The word provincial generally refers to something about a province in a country or empire. It can refer to places geographically outside a particular place with the connotation of unsophisticated in its meaning. But, provincial stain on wood floors is the exact opposite – it is very sophisticated, highlighting the rich grain of natural wood.
Wood grain is typically light-colored, and stain provides a perfect way to enrich the unique patterns and create the entire atmosphere of a space. Additionally, its deep penetration into wood offers preservation measures and an enhanced life span of the floor.
Here in Prospect Heights, we protected everything around the hallway work place before sanding and smoothing the wood floor surface. Then we taped a section to show the homeowner the final result before continuing. This hall floor is now quite striking, variable and oh so natural, all the more elegant for the contrast with crisp white baseboards, walls and doors. The result inside is wonderful, which matches life outside for the wonderful reasons to live in Prospect Heights, if not a province, a much-loved, trendy, friendly neighborhood.