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Having trouble picking a stain for my hardwoods

13 years ago
I am having my floors done next week and the stains they have shown me don't exactly match what I had in mind. I like the darkness of rosewood but it is a little too red. Does anyone have any suggestions?? Thank you.
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    13 years ago
    Deb! I would certainly tell them to keep mixing until they got it right or at least extremely close. Your floor is your 5th wall. It needs to be something you like.

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