[jennybongo]

If anyone has had a solid wood floor laid then I am interested to hear what finish you used, especially if you have children.

We are getting some large oak planks from viking reclamation, they make them from old oak beams. They guy there said osmo oil was good and he used it and he hasn't reeded to recoat it yet even though he did his in 2003, he says is water resistent and good stuff. My friend says otherwise.

We have two little boys and the kitchen is straight onto the garden, we are not to precious about a bit of wear and tear and think this will add to the patina
but even so, we still want it to look nice and not too knackered.

Do we go for lacquer/varnish or oil?

Can anyone recommend please. If so, what was it called?

Much appreciated guys.

[Strix]

We once had a merbau (?) floor laid which we treated with polyurethane varnish

if not properly protected you'll find that instead of 'patina' you'll get watermarks, which aren't attractive at all!

[kimba]

Hmmmmmmm
I have a solid oak floor and i didnt have to seal it but i think what your talking about isnt quite the same.
They are really nice and doo look great but myne is soo soft and dints really easy,shoes and especially high heels lol is a NO NO.
Even the remote dropping from the sofa put a dint in it.
You can sand it down though after years for a new look and then i guess i would have to seal it.

[slacko]

Do not, repeat, do not go for anything that sits on the surface.
Like varnish for a heavily used area.

You will be forever regretting it. It will scuff, peel, flake and look horrible. Even Rustins looks bad after a few years.

Go for an oil or wax that penetrates, nourishes and can be buffed. It's a more natural look and can be re-applied or re-polished as required. Unlike varnishes, which would require removal before re-applying.

[foxforcefive]

Danish oil is waterproof and hardwearing (never used on floor, but used on wooden draining board and lasted a good few years before I had to re-do) the only thing is it has a slight sheen, so if your not into a shine, it's not for you.

[Darth Vader]

Originally Posted by slacko

Do not, repeat, do not go for anything that sits on the surface.
Like varnish for a heavily used area.

You will be forever regretting it. It will scuff, peel, flake and look horrible. Even Rustins looks bad after a few years.

Go for an oil or wax that penetrates, nourishes and can be buffed. It's a more natural look and can be re-applied or re-polished as required. Unlike varnishes, which would require removal before re-applying.

Yeah, have to agree with this.

[mc55]

we've got a solid oak floor, it's lacquered BUT we don't have children. The salesman warned us that if we damage the lacquer it's very difficult to repair (got the impression you'd need to sand the whole area and then relacquer). It's gorgeous, but agree with Kimba that they mark / dent very easily.

[Adelai]

Anyone know what to put on newly sanded but very old pine floorboards to protect and look nice?
Would prefer a natural finish where the wood won't darken or go orangey?
Do you go for varnishes (and if so what?) or oils?
Bear in mind this will be in the bedroom so have to deal with heavy furniture.
Love some advice as some people swear by Danish Oil and some say not for floors, and others say don't use varnishes?

[jsmith2009]

hi i,ve got danish oil on my oak floor it still looks good after 4 years however we use homebase clear matt vanish in living on old pine floor and looks great , but what ever you do it always needs sanding after a matter of time .good luck ta jeff

[Adelai]

anyone heard of Granglaze that Killi's sells?