Wooden floors are excellent in any home as they can create a huge range of looks – traditional, classic, or modern, they can do it all. Bring out the look of your timber floors and keep them protected by using a stain on them. Here’s what you need to know.

Staining your wooden floor is the perfect way to bring out the beauty of the timber, enhance its colour, and protect it at the same time. There are several different stains available in different colours. The different colours available means that you can choose exactly what happens to your timber -what colours are brought out of the timber, if it is darker than otherwise, and so on. The timber stain can be mixed in with a clear finish and applied to the floor or the stain can be applied directly to the timber for a deeper, richer look. You may need to apply a coating on top of the stain in order to seal it.

Because timber is a natural material, you will still see all of the characteristics of the timber when you stain it, that is, the grain of the timber, any knots, and any little imperfections. This just adds to the charm of using timber as your flooring surface.

Staining your timber floors is best done by a flooring expert as they have the knowledge and experience at mixing and applying stains in order to achieve the best possible finish. Feel free to ask your expert any questions, such as how long will it be before you can use the floor, how do you clean the floors, how can you protect them from being scratched by furniture etc.