After doing some research i discovered minwax polyshades allows you to stain laminate giving it a wood stained look though i must be careful in my application.
Matching stain to laminate flooring.
This coating protects laminate from stains these stains including household mishaps and stains.
Shop matching and coordinating floor tiles hardwood laminate and more at 50 floor looking to create a seamlessly designed home through the use of matching or coordinating floors.
The polyurethane combined with the stain makes for a thicker solution and must be applied with a steady hand.
Those three words account for the vast majority of the problems we encounter while attempting to change the color of a board using stains.
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You may need to sand down the glossy finish just before priming the stain.
When laminate or engineered flooring is involved try and match the faded tones of the existing floor to new products being installed.
If you don t have the tools or can t remove part of your pergo flooring or other laminate wood flooring you can still measure the size of a board including length and width.
Before you stain the floor inspect it for any chips cracks or dents.
Tips and pitfalls of stain matching tweet wood is unpredictable.
You can buy laminate floor patching material from most home improvement stores.
It is important for laminate flooring to contain this coating to keep your flooring protected.
Wood is made up of.
To refinish it paint it with a gel stain or a latex paint for a smooth finish.
Gather samples with different intensities of the same color then pair them with the existing faded.
If you get each color that minwax.
First you ll need to find a flooring company that offers the wide range of colors styles and materials you re looking for.
Here s what i used.
Write down the measurements and take them with you to the flooring store.
Repair any dents cracks or chips in the laminate flooring.
Laminate flooring cannot be stained as it has an aluminum oxide coating on the top of the laminate.
I also suggest wiping the wood down with water then letting it dry out prior to staining.
This opens the grain of the wood to help allow the stain to soak in.
You can paint laminate flooring when it becomes old and dull.