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		<author>Victorianeco</author>
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			<![CDATA[Any tips on restoring? Or equipment to buy? <br /><br />We have straight plank Canadian Maple and also parquet which appears to be African Teak maybe. <br /><br />I've got around 47m2 to restore....]]>
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		<title>Restoring Maple floors?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 23:19:50 +0100</pubDate>
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			<![CDATA[I just repaired beech parquet flooring. 1957 on markings. Rented floor sander. 10m2 done in a couple of hours. Some was just laid and needed a lot taking down then go through grades. 150 180 maximum I did. Used bona sealer then bona hd water  based 2 pack varnish. Dries quick.  Needed to fit kitchen. Wanted lighter rather than orange granny finish.]]>
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		<title>Restoring Maple floors?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 22:38:33 +0100</pubDate>
		<author>Victorianeco</author>
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			<![CDATA[Well it turns out it's not maple downstairs, it's either mahogany or sapele....<br /><br />Any recommended products for this? We'd like to darken it if possible...]]>
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		<title>Restoring Maple floors?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:43:20 +0100</pubDate>
		<author>LF</author>
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			<![CDATA[Dark, then oil finishes likely ok. I went for water based varnish that did not darken, turn more orange as I had lighter oak surfaces.]]>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:31:44 +0100</pubDate>
		<author>Victorianeco</author>
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			<![CDATA[Okay - I think I'll give Bona a ring and get some information]]>
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