Derek, sounds like you've got some out there experimentation. Given the detailed steps to do your floor, would you consider doing a pictorial album with commentary, in other words a step by step how to with pics? It sure would be easier for new comers like me to follow, given that I haven't done any of that. I've been doing automotive paint and body for years, and just now starting to learn about wood finishing. My first ever taste of wood finishing was on my bunk beds. Heavy application of General finish antique cherry stain on white oak, then rubbed off with mineral spirits to give it an antique look. The 3 coats of general finish Arm-R-Seal.
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=16858295&uid=2555774Now I'm interested to learn about tung oil and whatever else I need to lean to make decisions on how to finish my timberframes and whatever other wood projects I do.