Plain painted floors were common in farmhouse kitchens.
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In fine federal era and greek revival homes decorative painting and faux finishing techniques were used to suggest floors of inlaid wood or marble tiles.
I m painting old oak floors and i have tried to do everything by the book sanding from 150 to 250 two coats of sw paint and primer not by the book 24 to 72 hours dry time sand between coats vacuum and removed all dust then 3 coat oil fast dry poly for floors same dry time 24 72 and 250 sand paper the finish is pretty but the satin dried.
Here he shows how a little measuring and a couple of coats of durable floor paint can add a little personality to a room for a small price.
Recently this old house senior technical editor mark powers used their techniques to create a similar floor in his own house.
If you re looking for other ways to add more color to a space look down.
Meanwhile cover the space beneath doors with plastic to keep dust from blowing in.
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Painted floors were most common in new england but originals have shown up in the midwest and texas too.
In early houses every feature had a practical origin and wide board painted wood floors were no exception.
Here are some pro tips on how to paint a floor in a simple checkerboard pattern.
The majority of floors were constructed of wood planks from 8 to 18 wide because narrow boards were expensive to prepare in a pre industrial era and therefore reserved for the best rooms.
Cut in the edges of the floor with a paintbrush.
Painting wood stairs and floors requires the same preparation as for any interior paint job.
This old house senior technical editor mark powers used a little measuring and a couple of coats of durable floor paint to add a touch of personality to a room for a small price.
Wipe the floor clean with a damp cloth and allow to dry thoroughly.
If the surface has been finished previously such as with stain and polyurethane or old paint.
Beginning on the opposite side of the room from the door paint the entire floor with a base coat of the lighter of your two colors.
Compass rose and stripes on wood photo by jean allsopp.
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You ve likely tackled a paint project at some point.