Do you all stain it? We have a certain color stain for our other wood and would love for it to match. Do you all do this? Thanks!
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I didn't stain mine, but I think it would work. There doesn't seem to be much of a "finish" on it.
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Perhaps you can add an oil-based product to tone as to your choice however, the benefit of using this stain is it's transparently qualities. It looks beautiful on wood because it is not a solid look. It blends so well over the wood, some solid qualities are achieved with multiple coats. I am an artist, I wouldn't hesitate adding an oil based color to tone this stain. Just be sure you really want to alter the off white look of the stain. You can live with this for years. Jan B
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The tutorial I used via Pinterest showed very dark finished cabinets which I don't think would let the grain show through. This isn't the look I wanted.So I put the stain on fairly heavily, waited 3 minutes (don't let it dry) and wiped off. You can add all the coats you want to get the look you want. I used four on some things but only two on others. The stain still shows through on my pieces and I am very happy with the result. I also wanted to have a faint red finish which with the way I did it I do. Not in your face red, just a hint. I LOVE the Java stain.
202902
I would paint it first, if I were you.The paper is somewhat porous, and once you seal it with paint, it should help keep your stain nice and even.Best of luck :)
47593
I'd say the color of the wood is true to what is shown in the picture for mine, except mine have black stain sprayed along the four vertical corners of each post. This ties the color in better with the black upholstery and looks very nice.
887888
The wood is natural, a light oak color, so it could be stained if you want. I had to sand the drawer to get it to fit properly, but it wasn't a big deal. I'm very happy with it, and I think you will be, too.
1599943
The wood grain is a vinyl coating to trying to apply a stain would be an exercise in futility, you'd be better off just painting it with a flat black satin paint. Maybe do a little sanding to it first
381314
I have the cherry oak stain. It is good quality and not chip board or anything cheap. I love mine
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This is only a finish, not a stain. Pick up a stain pencil to match at the box store for this problem
299910
We've had ours outdoors in the woods for a year just as it came. Looks great. Cypress has a degree of longevity, but it would probably be sensible to put a stain on it anyway.
688248
Yes you can put a cherry stain on it. The wood will take any stain you prefer.
518893
This is my second year and it's in the same shape as when I put it up. I did stain mine when I put it up originally and since I didn't like the color, I also just sprayed over the outside with black paint which made it look like burned wood so I assume that helps preserve the wood but so far, it's fine. I just left it out in the elements all winter filled with soil.
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Ours is actually the cherry color-very nice color! We have oak trim but wanted something a little different now that they are showing darker wood stains. Hope you like it!
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Did you end up painting it? I was having the exact same thought, so I'm happy to see someone else had that idea. Would love to know how it turned out if you did it.
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You could apply stain as soon this is dry to the touch, I'm guessing, but I wouldn't apply this product and then try to stain. This products turns the wood green to dark green, and no stain will look right if applied on top. I applied this product to some posts and then stained it, and you clearly can see where the CopperCoat ends close to the ground line.
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Yes, it's the same front and back. It's not a perfect stain job -- on both front and back, some pieces of wood are stained darker than others. But overall it looks nice and I would recommend it.
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Helps but you may also need a staining stick from the hardware store, they come in all wood colors.