oil and hard wax. (I don't remember the brand.) It becomes a bit darker than the freshly sanded floor, but I think it looks nice. The treatment is claimed to be as durable as lacquer but has the advantage that small damages can be spot-repaired with fairly good results. This isn't possible if it's lacquered.

There are also lacquers that aren't very shiny. Both matte lacquer and oil on the floor make it look roughly the same as when it was freshly sanded. Scrubbed floors tend to be more grayish-white.

Erik

 

[Johan Gunverth]

You need to sand the floor to prevent it from becoming yellow/dark. Then you can oil or wax the floor. With or without pigment. Without pigment is easiest to maintain.