Need suggestions for renewing old oak floor

Mac Cool · 2005-01-12T06:34:51+00:00

We ripped the carpet up in our dining room and found an oak floor. Originally we were going to refinish the floor but the wife decided she likes the patina of the old wood. The floor will have to have some sort of surface treatment because it is worn almost down to bare wood.Many of the boards have separated slightly and left gaps 1/32-1/16". I would like to fill these cracks.My wife just wanted to wax the floor but it needs a sealing topcoat. Someone suggested oil, but oil offers nearly zero scuff resistance and no moisture resistance.My plan is to clean the floor very well. Use a wood filler that is similiar to the existing color or slightly darker to fill the gaps, then recover the floor with shellac. I chose shellac because it is easier to work than varnish, doesn't smell much, dries very quickly, isn't finicky about surface prep and is easy to repair.Alternatives?

Jan 12, 2005 21 Replies

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