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The greyish undertone produced is next waxed with either Fiddes Stripped Pine Supreme Wax for an old pine look, or with Fiddes Rugger Brown Supreme Wax for an aged dark pine. But pine wood flooring is another strong contender in the beauty stakes, a softwood that’s been used to make floorboards for centuries and a feature of many old homes across Britain. You might want to use a wood dye to create a subtler, less in-your-face effect, calming the brightness down a bit, and if it hasn’t already been protected, you’ll want to add a finishing oil or good quality varnish. I hope that helps and if you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to get in touch via our contact us page.
It’s also worth noting that if the boards are more than 10 years old, most of the resins will have escaped or dried, so a good sand should prime the surface nicely.
Knowing they grew in the landscape of the dinosaurs 200 million years ago takes us back through time in an extraordinary way. And you could take a look at the Manns Extra Tough Floor Varnish, samples are available for test areas.
But oil and varnish come with different types of maintenance, and to a great extent your choice depends on the amount of wear and tear the floor receives. I am sorry however, I would not have any clue about what they may indicate or who would have put them there. Fiddes Hard Wax Oil Natural also keeps wood looking as natural and unaltered in colour as possible and dries to a clear, satin-matt finish. The little holes are exit points and when you sand the boards you will expose a network of channels which you won’t be able to cover. Our mission is: to mobilise botanic gardens and engage partners in securing plant diversity for the wellbeing of people and the planet.Fiddes Hard Wax Oil Natural are both great products for defusing and countering the gold / orange colour you sometimes get.