Neutralizing Red Oak Undertones: How to Eliminate Pink and Orange Hues When Refinishing Your Floors

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To eliminate the pink, red, and orange undertones in your red oak hardwood floors, you must neutralize the wood’s natural tannins using chemical color neutralizers, two-part wood bleaching, or green-based ash stains, followed by a non-yellowing waterborne protective finish. Traditional oil finishes naturally amber over time, turning natural salmon tones into brassy orange. By pairing…

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