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Thu, Dec 27, 12 at 22:15
| I am in love with that very light colored wood look--any advice for sort of hardwood, how to prevent black lines where planks join, etc? I know pine is very soft, looking into oak or ash. Anyone? Many thanks. |
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- Posted by mike_kaiser (My Page) on Fri, Dec 28, 12 at 10:38
| I would imagine any lines are shadows or accumulated dirt. I don't see the species of wood making any difference. |
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- Posted by mydreamhome (My Page) on Wed, Jan 9, 13 at 0:10
| Species will likely matter to some extent, but the grade of the hardwood you choose will dictate color variations to a greater extent (i.e. those black lines, etc). The lower the grade the more variation/character the floor will have. The higher the grade, the clearer and less varied the wood will be. The higher grades also come with a higher price tag. Using just a clear poly on the floors vs a colored stain should give you a nice light natural look. Red or white oak are economically friendly options that are harder than pine. Maple and birch offer durability and clearer/less varied boards, but the price is higher than the oak options. All 4 offer you the light color you prefer. Hope this helps! |
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| Maple will have more durability. Not Birch. Birch is softer than red oak. |
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