Hi AT,
I am putting in new rift-sawn white oak flooring, and wanted to somehow preserve that grayish chalky hue that I love so much (and avoid the yellowing that seems to happen over time). Does anyone have any ideas?
- Melanie
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That flooring is beautiful. I would love this in my space. I found this link to exotic wood care and maintenence. (http://www.diyflooring.com/care_1580/care.html) Hope it helps you. I learned a thing or two about how to care for various types of wood floors.
The yellowing is usually from the polyurethane. You could try the water-based polycrylics instead, although I am not sure if they hold up as well- you could research it. Try the Minwax website.
http://www.duraseal.com/sections/products/fp/1000-fin.htm