Carol goodwin of goodwin heart pine in micanopy florida says fir compares in density with antique heart cypress.
Douglas fir flooring stain.
Related questions choosing a penetrating finish for fir floor.
Attach 100 grit sandpaper to a hand sanding block.
Douglas fir is softer than most hardwoods but it is easy to work with and stains and finishes really well if staining is your cup of tea.
Part of the key is to open pores with sandpaper to allow stain penetration.
Fir is an excellent wood for highly finished post beam frames and commercial work because of its strength and beautiful grain.
Douglas fir can be beautiful in the right hands using the right stain.
If the staining comes out blotchy use a stain controller first flooring is one of the most common uses of the wood especially in the west where douglas fir is still widely available.
Its color ranges from light red to pale yellow.
We buy our douglas fir timbers directly from a west coast supplier who uses only the best looking timber.