Dark tones can be tricky for a hardwood floor. If the rooms are smaller a dark tone can make things feel even tighter. They also tend to show wear and tear much more than lighter colors. But they can also be a very exciting addition to a design scheme. Here are some hardwood flooring stains in darker tones that should really catch some eyes. These are Minwax stains that can be used on refinishing and site-finishing jobs.
| From the above pic, the very top stain is a mix of Jacobean and Ebony. The addition of Ebony gives it a slight tint of grey while still maintaining the underlining deep brown base tone. That makes it a very sophisticated pick for a modern or traditional look. It also does a great job of highlighting the natural grain pattern of the wood itself. As a contrast to the modern white and light colored trim today, this stain can tie-together a remodeling project in a very warm and robust way. The stain in the middle is the well known Jacobean stain. This stain has a very faint red hue that gives a type of chestnut character to it. Jacobean also allows for a lot of variation which is important for darker tones. Without some variation, darker floors can come off as bland or mute, which nobody wants. This stain looks really great along side light to medium toned paint colors. The bottom stain is the popular Dark Walnut, a very rich and chocolaty color that brings a lot of rich tones to a home. Dark Walnut doesn’t allow much for much variation so with this one, best to go with at least a satin finish. |