With spruce floorboards, the aged appearance of an old pine floor can be imitated by first staining the floor with a transparent antique pine tint.

By staining, pine and oak floors obtain a deep, warm appearance. Conversely, with other shades the floor can complement a very contemporary interior. Stains are available in many colours, also including customised colours. These are water-based products for staining wood surfaces and should then always be finished with a lacquer, e.g. Vesting Aqua protect or oil, e.g. Vesting Wax Oil.