How to Use Deck Stain on Hard Wood Floors

There is a variety of options for finishing your hardwood floors. One unique technique that many hardwood floor owners don't consider is using outdoor wood deck stain on your interior hardwood floors. Application of the stain will be the same as it is for outdoor decks. Just remember to ventilate the area well, as stain has a strong smell that outdoor decks hide with the outside breeze.

Things You'll Need

• Fan
• Broom
• 100 grit sandpaper
• Paint brush
• Wood deck stain

Instructions

1. Sand any rough edges or seams of the bare hardwood floor with the sandpaper. You will not be covering the stain with a varnish as you usually do indoors, but you still want a smooth floor.

2. Sweep any dust or debris off the floor with a broom.

3. Open any windows or doors with a screen to allow a breeze to carrying the strong stain smell away. Also, place a fan in one doorway to help the drying process, as stain is applied thick to saturate the wood with color.

4. Apply stain in a corner of the room with the paint brush and work your way out of the room. Saturate the wood with the stain, but don't allow the stain to puddle.

5. Allow the room to dry for 24 hours. Re-apply a coat of stain every two years or as needed.

References

• Stain Wood