How to restore Cypress Pine floorboards?

[rochester]

Hey all,

My house has cypress pine floorboards that have seen better days - Pic attached. The floor itself looks in pretty decent shape, few little fixes here and there.

I was thinking about going for a natural look & was wondering if anyone can help with how I would finish the floors once they're sanded down. Would prefer a matte type finish! Floorboards are different colours at the mo, looks like a wall was demolished at some point and a different type of stain/finish was used.

Also, I live in Darwin, the humidity is quite high, just incase that affects the products used/finishes.

Thanks!

[EricL]

Hello @sasha_t 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us.

Let me tag @ezzie to make them aware of your query. 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[ezzie]

 

 

[ezzie]

The boards look a little darker, sun's setting here, looks lighter during the day. I learnt very valuable lessons:
1. Get a professional to do the sanding. I did it myself previously with good results, but this time I had so many issues with the hired floor sanders (sorry Bunnings) and by the time you factor in all the various sandpaper to buy etc, sore back, swear jar...not worth it unless you can find a professional modern machine to hire.
2. Use plain old Cabots, Integrain, Feast & Watson. Cabots worked well for me previously. I chose semi-gloss
3. Don't use Bona. Big claims, big expense, an utter disaster! I should have listened to the professionals.
4. Don't use a complete whitening finish...again, I should have listened to the professionals (to offset orange of cypress).
5. Loba whitener additive is the bomb. Next time I'll use double the amount to really offset the orange as the floor ages.
Good luck!

[EricL]

Hi @ezzie 

Let me tag @sasha_t to make them aware of your recommendations.

Thank you so much for the update.

Eric