Stained Yellow Pine Flooring

Southern yellow pine is readily available and relatively inexpensive when compared to hardwoods like walnut cherry and oak.

Stained yellow pine flooring.

The photo below shows the dramatic difference between the raw and sealed areas of pine using the same stain color. Antique pine often has a dark mellow color. We are using a lot of pine and are trying to achieve a rustic country look. See more ideas about floor stain custom floor flooring.

It s easy to end up with megablotches and it s hard to avoid grain reversal a peculiar effect that makes stained pine look unnatural. Preventing pine from yellowing beyond its fresh cut state is almost impossible but common oil based polyurethane can give finished pine a deep golden tone. Dark stains on pine can look horrible. Unfortunately when woodworkers try to duplicate that color on new pine by using stain the results are usually disappointing.

To prevent this sand the pine before adding any stain. Dec 1 2013 explore joelle pickles s board custom floor stain pine on pinterest. Most pine species appear naturally yellow although they can appear beige at a glance. It features a range of colors from deep yellow to light gold.

If i use a 2 yellow pine flooring and stain with a sherwin williams oil stain winter white can i use a wax finish on this. Seal pine before wood staining. Pine stain colors stain on pine pine floors hardwood floors flooring floor stain wood detail dining table. If the yellow pine you are going to stain is a type of wood flooring then the stain color will impact your entire home and all the rooms where the flooring will be present.

In addition to blotchiness the softer areas between the grain lines soak up stain like a sponge creating an unnatural look. I have a post up about them already but it s included in with the entryway remodel. If the yellow pine is for trim cabinets or wainscoting the stain choice may affect only a single room. So i thought i would write a post specifically regarding our inexpensive wood flooring using pine boards and give you tips and tricks.

However it is known for developing a blotchy uneven look and getting an even stain can be a challenge. Southern yellow pine is a softwood used in the production of flooring cabinets and furniture. These have pre conditioner and two coats of stain. We get asked all of the time about our wood floors.

Classic dark stained southern yellow pine. Yellow pine accepts stain well.