Douglas Fir Floor Stain
Carol goodwin of goodwin heart pine in micanopy florida says fir compares in density with antique heart cypress.
Douglas fir floor stain. We decided on thick douglas fir shelves for the reading room. Unlike the stain on your best button up or the frayed finish on your go to denim the stains and finishes we ll be talking about beautify and protect your wood. This is the floor refinish done on the school house we are renovating in north idaho. Related questions choosing a penetrating finish for fir floor.
Let s discuss the application of stains and finishes on your douglas fir. We buy our douglas fir timbers directly from a west coast supplier who uses only the best looking timber. Its color ranges from light red to pale yellow. Douglas fir is softer than most hardwoods but it is easy to work with and stains and finishes really well if staining is your cup of tea.
Fir is an excellent wood for highly finished post beam frames and commercial work because of its strength and beautiful grain. Part of the key is to open pores with sandpaper to allow stain penetration. If the staining comes out blotchy use a stain controller first flooring is one of the most common uses of the wood especially in the west where douglas fir is still widely available. The first blog i did on minwax stain on red oak floors helped so many of you guys that i wanted to show you more examples including application on other types of wood.
Douglas fir can be beautiful in the right hands using the right stain. The products that have made minwax an american icon will add color and beauty to your wood in oil or water based stains. Jan 26 2018 explore anam cara s board stained douglas fir on pinterest. See more ideas about douglas fir douglas fir flooring staining wood.
It s solid and straight and the grain is gorgeous but there s one downside douglas fir needs a little coaxing to accept stain. With minwax wood stains there s a color to suit every style.