Diy Distressed Pine Flooring

When the finish gets dull you can restore it by a screen and recoat.

Diy distressed pine flooring.

It needs regular sweeping and mopping to protect the finish. Below is the simple process that you can use to give new wood a vintage shabby chic distressed painted look. Heartwood southern pine is an excellent candidate for such a project because of its richly toned bands and as a soft wood it is easy to dent and ding for the desired distressed appearance. Not only does a distressed pine floor look beautifully old fashioned it s an easy wood to work and is comparatively affordable for solid wood flooring.

Pine is a softwood so an old pine floor is usually distressed which is part of its charm. I considered using reclaimed heart pine flooring but the cost was just too much. Antique flooring can also have nail holes and other signs of distress. If you want to refinish sanding pine floors is easier than sanding hardwood.

Most new pine will come from plantation or managed growth trees which means fewer growth rings per inch and less density than pine cut from old growth trees. Distressed wide plank flooring is perfect for establishing a homey intimate atmosphere whether you re looking to install the floor in a home café restaurant or any public facing business.