Matt finish on oak floor boards

[Random Orbital Bob]

Advice would be appreciated.

I helped a friend move house last week and in the process the lady of the house moved a table causing a monster of a scratch on the newly laid antique style oak flooring....ouch.

I've promised to go back and sand out the scratch but it's matching the finish that's giving me sleepless nights. It's about the most flat, matt super non gloss look I've ever seen. It's actually close to looking like there is no finish at all in fact.

Anyone have any idea what it might be please? Or what should I do in any event? I have considered just leaving it unfinished but that just feels wrong somehow??

 

[Steve Maskery]

Try Osmo Hardwax Oil. They do a Satin and a Matt. They do a 150m tin for about a fiver (yes, that's about the size of a yogurt pot), so you don't have to splash out on a £20-odd tin. It's formulated for floors so should do the trick.
S

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

Ooh brilliant...thanks Steve.

 

[Steve Maskery]

You're welcome. Let us know how you get on.
S

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

Thanks Steve..I will. Ive just telephoned a company called British hardwoods in Yorkshire who concurred that the osmo hardwax oil gives a very matty looking finish.

 

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+1 for osmo internal satin