CHARLESTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS

Five-Inch White Oak Refinishing

Existing five-inch white oak was sanded and refinished with a custom Bona Antique Brown + Bona Cocoa stain blend and CeramicStar Semi-Gloss.

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LocationCharlestown, MA

ServiceRefinishing

FlooringFive-inch white oak

FinishCeramicStar Semi-Gloss

Refinished five-inch white oak flooring in a Charlestown home

Refinishing the existing white oak

The five-inch white oak was sanded and refinished rather than replaced. A custom blend of Bona Antique Brown and Bona Cocoa gave the connected rooms a warmer foundation while preserving the oak’s natural grain and board variation.

CeramicStar Semi-Gloss completed the documented finish system across bedrooms, living areas, and stair details.

Existing white oakProfessional sandingCustom stain blendStair treads

Before and after

Drag across each image to compare the existing floor with the completed refinishing.

Charlestown bedroom before white oak refinishing

Charlestown bedroom after custom brown stain and refinishing

Second bedroom angle before white oak refinishing

Second bedroom angle after custom brown stain

Open Charlestown living area before refinishing

Open Charlestown living area after refinishing

Charlestown kitchen and fireplace before refinishing

Charlestown kitchen and fireplace after refinishing

Color and finish

A custom color selected on the actual sanded white oak.

Flooring

Five-inch white oak

The existing wide-plank hardwood was retained.

Preparation

Professional sanding

The old coating and surface wear were removed.

Stain

Bona Antique Brown + Bona Cocoa

A custom Bona stain blend selected after floor sampling.

Protection

CeramicStar Semi-Gloss

The protective finish used on this project.

Bona stain samples tested on sanded five-inch white oak in Charlestown

Choosing the stain color

Bona stain colors and blend ratios were sampled directly on the freshly sanded floor. This allowed the homeowner to compare undertones, grain contrast, and depth in the home’s actual lighting.

The selected blend of Bona Antique Brown and Bona Cocoa was then used throughout the connected rooms.

Finished floors

Selected room and stair views from the completed Charlestown project.

Finished Charlestown kitchen and fireplace with stained white oak

Small Charlestown room with refinished white oak

Completed open living area with stained white oak

Long room with CeramicStar Semi-Gloss finish

Charlestown bedroom after five-inch white oak refinishing

Charlestown staircase with refinished wood treads

Charlestown project questions

Can existing five-inch white oak be refinished instead of replaced?

Often, yes. The remaining wood, previous sanding, movement, and damage should be evaluated first. This documented project retained and refinished the existing white oak.

Why test a dark stain blend directly on the floor?

Color can change with the wood grain, natural light, wall colors, and room lighting. Floor-applied samples let the homeowner compare the options on the actual sanded wood.

How is color coordinated through connected rooms and stairs?

Consistent preparation, an approved stain blend, and a coordinated application sequence help the color flow while preserving natural variation between boards.

Does a semi-gloss finish change how the stain looks?

Sheen affects reflected light and the way color reads in a room. Samples help homeowners compare color and finish expectations before the full system is applied.

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