Hi Friends,Pics: http://ift.tt/2ASUB8j'm restoring a late 18th century, early 19th century farmhouse. I'm attempting to keep it mostly period(ish) in style (though sanding them to bare wood and cleaning them regularly with lye is a bit too period for me). I've refinished plenty of hardwood floors before, but never these wide, soft, plank floors, so I'm looking for advice on technique and finishing products.Here are my constraints:No poly. I want to use some sort of wax or oil or varnish. I don't love how poly looks, and I want something I can touch up and repair as I go, even if it means more constant maintenance.General period lookIt's the main section of the bottom floor, so it can't be off limits for days. Doesn't necessarily have to be fast drying, but I have to be able to walk on it (even if gingerly while wearing socks) after a few hours while it is curing, so I can use the bathroom and access the kitchen. Happy to buff as the last step.Right now my plan is to use a square buff sander (they're the most gentle sander I've used, don't want to risk the belt sander on these floors) and be extra cautious, finish with three coats of waterlox, with the satin topcoat finish. Good idea? Bad idea? Any advice on dealing with the pretty extreme undulations in the floor? How about for filling the cracks?Thanks! via /r/DIY http://ift.tt/2ioFLvK
