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 Weston home were sanded and refinished across approximately 4,266 square feet using Bona IntenseSeal and Berger-Seidle GreenStar Satin.

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

Refinishing the original wide-plank floors

The original wide-plank floors remained intact but had a worn, darkened finish. Both levels were sanded to remove the existing coating and expose the natural variation in the wood. Bona IntenseSeal was followed by two coats of Berger-Seidle GreenStar in satin.

Whole-home refinishingOriginal wide-plank floorsTwo-level projectOriginal wide-plank flooring
Restored historic wide-plank hallway in Weston

Before and after refinishing

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

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

Refinishing process

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 the selected satin finish.

Materials & finish

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

Project videos

Explore the work and renewed floors throughout this Weston home.

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