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Earth floor ready to be sealed but there are big color differences any Have experienced that?

 
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The floor was fully dried and had a very uniformly look. before we started the sealing process
We have treaded the floor with.
- First layer 100% linseed oil.
- 2 layer Linseed solvent 75 / 25
- 3 layer Linseed solvent  50 / 50
- 4 layer Linseed solvent  25 / 75

The dark colours feel dry. it's properly ventilated and the last layer came on 5 days ago it has a room temperature of around 18 Cel.
What will the end look be if I close it now with linseed beewax mix ?
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It is indeed strange that the colors vary so much, but I think that may just be the nature of earthen floors. I would think that the wax would darken it a bit and even the shades out, but I also think that the linseed oil has probably done most of the color change that it is going to experience. It looks great! How thick?
 
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