Older pine floorboards

Flooring

Older Pine Floorboards

I absolutely love using pine for flooring; it's flexible, unpretentious and suits most homes in some capacity. I'll be taking you through the different looks you can achieve and how.

Exploring Different Effects

• Applying a layer of liming wax or liming paint will lighten the pine.
• Pine floors can be painted, either white or any colour you like.
• Using a stain can darken the pine to your desired tone.

Bringing Out the Grain in Pine

On the whole, it's best to sand each individual plank before you lay it onto the floor. It is more time-consuming and might not always be viable, but it does produce a softer, more organic look.

Further Reading

• Bona - guide to water popping