Diy Distressed Pine Floors

People that see them in person think they are original to the house.

Diy distressed pine floors. Unless you purchase salvaged flooring it s really hard to get the actual patina of worn down floors. Pine is a softwood so an old pine floor is usually distressed which is part of its charm. The distressed style is increasingly gaining traction in the interior design industry it is treasured for its traditional appeal. If you want to refinish sanding pine floors is easier than sanding hardwood.

So i thought i would write a post specifically regarding our inexpensive wood flooring using pine boards and give you tips and tricks. Diy network s blog cabin 2013 is a circa 1892 coastal cottage located along the crystal coast in north carolina. Whether you are distressing a new floor or an old one you need to give everything a light sanding prior to starting. The home has been remodeled based on online voters selections and will be given away to one lucky winner in a home sweepstakes in fall 2013.

Diy farmhouse floors from 1 6 pine farmhouse floors have always been my favorite you know. 326 pine grove road rogue. Antique flooring can also have nail holes and other signs of distress. Whether used for shelving floors or furniture time worn wood brings a touch of rustic charm to every space.

A distressed floor will require the same maintenance as any other wood floor but the beauty of it is that in the end wear and tear will only add to the charm and casual feel of its natural warmth. Distressed wide plank flooring is perfect for establishing a homey intimate atmosphere whether you re looking to install the floor in a home café restaurant or any public facing business. Pictured is the media room. Not only does a distressed pine floor look beautifully old fashioned it s an easy wood to work and is comparatively affordable for solid wood flooring.

We ll show you how. The warm worn wood floors that are perfectly and naturally aged. We get asked all of the time about our wood floors. It needs regular sweeping and mopping to protect the finish.

When the finish gets dull you can restore it by a screen and recoat. Home moisture meters 10 steps to a diy distressed wood floor. 10 steps to a diy distressed wood floor. I have a post up about them already but it s included in with the entryway remodel.

How to make distressed wood floors step 1 sand and clean floors step 1 lightly sand. This smooths out surface imperfections cleans up the wood and prepares the surface to accept the paint better.