![]() You can choose between wax and natural oils or polyurethane finish. Your finish (not the sheen) can alter the color of your floor. Knowing which finish you’re going to use will help you get the outcome you want. Finish is the topcoat that protects the wood and provides an attractive sheen. Choose Your Finish Before You Commit to a Stainīefore you stain, be sure to choose your finish. Just remember that it’s all but impossible to make oak flooring mimic the look of an exotic wood species. You can alter the color of oak in many ways. White and red oak flooring are always good candidates for staining. If you have something other than oak installed, the best thing you can do is find a knowledgeable flooring professional to walk you through your staining options. Rubio, for instance, offers many stain colors for pine, hickory, walnut, and hard maple. You can apply stain to these wood species, but they require special consideration. If you like the natural aesthetic but desire a lighter shade, you can apply a product like Bona Nordic Seal or Pallmann Pall-X Whiteseal for a lighter effect without staining.ĭo you have a species other than oak? If you have maple, walnut, cherry, or hickory floors in good condition, many flooring professionals recommend forgoing stain and applying a finish that protects the wood and highlights the natural occurring coloration and grain patterns. Whether to stain your floor or not depends on the species of wood, your personal taste, and overall style.ĭo you want to bring out the natural look of the wood? Staining is probably not for you. By the end, you’ll be able to select the perfect color for your hardwood floor.įirst, you’ll want to make sure that staining your hardwood floor is the right choice. You’ll learn about the most popular colors, best brands, and a proven way to test different stain colors until you find the perfect shade. In this article, you’ll learn how to choose hardwood floor stain colors that suit your unique style and elevate your space. You’ll obviously want to avoid this scenario because it takes more time, money, and uses up wood, which is best saved for refinishing your floors in a decade or more. If you don’t like it, you’ll have to go through the costly process of sanding and finishing all over again to fix it. The endless possibilities can make selecting the perfect color feel like a make-or-break decision.īecause once the stain is applied, you’re committed to it unless you decide to start over. Apply wood conditioner and following the manufacturer’s instructions for the dry time I then apply stain.When it comes to your wood floor restoration project or new installation, choosing a stain color is an important decision. I always sand my wood down to a very smooth finish then remove all the dust. That’s why for those I go with polycrylic. Polyurethane has a great hard finish but with lighter colors, it can yellow the color a bit. I like to use polyurethane for projects with darker stain colors and polyacrylic for projects with lighter stain colors. There are many types of finish products on the market. The wood conditioner will open the pores of the wood and prepare it for stain so it has a more smooth finish and not splotchy like you see in some of the photos above. ![]() Yes, poplar does take stain really well but I definitely recommend starting off with a wood conditioner. It’s because of this that most manufacturers use poplar for cabinetry projects. Frequently Asked Questions about Poplar:īoth will stain very nicely however poplar doesn’t have knots in it as pine does. I choose poplar for its color and wood grain and believe it’s so beautiful on its own. I will say though, I think if I wanted dark wood I probably would go with oak or pine instead of poplar. I took the photos in the sunshine on a white background so nothing would alter the undertones in the wood stain.įrom dark to light these are my favorite color wood stains for poplar. It is a gorgeous color wood and it really doesn’t need any color added.Įach photo you will see has not been altered in any way except for me to add text so you know which color is which. While I am sharing all the colors with you today and my favorites at the end you do not have to stain poplar at all. You can typically find poplar at most big box stores. ![]() Poplar is a lighter color wood that is very similar to white oak but it is much easier to find and a ton cheaper. If you take a look at my headboard you will see that even though it is stained each board has its own character to it. ![]() Poplar comes in many different variations of color which is why it is so unique. I used poplar on my herringbone headboard for my master bedroom and it’s just gorgeous. It’s probably up there as one of my favorites to work with. ![]() I have tested 18 different wood stains and am here today to share with you the best wood stains for poplar! ![]()
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