If you're looking to create a floor with a Nordic or Scandinavian look, characterized by natural or slightly whitewashed white oak floors, you may be wondering if this is possible with red oak. Fortunately, the Swedish company Bona has developed an innovative product called Red Out that allows you to transform your red oak floor into a beautiful white oak floor.
The process is simple and quick:
- Before applying Red Out, it's important to properly prepare the floor surface. Start by sanding the floor to remove the old finish and imperfections. You can check out our article on floor sanding for more information.
- After sanding, thoroughly clean the surface with a vacuum to remove dust and residue.
- Follow the instructions on the product label and check our website for more information on applying Red Out to your floor. The treatment is in two steps.
- Once the treatment is complete, you can stain the wood white or use a Nordic or Natural Bona sealer depending on the desired intensity, or you can simply keep the result and apply a classic sealer and Bona varnish with the gloss of your choice.
To maintain the appearance of your whitened floor, be sure to clean it regularly with appropriate products and follow the manufacturer's recommended maintenance advice.
Red Out from Bona is also effective on other wood species, such as Brazilian cherry. Check out the Product FAQ for more information and tips on using Red Out. With this innovative product, you can easily and safely transform your red oak floor into a beautiful Nordic white oak look.
