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11-25-2023, 03:14 PM
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1932 floor board sealer
I have searched and read the articles on floor boards but have not found what the best modern day finish is for the boards. I have read the excellent articles on the Ford Barn addressing how to make the boards but sealing them beyond staining is not addressed. DavidG’s book states that they are sealed with a black petroleum sealer. What would be an appropriate substitute today for that sealer?
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11-25-2023, 03:29 PM
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Re: 1932 floor board sealer
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11-25-2023, 03:54 PM
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Re: 1932 floor board sealer
I used black linseed oil paint on the floor boards I made for my 1937. I had the paint for another project.
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11-25-2023, 06:53 PM
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Re: 1932 floor board sealer
Minwax ebony stain is a good substitute. It seals well and gives the desired (original) zero gloss finish. It's what I use.
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11-26-2023, 12:06 PM
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Re: 1932 floor board sealer
I agree with DavidG. I purchased a new set of floorboards from Roy Naswics (RIP) years ago and he also recommended the Minwax ebony stain. Had to use 2 or 3 coats to achieve the darker desired color.
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11-27-2023, 02:13 PM
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Re: 1932 floor board sealer
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11-28-2023, 08:53 PM
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Re: 1932 floor board sealer
I used Minwax Ebony stain as well on my floor board.
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11-29-2023, 10:26 AM
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Re: 1932 floor board sealer
I also used the Minwax Ebony stain on my 32 pickup boards
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11-29-2023, 01:18 PM
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Re: 1932 floor board sealer
A word about floorboards: They were not made of seven ply birch veneer kitchen cabinet grade plywood on a CNC router. From what I've seen, they were made of coarser material and recesses were made using what appear to be massive dado blades.
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11-29-2023, 02:30 PM
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Re: 1932 floor board sealer
As mentioned the dark Minwax stain was applied twice over original repaired and sanded floorboards in our commercial vehicle. I was happy with the results.
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11-29-2023, 11:14 PM
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Re: 1932 floor board sealer
My original floorboards with 2 coats of Minwax Ebony stain.
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11-29-2023, 11:31 PM
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Re: 1932 floor board sealer
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