Investor · Harrisburg, PA · Member since 2016 · 126 posts · 377 votes
I have a question regarding floor staining and was seeking input. I am at the tail end of my first rehab. The floors are being redone now and the stain just went on last night. I visited the house early this morning and saw that the stain does not appear to be even across the floor. My guess is that it has been down for about 6 or 7 hours. (Not sure if drying affects the answer.). I get that different pieces of wood will take stain differently, but this looks like it has more to do with the application of the stain (heavier amounts or not wiped down as quickly in different areas. Here are my specific questions:
1. Is this normal when staining floors?
2. Is this something you would recommend having the floors redone, or would this end up looking okay at the end after poly is put down?
I have not discussed with my contractor yet. He is already behind on schedule, so I don't want to delay this longer than I have to.
Minneapolis, MN · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
9y
Before he seals it I would call him ASAP and get it blended better,, Yes stain will accept darker in areas but this clearly looks like it was lefton longer in areas or applied heavier in areas.. not blended in as well as it should
DON'T delay.. you don't want it sealed and then you'll really have delays.
It still should be able to be blended rather easily.
Minneapolis, MN · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
9y
Before he seals it I would call him ASAP and get it blended better,, Yes stain will accept darker in areas but this clearly looks like it was lefton longer in areas or applied heavier in areas.. not blended in as well as it should
DON'T delay.. you don't want it sealed and then you'll really have delays.
It still should be able to be blended rather easily.
Investor · Harrisburg, PA · Member since 2016 · 126 posts · 377 votes
9y
Thanks Deanna McCormick . Can I get your honest opinion--how bad does this look? Trying to find the line between being anal something very wrong. Thanks!
Minneapolis, MN · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
9y
It's not real bad I honestly don't think much would be needed to correct it before the final sealer is put down. Do it now and you will be happier you did.. of course once furniture is in it's not going to be as noticeable. but I'd still try and correct it.
Minneapolis, MN · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
9y
It's not real bad I honestly don't think much would be needed to correct it before the final sealer is put down. Do it now and you will be happier you did.. of course once furniture is in it's not going to be as noticeable. but I'd still try and correct it. It looks like the high traffic areas are what's not taking the stain as well and to go over those areas shouldn't be much of a problem