Osmo Polyx and hall floor renovation

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Hi all

We have the following floorboards in our hall, which I assume are possibly the original c. 1960 boards, but either way I want to do something with them when we decorate the hall stairs and landing, as they're looking a bit tired.

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I'm looking for opinions on whether to refurbish or replace them (recognising that this is somewhat a matter of taste).

If I refurbished, what's the process? Belt sand with the grain then some kind of oil? What oil would be suitable for a natural finish that highlights the grain? Osmo top oil?

If replace, would solid oak be a good option, or are engineered boards the way to go? If I replace them I want something that looks top quality as I can throw some budget at this.

Thanks a lot.
 
Hard to tell without seeing the rest of the style of the hall, but i do like the look of original flooring refurbished. Adds so much character.
 
I'd want to try and keep the original stuff personally.

Otherwise engineered flooring is good, we've got it in most of our downstairs and landing, usefully cheaper than solid and easier to work with.
 
Does anyone know what wood those boards are likely to be? Beech perhaps? Reason is that I want to fill the gaps and I need to by the right type of filler.
 
Can you tell if it is a hardwood?
try poking a nail/screwdriver into it
had a look in one of my wood books,I would say oak or possibly ash maybe but doesn`t match the grain
sorry not certain
 
Are some of the gaps too small for filler ? could end up looking a bit naff,
would you almost pick a black filler if you were able to fill very accurately.
 
Thanks both. Here's another pic close up where the lacquer finishes:

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Not sure if that helps.

ANDARIAL said:
Can you tell if it is a hardwood?
try poking a nail/screwdriver into it
had a look in one of my wood books,I would say oak or possibly ash maybe but doesn`t match the grain
sorry not certain
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I tried poking it with a nail and it made a bump / dent, but it was pretty firm and I had to press hard.

jpaul said:
Are some of the gaps too small for filler ? could end up looking a bit naff,
would you almost pick a black filler if you were able to fill very accurately.
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Maybe a clear filler just for insulation purposes / to stop draughts? Apparently they're designed to mix with sawdust but where I'm meant to get the right sawdust from, I have no idea.
 
Hi all

I'm about to start renovating my hall floor as it has some nasty shiny brown varnish on it. This will involve sanding it back with a belt sander and then oiling it.

Osmo Polyx is my chosen oil but it comes in a variety of finishes. Does anyone have any opinion or experience as to what the best option would be for a hall floor, or is it purely a matter of taste?

Polyx comes in matt, semi matt, satin, and gloss.

I want it to look modern and 'dramatic', but not sure if satin or gloss is a bad idea in a high traffic area.

Any thoughts gratefully received.
 
Enough procrastination - have ordered #3065 - semi matt.

Results tbc! Now just need to find 12 hours where my children won't be jumping all over the floor.
 
Today I belt-sanded the hallway floor, pending two coats of Osmo Polyx semi matt when it arrives next week.

Before / during:

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After passes with 40, 60, 80, and 120 grit with the belt sander and by hand at edges and corners:

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It had a nasty shiny varnish type thing on it, which I'm glad to see the back of.
 
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