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Will my floors eventually start to match? I replaced boards, but color is off
Posted on 11/30/20 at 3:39 pm
Posted on 11/30/20 at 3:39 pm
About 10 years ago, previous owners put some nice hardwoods in and we love them. They were in great shape, except for one area that had some damage from furniture that was unsightly.
I actually found a few leftover boards in the garage with packaging. Had the manufacturer, specific color and size, etc.
Turns out they're still in business and still making this exact color and everything. I ordered a bunch and it got here and it was slightly deeper in color (and slightly more "butterscotch" which is the color, so they appear more orange). Floors are a light wood color.
Anyways, the installer said they'll fade over time to match. I went ahead and got the bad boards replaced and now I can tell which boards are new. They stand out in the room and it pisses me off. Wife says no one will notice, but frick, I notice.
Will the new boards fade over time and match?
eTA:
If I have to sand them down and stain, I'll have to do that to about 2,000 sq ft and I'd rather not.
I actually found a few leftover boards in the garage with packaging. Had the manufacturer, specific color and size, etc.
Turns out they're still in business and still making this exact color and everything. I ordered a bunch and it got here and it was slightly deeper in color (and slightly more "butterscotch" which is the color, so they appear more orange). Floors are a light wood color.
Anyways, the installer said they'll fade over time to match. I went ahead and got the bad boards replaced and now I can tell which boards are new. They stand out in the room and it pisses me off. Wife says no one will notice, but frick, I notice.
Will the new boards fade over time and match?
eTA:
If I have to sand them down and stain, I'll have to do that to about 2,000 sq ft and I'd rather not.
This post was edited on 11/30/20 at 3:40 pm
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Posted on 11/30/20 at 3:53 pm to CatfishJohn
If it doesn't bother your wife, it shouldn't bother you!
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I think over time, they may blend a little better. Or, you may not notice as much.
Can you put a rug down?
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I think over time, they may blend a little better. Or, you may not notice as much.
Can you put a rug down?
Posted on 11/30/20 at 3:57 pm to ItzMe1972
Over time and with foot traffic they will begin to match
Posted on 11/30/20 at 4:13 pm to CatfishJohn
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Anyways, the installer said they'll fade over time to match.
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Will the new boards fade over time and match?
are you retarded or just cant understand english? because the installer said they'll fade over time to match.
Posted on 11/30/20 at 4:15 pm to CatfishJohn
You’ll always know man, always. They may fade but everything else will fade too. It’s one of the shite things about diy projects even if you didn’t diy this is that you always know where the screw ups are located.
Ask a friend if they notice anytime they come over, bet they won’t.
Ask a friend if they notice anytime they come over, bet they won’t.
Posted on 11/30/20 at 6:48 pm to CatfishJohn
pics would help but chances are like 100% its not oil based finish it will fade to a point and the others would catch up in a few months to a year but if its water base which it is its not going to fade what brand is it.
Posted on 11/30/20 at 7:02 pm to keakar
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are you retarded or just cant understand english? because the installer said they'll fade over time to match.
Coming from one of the dumbest people on this website
Also, apparently an immature a-hole. The installer didn’t buy the wood and was a 25 year old Hispanic guy that does this as a side gig. He’s almost the same age as the original floors
Hence me coming for opinions from more “seasoned” people. Google results seem divided.
This post was edited on 11/30/20 at 7:03 pm
Posted on 11/30/20 at 7:16 pm to CatfishJohn
It’s not gonna fade to match but you already knew that.
Posted on 11/30/20 at 7:22 pm to CatfishJohn
What kind of wood? Probably just oxidized over time. It will match probably in the next year. I added a room a few years back and had some cherry that really discolored. Took about 6 months before I quit noticing the difference
Posted on 12/1/20 at 5:59 am to CatfishJohn
Over time it will fade and get better, but probably not a perfect match (like you want). If it's really bothering you, have a professional sand and refinish the entire room. It will cost you, but everything will blend in that case.
Posted on 12/1/20 at 6:03 am to sosaysmorvant
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Over time it will fade and get better, but probably not a perfect match (like you want). If it's really bothering you, have a professional sand and refinish the entire room. It will cost you, but everything will blend in that case.
I agree. This is the only way they will match perfectly.
Posted on 12/1/20 at 9:13 am to Art Vandelay
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What kind of wood? Probably just oxidized over time. It will match probably in the next year. I added a room a few years back and had some cherry that really discolored. Took about 6 months before I quit noticing the difference
White oak. I intentionally leave a rug off of it to expose it and then put a rug on it when we have people over.
We'll see, I'll update this thread in 5 years
Posted on 12/1/20 at 11:24 am to CatfishJohn
things like that really stand out because you know it happened. get some friends over and have them show you the replaced boards if everyone is able to identify them then it is bad.
Posted on 12/1/20 at 11:37 am to CatfishJohn
Will they fade to match?
I won't speculate. It can be really hit or miss with something like this and there are so many variables.
I just wanted to throw this out there as an idea. Not sure if worth time/money or even possible.
Pull up the mismatched wood you just had installed; install them in a corner of the room or maybe a closet if possible (where ever they will be hidden- rug, furniture, etc.) The boards removed from that area; place those in the open area where your mismatched boards are currently.
In other words, hide the new mismatched boards.
I won't speculate. It can be really hit or miss with something like this and there are so many variables.
I just wanted to throw this out there as an idea. Not sure if worth time/money or even possible.
Pull up the mismatched wood you just had installed; install them in a corner of the room or maybe a closet if possible (where ever they will be hidden- rug, furniture, etc.) The boards removed from that area; place those in the open area where your mismatched boards are currently.
In other words, hide the new mismatched boards.
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