Different Types Of Floor Stains

You can also stain patterns on the concrete floor after the scoring process is done to suit or contrast to the floor color accentuating the design and adding up to the aesthetics.

Different types of floor stains. How to choose wood floor stain color and finish. As with floor paints there are two primary types of floor stains from which to choose. Acid based and water based stains. It s the perfect balance of being a natural wood color mixed with a hint of brown.

I tested three different stains and ultimately went with flagstone by varathane. Enough certainly to match any decorator s tastes. These stains are most common when filings from scrapers or some types of abrasive minerals have not adequately been removed from the floor before application of water or water based finish. Rather than coating the floor in one entire color concrete stains create a pigmented marbled effect.

Floor stains come in an amazing variety of colors. For example lacquer stains may contain natural pigments and water based stains may contain petroleum solvents. The 7 types of wood stains 1. Let me tell you my friends it s my new favorite stain color.

This post is sponsored by minwax. Or any random patterns on your home s concrete flooring. Gray flooring is very on trend at the moment so worth considering if you re building from scratch or refinishing an old floor and really want an updated look gray floors have the advantage of being a more interesting neutral than medium brown but unlike medium brown and perhaps because they are so trendy right now they tend to be paired with mostly modern. Brush up on the basics of 8 popular options before choosing yours.

Iron stains iron stains can occur as a result of a chemical reaction between wood tannins water and iron. The other major brand of floor stain is cabot. Different types of finishes that make concrete floors aesthetically appealing. These solvents are better for the environment but result in a stain that is harder to apply.

Floor and concrete stains are usually easier to apply than paints but they require more frequent reapplication to keep looking fresh. 2 light 2 medium and 2 dark. For example dark stained floors can add drama and sophistication while lighter stains can help make a room feel larger and more airy. Hardwood floor finishes have varying levels of ease durability even glossiness.

Today s floors can be stained in dozens of different wood tones from traditional oak maple mahogany and pine to more exotic shades like fruitwood pecan cherry and chestnut. Of course this stain will look different on different types of wood.