How to stain hardwood floors

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Stain wooden floors using a gel stain to bring them back to life, for under $50.

Step-by-step instructions on how to easily refinish hardwood floors yourself.

Our house is over 20 years old and has narrow plank natural maple hardwood floors. We would like to update our house some by refinishing the floors so they don’t have such a “yellow” look to the wood. (Someone recommended we rip up all the wood flooring. We can’t afford to do that.) Is it possible to stain maple a different color? I’ve read maple doesn’t take stain well, but would like to go for a totally different look. Any recommendations?

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To stain hardwood floors darker without sanding, clean and degrease the surface, use a floor buffer (optional), apply dark wood stain, and seal the finish. It’s recommended to use gel stain over an existing finish as it’s a topical stain and doesn’t need to penetrate the surface to stick. Its thick flow will prevent light ... Read more

Well, friends, I'm back with the dramatic conclusion of my adventures in refinishing my hardwood floors with dark walnut stain. In case you're new to this Take a peek inside my home and see how I went about Refinshing my Hardwood Floors with Walnut Stain and satin poly finish.

How to refinish wood floors like the pros for cheap!

Step-by-step instructions on how to easily refinish your hardwood floors