Restored wide-plank hardwood floors in a historic Weston Massachusetts home
Weston, Massachusetts

Historic Wide-Plank Floor Refinishing

Original wide-plank floors throughout this 1741 home were refinished across approximately 4,266 square feet, creating a lighter, brighter appearance while preserving the character built into the house.

Project locationWeston, MA
HomeSingle-family · Built 1741
ScopeApprox. 4,266 sq. ft. · Two levels
Finish systemBona IntenseSeal + Berger-Seidle GreenStar · Satin
The project

A brighter finish without erasing its history.

The original floors were overdue for refinishing, but the wood itself remained intact. Both the upstairs and downstairs were carefully sanded to remove the worn, darkened finish and reveal the natural variation of the historic wide planks beneath.

Bona IntenseSeal established the warmer natural foundation. Two coats of Berger-Seidle GreenStar in satin completed the system with a restrained sheen. The result renewed the entire home while allowing its age, craftsmanship, and lived-in character to remain visible.

Whole-home refinishingOriginal wide-plank floorsTwo-level projectHistoric character preserved
Restored historic wide-plank hallway in Weston
Before & after

See the original floors renewed.

Each comparison shows the same room before refinishing and after the new sealer and satin finish were applied.

Main fireplace room before refinishing
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Main fireplace room after refinishing
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Paneled fireplace room before refinishing
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Paneled fireplace room after refinishing
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Floral wallpaper bedroom before refinishing
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Floral wallpaper bedroom after refinishing
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Large upstairs room before refinishing
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Large upstairs room after refinishing
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Long hallway before refinishing
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Long hallway after refinishing
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Wallpapered landing toward bedroom before refinishing
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Wallpapered landing toward bedroom after refinishing
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Wallpapered landing toward doorway before refinishing
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Wallpapered landing toward doorway after refinishing
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Green upstairs bedroom before refinishing
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Green upstairs bedroom after refinishing
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The process

How the floors were brought back.

The work was planned as one coordinated refinishing project across both levels of the home.

1

Original floors assessed

The wide planks, worn finish, transitions, and areas needing additional preparation were reviewed throughout the home.

2

Whole home prepared

Upstairs and downstairs work areas were organized so the complete refinishing scope could move through the home efficiently.

3

Old finish removed

The floors were sanded to reveal the intact original wood while preserving the natural variation and evidence of age.

4

Sealed & finished

Bona IntenseSeal was followed by two coats of Berger-Seidle GreenStar in satin for a lighter, quieter finish.

Materials & finish

Original Wide PlankHistoric flooring retained
Bona IntenseSealFirst coat / sealer
Berger-Seidle GreenStarSecond and third coats
SatinFinal sheen
Project videos

Watch the refinishing story.

Explore the work and renewed floors throughout this Weston home.

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