After both the new and old heart pine flooring in the Kuppersmith Project house had been sanded smooth, a tack rag was used to remove any sanding dust.

Next, stain was applied to the heart pine flooring to give the floors an antique look. When staining wood flooring, it’s important to apply the stain evenly and keep a wet edge to avoid variations in color or lap marks.

When applying stain to wood flooring, work the length of the room several boards wide, then move on to the next few boards to avoid lap marks.

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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