Hardwood Refinishing with Bona NaturalSeal
Existing hardwood was sanded and refinished with Bona NaturalSeal and two coats of Berger-Seidle AquaSeal GreenStar.
Refinishing the existing hardwood
The starting point varied from room to room. The main room and hallway had a warm existing finish, while the landing and adjoining room showed pronounced surface wear. This project focused on sanding and refinishing the hardwood already in the home.
After comparing sealer samples on the floor, the homeowner chose Bona NaturalSeal. One sealer coat and two coats of Berger-Seidle AquaSeal GreenStar completed the work, allowing the boards’ natural variation to remain visible through the connected spaces.
Before and after
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Bona NaturalSeal.
The finish decision started with samples in the room. NaturalSeal was selected for its lighter, natural appearance, then protected with two finish coats.
- One coat of Bona NaturalSeal
The selected waterborne sealer. - Two coats of AquaSeal GreenStar
Berger-Seidle’s protective floor finish.
Finished floors
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Completed rooms
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Project questions
What finish did the homeowner choose?
The homeowner chose Bona NaturalSeal after comparing samples on the floor. This project received one coat of NaturalSeal, followed by two coats of Berger-Seidle AquaSeal GreenStar. The sample photograph shows the options in the home before the final choice.
Were these existing floors refinished or replaced?
This was a sanding and refinishing project. The before-and-after photographs show the existing hardwood, including the worn landing and adjoining room, before preparation and after the finish was applied.
Is Bona NaturalSeal a stain?
Bona NaturalSeal is a waterborne sealer rather than a conventional wood stain. It contains a small amount of white pigment and is designed to retain the appearance of freshly sanded wood. In this home, it was the selected sealer beneath the protective finish coats.
Will the same finish look identical in another home?
Not necessarily. Wood species, age, previous work, and the room’s light affect the appearance. Comparing samples on the actual floor helps establish expectations before selecting a finish. The photographs here document this Cambridge home and its particular flooring.
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