This is a daft question, but please bear with me: I am a beginner.
I've got a (very) old wooden floor. It is a soft wood, with a dark finish on top.
I intend to replace some broken/loose/missing boards and then sand the floor. So far so good. Now, what do I do afterwards? I am a confused between stain/varnish/lacquer/wax/sealant/wood treatment. Which one do I need?
Ideally I want something that will protect the wood as much as possible (is it possible?) against stains and scratches. Also, I would appreciate if it would darken the colour, if nothing else to hide the difference between the over 100 year old original wood and the brand-new wickes-something-pine flooring I got to replace the broken ones.
Any advice is welcome.
Thanks
I've got a (very) old wooden floor. It is a soft wood, with a dark finish on top.
I intend to replace some broken/loose/missing boards and then sand the floor. So far so good. Now, what do I do afterwards? I am a confused between stain/varnish/lacquer/wax/sealant/wood treatment. Which one do I need?
Ideally I want something that will protect the wood as much as possible (is it possible?) against stains and scratches. Also, I would appreciate if it would darken the colour, if nothing else to hide the difference between the over 100 year old original wood and the brand-new wickes-something-pine flooring I got to replace the broken ones.
Any advice is welcome.
Thanks