Restoring tired flooring

[jeremyshaw]

The flooring in our saloon is fake teak and ebony strip. It’s given good service over 12 years but is starting to look a bit tired and bleached in places. I am not sure how they make this stuff but suspect it is by printing a substrate then applying a clear film over it.

Quite why we have lighter patches I don’t know. Maybe impact damage, maybe seawater. Certainly not bleach. See pic.

I have tried a few things to bring it back. Polishing helps but does not totally revive.

I suspect it is the top layer that is damaged.

Anyone have any experience of perking this stuff back up? I suspect conventional varnishes will not adhere and I may have to live with it or replace it. Any suggestions appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[tcm]

um replacing will make it look new. Going to Ikea and buying some nice light cream floor mats will cover it over here and there, cheaper ones are non-slip, and gotta be the way to go for a boat that is for sale?

 

[jeremyshaw]

Thanks for those thoughts. I guess I will have another go at bringing it up and maybe cover with sheet vinyl if it does not look good enough.

 

[Wever]

Somebody suggested to me a mixture of turps, meths and linseed oil to brighten up internal varnish. Not sure of the ratios I used equal proportions on internal woodwork and it worked a treat. Why don't you try it on a small area of floorboard (I'm not sure what it will do to the slipperiness of the floor). Let me know how you get on.