Of the many types of hardwood that a homeowner may choose to preserve and showcase red oak wood is one they can refinish to create beautiful tones of brown red or gold.
Staining red oak stairs.
Each layer should be.
I wanted the stain to be identical to our hardwood floors.
Oak wood has a porous quality to it which makes it very absorbent of staining materials.
Red and white oak are the most common types used in america with white oak being the cheaper variety.
Fortunately it is also easy to stain.
Choose a stain that enhances the richly grained lines of oak such as a honey or deep red oak color.
A coat of stain if desired wiped on and off and allowed to dry can be covered with a coat of.
With a sample of my flooring and an unfinished piece of oak i was able to get a water based stain created for 35.
Oak stair treads usually sport a bullnose or rounded edge along their length.
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I got a custom stain made at the local paint store.
Tips for choosing red oak floor stains.
As you may recall the plan for my staircase was to have white risers and stained stair treads.
Red oak is popular with woodworkers because of its natural appearance.
However oak does have a very dramatic grain of the wood which can sometimes give even the darkest stain a streaky effect or the look of highlights.
Effects of different stains on red oak wood.
Well i mean test every dark stain if you want dark floors and every light stain if you want light floors.
A satin polyurethane finish will protect the stain and provide a suitable surface for foot traffic.
Layering dye gel stain and a topcoat is a way to turn red oak a consistent color with a beautiful finish.
So before i get into the oak stain colors and results i thought it would be helpful to provide a few tips on choosing a hardwood floor stain.