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Red oak floors problem

2 years ago


I had my red oak sanded and stained the darker color is where they had to put new red oak in .why is the color darker on the new oak?

Comments (19)

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    I am gonna go out on the limb and say that they patched it in with white oak.

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    It is the dark side on the right side i know it is red oak . but thank you

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    New materiali will usually stain lighter than old. They must have done a pretreatment or something different on the patch. Otherwise, iit's the incorrect wood specie.

  • 2 years ago

    Thank you for the info

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Could also be the source location in where the replacement material came from. Northern Red Oak is different from Southern Red Oak. These days it's more about price.


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  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    We did Bona red out on the whole floor and this is the outcome not sure if this had anything to do with it, but the guy is telling me that it is because of new versus old wood, but he never me that it will not blend in. never said anything about the staining coming out different

  • 2 years ago

    Just curious what any of you would tell me if I said it is not acceptable and want it redone? my entry way was done with new wood and it doesnt look like this.

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  • 2 years ago

    Why do my floors look so parchy?

  • 2 years ago

    I'm not seeing the floors before staining, after Red Out and info on the stain used.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    The red out may not have been dried enough before applying the stain.

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  • 2 years ago

    I had them resand and no red out. he put some water on the floor and let it dry and then stained it but the stain is very patchy

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    The water did not dry completely, if, no red out was used.

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  • PRO
    2 years ago

    No, water needs to dry completely. It can take more than a hour, depending on drying conditions.

    A moisture meter reading before for a reference point is the correct way to measure if, the MC has returned to normal levels. Otherwise, allow 1 hour or more for water to dry, sometimes overnight.

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  • 2 years ago

    Just wondering if any of you have asked for the final payment for floors you have done as the final coat of polyurethane is being put on the floors? don’t i get to look at the job once the oil base polyurethane dries and i have inspexted the floors?

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    I invoice electronically with a 7 day pay term. Also, explain to clients that final's aren't due until after their final inspections. Payments are all explained in my terms on my quotes/contract. Also, done on a software. No need for me to ask, since everything is in the payment terms. Late fees, interest and penalties are disclosed , laso.

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  • 2 years ago

    So this is the final outcome please tell me what you think?





  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Doesn't look too bad with the poly on it. It's really up to you whether you want to mess with the finish product. If, you're not satisfied, have them fix it. It will be a after thought once you're moved in.