ᐅ Stains on freshly oiled hardwood flooring

Created on: 8 Jan 2022 18:55
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BLÜMCHEN123
Hello everyone,
I would like some help with my parquet floor. It was sanded with 100 grit and then oiled. Now it has some blotches.
How can I improve the appearance of the floor? I’m attaching photos.
Thank you in advance

Long, light-colored baseboard lying on the floor in front of a wooden wall inside a room.


Wood floor with stains and dust, edge area next to white wall and baseboard.


Light wood floor with white baseboards; small rectangular hole in the wall.


Empty living room with light wood floor, glass sliding door to the balcony, outdoor area visible
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gery
8 Jan 2022 23:02
Poorly done.
Thoroughly clean to remove the oil, sand down properly, and reapply oil. The beginner’s misfortune – especially with this type of maple parquet, which even professionals find challenging...
There is no other solution for this total loss, except to live with it...
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BLÜMCHEN123
9 Jan 2022 22:10
Thank you all. I will take a look at the Osmo wax! I will sand more finely...
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pagoni2020
9 Jan 2022 22:27
That alone might not be enough. You change the sander at those spots, and the sanding pattern will be different. That difference will become visible on the oiled floor. Try responding to the follow-up questions...
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BLÜMCHEN123
10 Jan 2022 12:14
The floor has dried.
However, it doesn’t look as bad in person as it does in the photos.
The issue was partly that when removing the pad, more oil tended to remain—mostly around the edges.
There are also stains that could be from food, drink, or oil. These have likely soaked into the wood.
I am planning to lightly sand over it and then apply Osmo decorative wax, aiming to lighten it a bit as well.
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pagoni2020
11 Jan 2022 08:22
I don’t think it’s that simple. Osmo is not a cure-all but just another supplier of finishes, although I generally like their products. Applying a different product on top of an existing one doesn’t seem like the best solution to me. Usually, sanding is the main cause of problems later on.

Can you explain how you sanded it or how you plan to do it now? For example, are you using a machine, and will the approach vary depending on the area?

In principle, I would recommend trying it out first on test pieces to see how it works.

If you want to use Osmo, there are various options like hardwax oils, decorative waxes, or stains...
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BLÜMCHEN123
11 Jan 2022 13:44
I sanded with a large machine using 100-grit sandpaper.
Then I vacuumed and cleaned.
After that, I applied oil.
For the edges, I used a handheld sander.
Now I want to do the finishing work by hand...