(remove) RUSTIC effect from oak hardwood flooring??

[Dave123456789]

Hi all

I bought some flooring to put in my living room (which was initially carpet), to match my hallway which was done 5 years earlier -

I bought from same shop and even asked him to look at my reciept from before - yet its come out different.

hallways is clear oak this has these black marks which i just dont like

it was all fitted whilst i was at work so nothing i can do about it now.

shopkeeper claims its just the batch.

but i was wondering if its possible to remove or at least dim down these black marks....look like cigerrette burns!!

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[Dave123456789]

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[TheVictorian]

I think the black marks are filler that they apply to gaps in the wood to make it look more rustic, personally I like it.

However, if you don't like it then I doubt there is anything you can do other than replace the whole lot..

 

[Dave123456789]

ah right no such thing as oak filler - or paint?

was hoping to just scrape it off!

 

[foxhole]

If it's reclaimed oak no too batches will be the same.

 

[Dave123456789]

hi all -

are there any recommendations on altering this flooring? i really dont like it!

 

[geraldthehamster]

I think you've got more of a problem with the outside of the house, to be honest

 

[Dave123456789]

what do you mean?

 

[AronSearle]

Sand, pick out filler, use new filler.

It is possible, but far more effort than would be considered sane.

You would be best replacing them.