Staff Answer
Aug 16, 2026 - 10:06 AM
Regarding the original floor that had an oiled finish, a light sanding and cleaning is all that should be necessary. Make certain to remove any build up of dirt or wax. Then re-apply the oil and buff again.
For the painted floor, oils won't soak into the wood. Therefore, you will need to sand off all the old paint down to bare wood. Then apply the oil and buff out.
Bear in mind that if the wood is the same in both areas, oiling the original floor may look a little different from the painted floor due to the amount of sanding. The porosity of the wood will dictate how much oil is absorbed resulting in a different color. If you want them to look identical, sand them both down equally to bare wood.
For the painted floor, oils won't soak into the wood. Therefore, you will need to sand off all the old paint down to bare wood. Then apply the oil and buff out.
Bear in mind that if the wood is the same in both areas, oiling the original floor may look a little different from the painted floor due to the amount of sanding. The porosity of the wood will dictate how much oil is absorbed resulting in a different color. If you want them to look identical, sand them both down equally to bare wood.
