What unexpected discovery did you and your wife make while renovating your floors, and what product ended up creating the perfect color?
Asked by Iida Honkala 
3 months ago
Last Updated: August 13, 2024
Hey everyone,
So, as we were removing the shag carpet, my wife said a word that I’ve never heard her say before. The hardwood floors we were expecting turned out to be a beautiful red jarrah timber instead of the deep red stain we were anticipating.
After trying out a few not-so-great products, we finally found the perfect floor color using an Australian-made product called Commercial Quality Raw Wood Bleach. I decided against ripping up the floor and went with this bleach instead.
I think it turned out really well. We sanded off the clear lacquer, applied the raw wood bleach, let it sit for a few hours, then wiped it off. Now we have beautifully bleached timber ready to be coated.
Cheers,
Mike
Simply stunning
Appreciate it Kristine
I really enjoyed watching my floor being revealed when the carpet was pulled back. I plan to refinish them when we renovate the kitchen and adjust the walls. Hardwood is just the best!
Such a lovely emotion
Love the feeling ๐
Do you mind sharing a link to the product? It seems really impressive!
Hi , the product is called Raw Wood Bleach and it’s made by Coatek.
Hey , this might be a silly question, but since wood is wood, do you think it would be okay to use that on an old dining room curio to bleach it back to its original color?
Uses Zinnser Wood Bleach for his furniture.
I love using Zinnser Wood Bleach to freshen up my furniture.
If you’re looking to remove bleach stains and restore the natural wood color, you can consider using household bleach after stripping the top coat. This will cause the grain to rise, requiring you to sand it with 220 grit. Different wood bleaches are available for lightening the wood. Oxalic acid is specifically for water stains, as well as stains left by rusty nails and screws. The key here is to choose the right bleach based on the specific goal you’re trying to achieve.
Incredible!! ๐
So beautiful!
Wow, that is absolutely beautiful!
They were both stunning!
Try using a wet cloth in a small area to test how the sealant will appear. It will slightly darken the wood and you might consider bleaching it again.
The original looked really nice.
I actually prefer the original
I completely agree, the original appears more appealing. But I suppose it all comes down to personal preference.
Oh wow, I also have Brazilian Walnut floors that resemble your original photo. We had them professionally stained black initially, but now they’ve returned to their original reddish color. I’ll check with my floor guy about bleaching them. We have around 2000 sq ft of it in our house!
Hey , I’m sure it will work perfectly.
Hey , you should definitely check out Coatek. They have great people who can provide experienced advice.
Hey , thanks a lot!
Wow, that’s amazing
Incredible news
Lovely job ๐
Fantastic outcome
Such a fantastic job!
Oh my goodness I have to tell my flooring guy right now! You’re a total lifesaver! I removed all the white wash from my floors, they were never sealed properly because my dog has been really unwell๐
Wow, Mike! You all really knocked it out of the park with that awesome job.
Dina thanks .
That’s such an amazing result!๐๐