How to make pine look aged

[TexasBob]

My wife and I are in the process of buying a house and I had a new idea for the gameroom floor on Saturday at an antique shop. The floor was pine planks and had that amber oily look like it had been walked on for 100 years. How can I get that look on new wood? I am assuming some sort of wax or oil finish? Hopefully one that can be tinted with a dye to get the amber color.

[bwssr]

you need to find out if it's sealed..if so you'll sand that off, then you can stain it most any way you want....

[macoop]

A wire brush or chain will help you make pine look aged. then apply stain.

[TexasBob]

I will be starting with raw wood and will likely use a chain to add some wear. I am more confused on the final finish over any stain etc. I dont want the thick look of a clear coat just the look of age. I assume some sort of hand rubbed wax or oil just not sure which one.

[bwssr]

water based urethane...you can get it in flat/semi/and glossy....drys fast and is strong.

[iamntxhunter]

I'm thinking oil rubbed finish. I would take some small pieces and work them untill you figure out your process for the look you want. You might try youtube to get some ideas.

[TheGasMan]

Might try distressing the wood with chains, hammers, etc... Then darkish stain followed by tung oil. Probably give you the look you are going for.

[iamntxhunter]

I will be starting with raw wood and will likely use a chain to add some wear. I am more confused on the final finish over any stain etc. I dont want the thick look of a clear coat just the look of age. I assume some sort of hand rubbed wax or oil just not sure which one.

This may help you out a bit to understand what each one does and how to use it.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCzblO0f8P8"]Oil-Based Finish Basics - YouTube[/ame]