Yes. This is an old maple floor which had some water stains that were never going to sand out. The finish was completely sanded off, then the floor was taped and painted out in the harlequin pattern, then the painted areas were lightly sanded in order to bring out the worn paint look. Two final coats of clear finish were applied to protect and complete the look. It is not a difficult process, just time consuming. Good luck with your oak floor!

Thank you for your clarification! Now the hard part...deciding!