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Hardwood refinish and carpet replacement project

8 years ago

Hello, I will be replacing the carpet for hardwood flooring for my house. I currently have Red oak wood, not sure if I should get the floor stain a bit darker or if I should leave it natural, I don’t want the house to look to small if I go with a darker stain but I’m not sure if natural will look good. I also have two small dogs and I’m concern about the scratches. Please advise. Thanks for your help! :)

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ritamar21
Original Author
8 years ago
Should I use a medium brown?
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National Hardwood Flooring & Supplies
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Nice thing about red oak it takes stain nicely. Dark colors and grays are then "IN" thing now, and like you stated darker will shrink room appearance, but looks like you have lots a natural lighting. Your floors appear to be natural already with oil finish on them, you may lighten them up by resanding and using water based finish. Scratches are more noticeable on dark floors. If your dogs are under 70lbs I would not be to concerned about scratches, use a good high end finish. check out our page lots of colors to see.
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lovemrmewey
8 years ago
Gray is on the way out!

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