1victorianfarmhouse
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I'm trying to identify what kind of wood this is that was installed in my 1895 house. I believe the flooring was added some years after the house was built.
The first picture shows the flooring as it looks in most of the house. The second photo shows the newer refinishing and the earlier finishing. The third photo shows a section that is unfinished and was under a carpet in the master bedroom.
The more recent (lighter) finish seems to be very tough, but also very thin as it is not filling up the imperfections, etc in the wood much like paint, polyurethane, etc. What could it be?
I have seen similar floors in other Victorian houses in the area. This seems to have been popular, but I get the impression that it was not original. Comments and answers welcome.
As always, thanks!
vince
The first picture shows the flooring as it looks in most of the house. The second photo shows the newer refinishing and the earlier finishing. The third photo shows a section that is unfinished and was under a carpet in the master bedroom.
The more recent (lighter) finish seems to be very tough, but also very thin as it is not filling up the imperfections, etc in the wood much like paint, polyurethane, etc. What could it be?
I have seen similar floors in other Victorian houses in the area. This seems to have been popular, but I get the impression that it was not original. Comments and answers welcome.
As always, thanks!
vince