Afterwork

Our clients like our oiled floors because the detailed texture of the wood can be experienced in a closer way than traditional top-coat finishes. You can really "feel" the wood which is sensory enhancing and very grounding. Plus they age gracefully over time like antique furniture. They quite possibly will look better 10 years from now than they do right out of the box. Scratches and dings can be spot-oiled to minimize their appearance.

Not really. It does need to be oiled immediately after installation with Freshen Up oil, which is very, very easy to apply with the dust mop and pad provided in your Welcome Box. The oil is a protective layer against anything from above, like water and other liquids that can stain the wood. Think of it like protecting an old piece of furniture.

Every six months we recommend to re-oil high traffic areas, any areas that take a lot of wear and tear from above like kitchens or entryways. This re-oiling can be done area by area with the dust mop and pad. There is no need to remove all furniture and rugs, etc., since very little traffic is happening in those areas. When spot oiling annually in low traffic areas, the oil will dry in 6-8 hours and takes a full 24 hrs to cure so if you oil before bed or prior to spending a weekend away that's ideal.

Oiled floors can stain here or there, but we think these signs of life make a floor that much more beautiful. Most stains will fade with time and exposure to sunlight. To address stubborn stains, we recommend using a stain remover formulated specifically for oiled floors, such as this one by Woca. Avoid leaving anything wet on your floors to minimize stains and avoid damage. 

Yes!

Absolutely! We do recommend re-oiling every six months in a kitchen to ensure it's protected from stains from above.

Absolutely! This floor performs wonderfully in any area of the home except a full bath.

If necessary, we recommend using Mohawk fil-stik crayons, which we include in your welcome box. The Mohawk colors we recommend for Afterwork are Khaki Quiet Grove and Charter Oak Oregano.

You can also use Rubio Monocoat for minor touch-ups. The Rubio color we recommend is called Mist 5%. Small sample bottles can be purchased at various websites.

Yes, two times. The likelihood of you ever sanding/refinishing your floor is very low. The likelihood of you sanding your floor twice is essentially zero. The main reasons for sanding/refinishing your floors is if they've been heavily neglected and abused to the point of severe damage, or if you wish to change the color. But, sleep peacefully knowing that these floors will last a lifetime for you or the next owners of your space.

We don't consider this to be a high contrast floor. Boards can vary between muted tan to a very soft midtone brown. This adds an subtle organic movement to the floor which is quite calming.  

Since it's such a long plank, yes, it's very likely that the carrier won't be capable of bringing the pallet onto the ground. We recommend having a few people there to assist in taking the cartons off of the truck and into your home. Generally speaking, our carriers will not hand-carry cartons into your house since they are only contracted for curbside delivery. 

It's made in Europe.