Use a high powered light to investigate your sanding to make certain you do not have sanding marks.
Maple floor stain colors.
It should be noted that dying staining a maple floor is a special process that costs more.
After the stain is dry we seal and coat the floor like any other floor.
In my opinion a classic american maple hardwood floor is best left in its natural state with a clear sealant finish to allow the pretty grain and buttery tones to shine through.
Always test stain on a hidden area of the wood to verify desired color.
Maple like several others species such as walnut american cherry pine and douglas fir do not take stain as evenly as species such as red oak and white oak blotchy color can result from other factors as well such as inconsistent sanding procedures water popping or stain application.
It takes precise formulations and once we start we are committed to that result.
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Maple flooring colors stains and textures.
Staining maple a light teak color can be done and done well but you need to practice your finish and staining system and sand with great precision.
Staining maple shows all sanding flaws quickly.
See also the history of wood flooring restoration design for the vintage.