Floor in need

[codlasher]

Leave it. That is age patina! It will look like this in two years time so why waste time & money? A good wax will help and not cost a lot.

I have seen many nice floors messed up by the 'need-to-sand-it' idea.

codlasher

[Woodworks]

That is going to look great after a bit of TLC

 

Seen a wax oil finish on an oak floor. It looks quite natural but gives a bit less contrast than the oil but easier to apply.

[agg221]

Leave it. That is age patina! It will look like this in two years time so why waste time & money? A good wax will help and not cost a lot.

I have seen many nice floors messed up by the 'need-to-sand-it' idea.

codlasher

 

I would generally agree. A good scrub with hot soapy water used sparingly, followed by some floor wax would keep the patina and make it a bit fresher.

 

Alec

[kinderscout]

I am just sanding the kitchen floor an the moment with a standard belt sander on speed setting 1 very slow.So as not to get the dust all over the house and more control off the finish.this I am just cutting back to revarnish .

[teepeeat]

I used Osmo on our solid oak floors

[skyhuck]

Leave it. That is age patina! It will look like this in two years time so why waste time & money? A good wax will help and not cost a lot.

I have seen many nice floors messed up by the 'need-to-sand-it' idea.

codlasher

 

[mattplace]

Thanks folks. Some solid advice there. I've attached a bigger photo.

 

Think I'll hire a floor sander and then apply some Liberon floor oil. Anyone recommend any other finishes?

 

We've just used Fiddes Hard Wax Oil. Its in Matt finish and is so easy to apply. Wipe it on with a cloth, then wipe off the excess. Leave it an hour, then re-apply. Its meant to be very hard wearing too.

I use it on everything now... Shelves, doors, mantle etc.

Luckily I found a guy who charges £200 a day to sand the floors and gets a decent size room done in a day. He supplies everything but the finish product!

[prj88]

Thanks folks. Bit confused as it looks like its a varnish film peeling away but if folk think its patina then happy to go with that.

 

In that case I'll leave the sanding and I'll give it some elbow grease with warm soapy water then Fiddes Hard wax oil. I'm a big Osmo fan but the cost might be prohibitive. The wax oil won't make it slippy will it?

[mattplace]

The wax oil won't make it slippy will it?

 

No, the wax oil soaks into the wood and once dry, just feels like sanded wood. Varnish would be far slippier I would imagine.

 

Here's a pic of how my floor looks. Its oak parquet.

[Woodworks]

Thanks folks. Bit confused as it looks like its a varnish film peeling away but if folk think its patina then happy to go with that.

 

In that case I'll leave the sanding and I'll give it some elbow grease with warm soapy water then Fiddes Hard wax oil. I'm a big Osmo fan but the cost might be prohibitive. The wax oil won't make it slippy will it?

 

 

Looks like varnish to my eye. Is there anywhere you can do a little test sample like under a cupboard?