Almost always, the answer is “yes.” When you refinish hardwood floors, you can change the color of the wood. Many homeowners don’t know this. There is a wide range of options when it comes to color, whether you want to go light, dark, or red. No matter if you go from light to dark or the other way around, most people are pleasantly surprised.

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How much does it cost to lighten hardwood floors?

Costs range from $2 to $7 per square foot and require sanding to remove old finish and then applying light wash and clear polyurethane topcoat instead of a darker stain. Whitewashing hardwood floors

How do you lighten dark floors?

If you have dark floors, go with light walls to bring out the richness of them. If your flooring is light or dark, the color contrast will give it a nice balance. In addition, a lighter color will increase the amount of light bouncing around your space, making it appear larger and more airy.

Can dark stained wood be lightened?

Is It Possible to Stain Lighter Wood? Staining dark wood to lighten it is possible. The grain and color of fine woods are masked by the lightening process, making it unusable. If you apply a light stain over a dark stain, it will not lighten the color.

Are dark wood floors out of style?

For some reason, dark brown hardwood floors, in particular, never seem to go out of style. Dark wood floors contrast with light walls, white kitchen cabinetry, furnishings, etc. to create a sophisticated and upmarket look in any room.