Finish for oak shop floor

[George Bregar]

That's going to be a smelly shop for a while!

But an oil finish does seem like it would be best for a shop since it won't scratch. And if--err when--you put a nice gouge in it just grab the ROS, clean up the edges, and wipe a little more on.

Well, i'm in the build out stag so it'll off gas after I'm gone so no worries. And you cite the exact reason for an oil finish...easy to repair. Ok, and cheap

[Garrett Brumit]

Hey All!

I just got a good deal on some unfinished oak flooring for the new shop. It's the narrow 2 1/4" random length T&G and i'll have about 1200 sq ft to finish.

But, do i need to finish it?

My first thought was just BLO so the glue won't stick to bad, but what about just leaving it bare?

Thoughts? Experience? Opinions?

TIA
Brian

I got a great deal on grade #1 red oak t/g unfinished ( 50 cents ft ), I sanded it, then put 2 coats of satin poly on it, the saw dust is soooo much easier to sweep up and or vaccum..
I think a picture says a thousand words and would answer your question.
enjoy !

[Brian Hale]

Very Pretty floor Garrett!

Do you find it gets slippery with saw dust on it?

Thanks
Brian

[Garrett Brumit]

Very Pretty floor Garrett!

Do you find it gets slippery with saw dust on it?

Thanks
Brian

No actually it doesnt, I guess with the satin finish and putting only 2 lite coats it finished out good. I didnt put a heavy sanding on it either, I just sanded it enough to knock the rough edges off.

I read where guys were concerned about it being too slick, but honestly it isnt slick at all..

It beats having too sweep the saw dust off the plywood which was to rough and grainy.