05/08/2026
✨ Transforming the look of oak without losing its natural character.
This hallway, kitchen, dining room and utility originally had the rich, warm tones typical of an older oak floor. Our client wanted a softer, more neutral finish to better complement the style of their home.
After preparing the floor, we applied one coat of Bona White Primer, followed by two coats of Bona Traffic Raw.
Rather than bleaching the timber, Bona White Primer uses subtle white pigments to gently neutralise the warm amber tones, creating a lighter, more contemporary appearance while allowing the natural grain and character of the oak to remain the focal point. The Bona Traffic Raw finish then protects the floor while maintaining the beautiful, ultra-matt look of untreated wood.
The result is a brighter, fresher space that still celebrates the natural beauty of the original oak floor.
Designed around our client’s vision and professionally supplied and finished by the team at Salisbury Wood Floors.