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Should hickory floors be water popped if staining them?

12 years ago

Hi, I am planning to have a sand and finish hickory floor installed in my kitchen. I would like it to be a medium brown color with a hint of red. The color my contractor is recommending is nutmeg. I love the coloring of nutmeg, but would like the floor a little darker. I know that hickory is a very dense wood and a little tricky to stain. Does anyone know if it is recommended or not to water pop hickory? Thanks!

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woodfloorpro
12 years ago
It is tricky to stain & I'd definitely water pop it. Done right it is beautiful!
blondeziggy2
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks for your response woodfloorpro!

Does anyone have pictures of sand and finish hickory floors stained a medium or dark color? Thanks!
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