Darkening Wood Floors
Direct and indirect ultraviolet rays from the sun darken the wood.
Darkening wood floors. Red oak and white oak floors absorb stain more uniformly but be aware that there is a difference between the density of earlywood or springwood and latewood of these species. Staining with tea and vinegar. Run it over the floor in a diagonal direction.
Load your drum sander with 40 grit sandpaper the roughest grade. Sand the floor. How to darken hardwood floors step 1.
Lay down tarp or newspaper to catch. Darkening of hardwood flooring begins after a few weeks of direct sunlight. Re load the sander with 60 grit paper and sand the floor in the opposite diagonal direction taking up the rest.
Bring two cups 473 milliliters of water to a boil. Away from sunlight it takes six to eight months. Some wood such as cherry reaches its darkest color two or three years after installation.
That epitomize a sophisticated and upmarket style. Set up your workstation in a well ventilated area. Other hardwood flooring darkens more each year it ages.
Dark brown hardwood floors in particular never seem to go out of fashion they are always trendy and still in style.