Wood floor in kitchen's been sanded... how to finish?

zara*elise

Hello, wondering if you lovely people can help.

We have a wooden floor in the kitchen, hall and dining room (access to garden is through the hall and dining room) which has been sanded today, so it needs some kind of finish. Have called around a few places and I seem to be getting conflicting feedback. One place just said to oil it, another said it needs to be sealed in case of water damage.

I want to stain it as it was originally smoked oak. But I'm not keen on a glossy look, would prefer something matte. But then it also needs to be waterproof as it's going to be in the kitchen and have muddy feet walking over it coming in from the garden.

Any suggestions as to what would be needed? I can't seem to find any products that'll do what I'm looking for.

Thanks

Jaynne

You can get all different levels of varnishes from completely matt to extra shiny. You stain before you varnish and you typically apply three coats of varnish with a roller.

robatwork

I just saw a house with 2 identical rooms, 1 had a sanded and stained/varnished floor, the other was simply waxed. The waxed one looked much nicer...

Of course this probably isn't much use in a kitchen which will have to be watertight. OP make sure you fill any holes and gaps first. Have seen suggestions on here to fill with sawdust/PVA mix... try googling or searching this forum