tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post7694017317127489339..comments2023-07-10T09:17:48.575-04:00Comments on Katy Streams Her Consciousness: Choosing a Wood StainK_Streams_Her_Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13828739368190632319noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post-30977077643358298652010-02-28T11:08:21.406-05:002010-02-28T11:08:21.406-05:00Before refinishing our floors, we had something si...Before refinishing our floors, we had something similar to the golden oak. It was a medium color that is probably the most popular for hardwood. I was tired of it, so we went with the darkest we could get - ebony. While scratches aren't a huge issue, even with a dog (we used Bona Traffic, a commercial style sealer), the upkeep is a PAIN! I knew it would be and am still happy with the change, but that's the thing you'll probably want to keep in mind most. The darker the floor, the more it shows every speck of dust and pet hair :)<br /><br />I agree with Elizabeth about looking at the colors in different lights. While gorgeous at first, I've heard that some of the reds can look too red or even "orange-y" (is that a word??). Do you know what sheen you want? We went with the lowest possible since I didn't want to blinded by super-shiny floors! Depending the the product, you can usually get satin, semi-gloss, and high-gloss, and sometimes matte. The product we chose only had satin, but it looks very much like matte without much shine.<br /><br />Good luck - I'm sure you'll love whatever you eventually choose!Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01948297987381489189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post-44857498150784511582010-02-26T22:00:31.906-05:002010-02-26T22:00:31.906-05:00We went dark with jacobean at our house. At first...We went dark with jacobean at our house. At first I thought it was too dark, but it's not as dark as the sample. We love it! Keep us posted on the reno.Andyhttp://www.thepeterscompany.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post-64734258010789267192010-02-26T16:09:27.681-05:002010-02-26T16:09:27.681-05:00Julia, by summer time we can all enjoy spiked lemo...Julia, by summer time we can all enjoy spiked lemonades on the astro-turfed screen porch!Kb_Malhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024296469850144938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post-28696630109389806392010-02-26T16:08:15.074-05:002010-02-26T16:08:15.074-05:00I love, love, love the color of our floors at the ...I love, love, love the color of our floors at the Drew Valley house. Very warm and really hides the scratches and dents. I think it is more of a chestunt color but you don't want to go too dark. love that Dan has already ripped down the ceiling and carpet. He is a real He-Man. Can't wait to see the progress and hopfully by my return this summer y'all will have a lot done and will be able to enjoy your new home togetherJuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02090437834675679564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post-67275111362727632402010-02-26T13:42:07.459-05:002010-02-26T13:42:07.459-05:00I'm gunna have to go with Dan too! Sorry baby...I'm gunna have to go with Dan too! Sorry baby... I can't wait to see it in person!Chi Chihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13401808003178780529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post-86315567894685315442010-02-26T11:02:49.677-05:002010-02-26T11:02:49.677-05:00Thanks for commenting, Elizabeth. You are giving u...Thanks for commenting, Elizabeth. You are giving us some good things to think about! Maybe we'll go tonight so we can bring a sample or two home with us for thought. :)Kb_Malhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024296469850144938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post-52001798852692034042010-02-26T10:56:44.596-05:002010-02-26T10:56:44.596-05:00Not sure how exactly I linked to your blog, but a ...Not sure how exactly I linked to your blog, but a comment from someone you don't know :) We also have a ranch house in Atlanta and redid our floors almost 2 years ago. <br /><br />Personal preference, but we went with a neutral, I'm pretty sure Early American. We were unsure how we were going to decorate and didn't want to be limited with redish floors. We also avoided darker because of the scratching issue. <br /><br />Also, see if you can look at the colors on the floors in different lights. We were actually planning on a reddish color until we saw it on the floor next to others in morning light and then realized it might be limiting. <br /><br />I think all hardwood floors look great so you really can't go wrong.Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post-83428646083800444052010-02-26T09:48:19.718-05:002010-02-26T09:48:19.718-05:00Dammit, Ben. You might be right. I guess the hint ...Dammit, Ben. You might be right. I guess the hint of red would look nice in an older home (more like the original color). :)Kb_Malhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024296469850144938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post-13911379100751383782010-02-26T09:25:05.994-05:002010-02-26T09:25:05.994-05:00I think Dan's on the right track with a little...I think Dan's on the right track with a little red tint. <br /><br />I say Red Oak or Red Chestnut!B. Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02436348722588763223noreply@blogger.com