Native American Collectibles

When did staining wood floors begin?

From a coast point of view when and where did staining floors begin? Also who invented Staining Wood Floors?

Apparently it began around 1625 by the French.

"It wasn't until the Barouque Era (1625-1714) that wooden floors became elegant, starting with the French parquetry and marquetry patterns. Illusionistic 3D designs were made from hand cut and laid pieces of contrasting coloured hardwoods. They were then hand scraped of their overwood, scrubbed with sand, stained and polished. These were only found in the most affluent and royal homes of their time. Some of the merchant class would imitate this by painting a plank floor with designs, but few of these floors survive today.?

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