Third floorboard-related post from me in the last 24 hours and have received great advice so far.
Next question, as I look to renovate these floorboards, why are some of them green? I'm worried it's mould and in that case I suppose I'll need new ones.
Once sanded and varnished, would they match the other floorboards, or are they beyond salvage?
Looks like there has been that green rubbery underlay down at some time. We did have that down at one point and some of our floorboards are green. As to your other question I wouldn't contemplate bare floor boards in my house so have never sanded mine down. Whether they would all match after I wouldn't know.
it might also be Cuprinol Green Wood Preserver, which kills rot and woodworm. It used to be very popular, but AFAIK is not on the market any more due to toxicity. I believe the colour was due to a Copper compound. It has a solvent smell which might still be detectable.
The light green appearance is typical of indoor use (rough, outdoor timber goes darker). It would have been brushed on. There would be dribble marks on the sides and underneath of the boards where it ran down.
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