Special walnut stain on white oak

How we picked that perfect stain + the staining process

Almost the entire upstairs of our home now has new 5" white oak floors, including all the staircases besides the main one. The house already feels so d ...

Main floor renovation progress including kitchen cabinet installation and hardwood floor stain options. Examples of stains on red oak floors.

In case you missed it, I shared all about the reason why we chose to install new flooring, how we landed on White Oak, and, some initial details of the project here. We started the project on a Friday, and the install was complete within just a few days – making it pretty easy to […]

House updates: choosing a floor stain and other projects happening this week. Packing, birthdays, surgery, vaccinations, and Roe.

I know that white oak floors are all the rage right now, and I do love them so much. But they are quite expensive to install and it is not always feasible if you are doing a renovation (rather than a new build) and have existing flooring that you are looking to keep and just re-stain. Many older h

Sharing our favorite wood stain colors for our home. A tried-and-true combination that gives a gorgeous weathered, raw wood look every time!

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At first glance, red oak gives off a slightly rosy hue and has a more pronounced grain pattern, especially when left unstained, whereas white oak has a slightly grayish tone and a more subtle grain pattern. With the right stain color, you’ll be surprised to see the differences between the two are nearly indistinguishable.

The perfect warm brown color. 👌🏼 So far it’s worked beautifully on Oak, Ash, & Pine! Mix equal parts: - Special Walnut - Weathered Oak - Driftwood I use an oil based, semi-transparent stain from...