Blue Stained Yellow Pine Floor

To prevent this sand the pine before adding any stain.

Blue stained yellow pine floor. We are located in northwest georgia just south of chattanooga and cleveland tennessee. Commonly know as blue stain the colors that appear can range from blue purple brown orange yellow red and pink. Pine is one of the most common woods used in american homes. Yellow pine accepts stain well.

This is the cheapest among the four types of pinewood. Our blue stain pine flooring is produced from 100 salvaged ponderosa pine trees killed by the mountain pine beetle. We call this wood campground blue pine because much of our original supply was sourced from public parks and campgrounds where the dead standing trees were removed for human. In recent years we have worked diligently to improve the quality and selection of our specialty wood trim v groove lumber wide plank flooring and other custom mill work.

The wide array of colors are all natural as a result of a fungus from the pine beetle. Unfortunately when woodworkers try to duplicate that color on new pine by using stain the results are usually disappointing. Every tree is hand picked in the forest and range from 100 400 years old. However it is known for developing a blotchy uneven look and getting an even stain can be a challenge.

If you want to achieve the prime appearance of the pinewood use a dark brown or red stain. Combine the minwax design series with other minwax stains to produce on trend looks finishes and special effects. Because blue stain does not detract from the strength properties of dimension lumber blue stained lumber can be used for exactly the same purpose as non stained lumber. Antique pine often has a dark mellow color.

Just be certain that the lumber has a grade mark accredited by the american lumber standard committee alsc which identifies the grade moisture content inspection service. It s easy to end up with megablotches and it s hard to avoid grain reversal a peculiar effect that makes stained pine look unnatural. It is strong and dense and as the name suggests it is somewhat yellow colored. Custom kiln dried to 6 8 moisture content.

We also offer blue stain pine flooring. Most pine species appear naturally yellow although they can appear beige at a glance. Inquire about our beetle killed pine ceiling boards today. The timber is ideal for a bunch of diy projects and construction due to its sturdy build.

Minwax design series washes wood effects and waxes offer new options for bare wood and wood that s already stained.