When we are refinishing hardwood floors in westchester ny we usually test 3 stains for a customer on their own hardwood.
Walnut hardwood floor stain.
A sealer helps seal wood surface pores minimizing the chances of blotching or streaking.
To stain your walnut flooring you can either use a clean piece of rag cloth or a brush.
Allow the stain to dry completely before moving on to the next steps.
The wood on my floors is red oak.
When applying the stain make sure to follow the grain of the wood.
You can also use clean pieces of cloth or rags to apply the stain.
Three coats of stain with a 12 hour dry time are recommended.
I wanted to avoid orange undertones and this dark walnut stain was perfect.
As i mentioned previously i selected dark walnut for the stain color.
Coat your floor with the stain using a brush.
It s important to do this as all wood varies and accepts the stain differently based on the type of wood grade of wood and it s age.
Water aniline stains are the best type to use with black walnut due to their transparency.
Follow the graining pattern of the wood when applying the stain.