A dark custom color finish, Antique Lye with Noir Carbone Diamond Oil, for a private residence in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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Not every luxury floor is pale. For a private residence in Greenwich, Connecticut, our team finished the wood floors in a custom color effect called Antique Lye and Noir Carbone. Here is what that finish is and how it is applied, drawn from the project page and the finish specification on our site.
A Custom Color For A Greenwich Residence
The project page for this Greenwich, Connecticut residence lists one material under what was used: Antique Lye and Noir Carbone. It is one of our custom color effects finishes, so the color is created on site on bare wood rather than bought prefinished. The project page also includes photos taken at the residence. As with every home we feature, the residence stays private. What makes this finish distinctive is that it is built in two steps, a pre-treatment and then a colored oil.
Step One: Antique Lye
The specification lists the pre-treatment first: Antique Lye. Pre-treatments are part of our custom color process, which can include lyes, reactive stains and pre-colors. Our product page notes that color may be combined or used in combination with pre-treatments for unlimited choice, so the same final oil can read differently depending on what goes on first. We have used lye in very different ways on other projects, including the pale floors in our post on white and grey floors in Chelsea. Here, the lye is paired with a black oil instead.
Step Two: Noir Carbone Diamond Oil
The basic treatment is Noir Carbone Diamond Oil. Noir Carbone is one of nine Diamond Oil finishes on our site: Blanche, Brun Fumée, Gris Sable, Naturelle, Plus de Blanc, Gris Betón, Brun Chocolate, Noir Carbone and Brun Caramel. It sits at the dark end of our color effects, which run from white and grey through light brown, red brown and dark brown to black. Diamond Oil gives color and finish in one product, which is why the whole floor can be colored and protected in a single oil step.
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What Diamond Oil Offers
According to the product page, the oil has a solid content of more than 90% and is suitable for machine application on all species of wood. Its hyper cross linking technology gives color and finish in one product, a non-slip and water repellent surface, a low matte sheen and durability for busy households and high traffic commercial spaces. It contains 0% volatile organic compounds. Once a floor is first finished, it is easy to restore and revive as needed. Our post on one-coat oil finishes compares Diamond Oil with other single-coat systems.
Curing And Early Care
Every custom color starts with sanding the floors bare, which restores the wood to a new-like condition before color is chosen from the Diamond package. After the oil is applied, the product page says the surface is touch dry within minutes, moisture resistant within 48 hours and fully cured within 6 days. Wet cleaning should be avoided during the curing period. Plan furniture moves and household routines around those six days. Our sanding and finishing packages explain how custom color fits into a full refinishing project.
Choosing A Dark Floor In Fairfield County
A dark custom color is a strong design decision, so see it on your own wood first. Samples can be requested from the product page, and the final color depends on the wood and the pre-treatment as well as the oil. Our post on custom wood floor colors shows other shades from the same family, from caramel to carbon black. For a Greenwich home, start with a consultation, review samples in the room’s own light, and settle the finish before sanding begins. Then book a virtual consultation with Joe Avila.
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Quick Answers
What finish was used in the Greenwich residence?
Antique Lye and Noir Carbone, a custom color effects finish with an Antique Lye pre-treatment and Noir Carbone Diamond Oil.
What Diamond Oil colors are available?
Blanche, Brun Fumée, Gris Sable, Naturelle, Plus de Blanc, Gris Betón, Brun Chocolate, Noir Carbone and Brun Caramel.
How long does Diamond Oil take to cure?
It is touch dry within minutes, moisture resistant within 48 hours and fully cured within 6 days. Avoid wet cleaning until then.
Does Diamond Oil contain VOCs?
No. Our product page lists it at 0% volatile organic compounds.
Begin Your Custom Color Floor With Joe Avila
Call 908-232-6600, email joe@hugginsflooring.com, or book a virtual consultation. Explore herringbone, chevron, wide plank and parquet floors, or our sanding and refinishing and NWFA inspection services.
About The Author
Joe Avila is the founder of Huggins Wood Floor Specialist and leads New York City Wood Floors, a Huggins Wood Floor Specialist brand. He brings 26 years in wood flooring, is NWFA certified (CSI, CI, CWFI, CFS), and teaches AIA, IDCEC and ASID continuing-education courses. See his certifications.
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