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Faux-Finished Floors From "Ask DIY Home Improvement" episode DADH-205

Faux inlay design

Expert Bruce Johnson is on hand to show you how to create a faux inlay design on your hardwood floor. It’s a great project to do and a way to dress up your hardwood floors without going to a lot of expense.

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Materials:

Polyurethane
Ruler
Painter's tape
Razor
Sea sponge
Water-based stain
Stencil

Faux-Finished Floor

1. Make sure there is a coat of polyurethane on the floor. It also needs to be cleaned with mineral spirits.

2. Use a ruler and painter’s tape to lay out the border (figure A). Press down the tape to prevent the stain from seeping underneath.

3. Use a razor blade to score a line in the floor (figure B).

4. Use a sea sponge to apply water-based stain (figure C). Blot the sponge on a paper towel before applying to the floor.

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

Figure D

5. Add a second coat of stain for a richer color.

6. You can do the same technique with a stencil (figure D). Dab paint onto a stencil, then remove it. You can create your own stencils using clip art on the computer.