Solid Oak Floor Restored and Lacquered in Thornton, Bradford
This oak floor restoration in Thornton, Bradford, West Yorkshire was a solid oak floor that had been worn by years of use, with water damage to its original factory finish. The result is a smooth, even satin finish that lets the natural grain show. Watch the video below to see the floor, then read how we did it.
The Floor We Started With
The floor was solid oak with its original factory finish. Over time that finish had worn, and water damage had left it marked and uneven in places. Oak is naturally high in tannins, and where water had got in, it reacted with them and caused black staining in the timber. Once a factory finish has failed like this, a new coat on top will not fix it: the damage shows through. The right answer was to take the floor back to bare oak and start again, which also sanded out the tannin staining. If your oak floor has gone black after a leak, our guide to why wooden floors turn black explains what is happening.
Sanding and Priming the Oak
We fully sanded the floor to remove the old finish and the damaged surface layer, leaving clean, bare oak. We then applied Berger-Seidle SolvSeal primer. The primer enhances the natural grain of the oak and gives the lacquer a good base to bond to.
If you are weighing up the same job on your own floor, our wood floor sanding page explains how we work, and our guide to how many times a wood floor can be sanded helps if you are worried about wearing the boards out.
Finished in Berger-Seidle GreenStar 2k Lacquer
For the finish we applied two coats of Berger-Seidle GreenStar 2k lacquer. It is a hard-wearing two-component lacquer, and in this case we used it in a satin sheen, which gives a lovely smooth finish without being too shiny.
Not sure whether lacquer or oil suits your floor? Our oil vs lacquer guide compares the two, and we are always happy to talk it through when we quote.
Oak Floor Restoration in Thornton: The Result
The worn, water-marked factory finish has gone. In its place is an even, smooth satin finish with the oak grain clearly visible. You can see more oak floor work in our Huddersfield oak floor restoration project, or browse all our latest projects.
Looking After a Lacquered Floor
Our after-care guide covers the first days after finishing, and our guide to how to clean wooden floors covers day-to-day cleaning.
Thinking About Restoring Your Own Floor?
If your oak floor has a worn or damaged factory finish, it can often be brought back without replacing it. Find out more about our wood floor sanding service, or get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote.
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