To finish a pine floor which is basically plywood that is purchased and finished from large sheets you need to use stain varnish or oil.
Finishes pine floor.
For you purposes at least 5 6 coats of shellac can be brushed or rolled on to a well sanded pine floor.
Although in my opinion 4 coats of satin polyurethane makes the very best finish for a pine floor there are many alternatives.
For the best results clean the floor first with a duster or vacuum to remove any lingering dirt or debris.
We chose yellow pine unfinished flooring from lumber liquidators sand floors with an orbital sander rented locally.
Then apply a final coat of stain varnish or oil.
Ryan used an air nailer to nail the boards in place.
The most natural but least water resistant film finish is shellac.
The flooring installation and finish process for video haters.
For maximum protection and durability give the floor 2 coats of stain or varnish and wait 24 hours for the floor to dry.
This process is detailed in this post.
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How to finish pine floors the best way to finish your pine wood floor.
Oil based finish will last much longer in comparison.
Many of our customers want a pine floor finish that s tough easy to use doesn t leave brush marks and is quick drying.
Cleaning and sanding the pine floor.