MIXTURES FOR WOOD FINISHES
Mr Alness
Can anyone help me out
I am trying to find out about different types of finishes that can be
applied to pine .
What the base ingredients , mix proportions and application techniques are
????
To be specific i am looking for a finish that would give an antique looking
effect.
But any related information would be most welcome
thanx Stuart
email - stuart_...@yahoo.com
Douglas Racz
I have made several furniture projects out of pine. I like to use a stain
mixture that I made up. I take 1/2 puritian pine stain(Minwax) and 1/2
natural. This gives the pine a nice antique colour. With pine I use a wood
conditioner or pre-stain to prevent blotching. Since the pine I generally use
is white pine, the stain give it a very warm color. Then I use a water-based
urethane. The only disadvantage I have found with the water-based urethane is
that it is completely clear. Oil-based urethanes tend to give the wood a nice
light-orange tint. But the stain takes care of my color.
If you haven't stained anything the process is this...
1) Apply the pre-stain wood conditioner with a clean cloth. Cover the entire
piece with the conditioner. Let dry a few minutes (According to the
directions on the can)
2) Apply the stain mixture. Using another clean cloth, apply liberal amounts
of stain to the piece making sure not to overload the piece but applying
enough that the wood can absorb the amount it wants.
NOTE: If you only want a light color, add a small amount of stain but make
sure it goes on evenly OR add more natural to thin down the stain mixture.
3) Wait a few minutes and take another clean cloth and wipe down the wood
removing the excess stain.
4) Let dry.
5) Apply the clear-coat.
Norm Abram has used a stain/varnish combination to get a nice antique look on
recycled pine that he uses. This product is a urethane that has a stain mixed
in. So when you apply the urethane, you apply the stain.
I liked the look but haven't found the product that he uses.
Doug.
If you have any question, email me.