I am really looking for an ebony/black gel stain but have been unable to find it. Does the java look black or a darker brown?
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Nice thing about this is that it's a dark expresso. So more black then brown. I highly reccomend this brand abd color
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Dark Expresso would be the best answer. I love the way it went on. Takes at least 3 coats. Rubbed on a satin clear top coat. You can see a slight grain.
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I took oak cabinets and stained them with this. Took 3 coats and have almost black cabinets. They're beautiful. Loved this stain.
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Depends on how many coats you do. I did 3 and it looks black. But the 1st 2 coats were very dark brown.
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At first/distant glance, it looks black to some. It is VERY VERY dark brown - but depending on light in the room its intended for, it could pass as "black". I only have a couple coats on (an originally golden oak) dresser. The more coats you do, the darker it'd be.
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The java gel stain is very, very, dark brown but not really black. I only used to 2 coats to achieve my dark brown but I'm sure if you did 3 coats it would be very close to black. Hope this helps, I really liked the ease of application since I went over white painted staircase in our lake house.
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Hi, mine is a grayish-black, and looks like stained wood. Its a hard surface.
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There are different color/stain options for this set. I'm happy with the set, but I ordered it in "espresso", which really was more of a dark brown/walnut kind of color. If you're not sure if the "black" version is really black, I would ask the seller or see if other reviewers have commented on the color.
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It is not a true black or brown. I think it is closer to an oil rubbed bronze finish. Hope that helps!
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Mine is a black/dark grey frame with black mesh (BK code under thigh lip of chair's frame). I think HM calls my frame colour "graphite" and mesh colour "carbon"(default). Yes, under bright direct CCF light shining from 3 feet away on a 12 year old chair, the headrest frame is slightly darker (plastic square) but barely noticeable. A newer chair or different manufacturing run/year would likely be even closer. The two meshs appears to match. Comments by the other 5 contributors are accurate. Black is the hardest "colour/noncolour" to match. Would do it again
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It's more of a mate black finish. My jeep is all black and it blended in really good. Most people don't notice it until it's pointed out to them. Hope this helps.
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The color is Expresso as advertised. I do not know if it comes in black elsewhere. Depending on your lighting conditions, it could look black. The expresso color is a very dark color. The room that I currently have it in has dim lighting, so it appears to be black. It sits next to a walnut colored entertainment center giving it that appearance. I currently have one of the shelves on my leg, and I'm wearing black sweat pants. You can tell its dark brown. I suppose if you are good with woodwork, you could always paint or stain it black.
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Mine was a dark brown, like dark woodwork. Looks nice, works good. It sucks up a few bugs too!
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Mine was dark brown also, with slight grey edges. It turned out fabulous. Pretty much like what you see in the picture. I was surprised and quite pleased with it. I did add a little bit of Olive oil for conditioning, and let it sit overnight, as instructed. I also diluted it enough to come out of a bottle used for coloring hair so it would go further. I tell you what, I am happy and I will buy from this company again. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I know you will be happy. :)
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It is stained, a more orange-looking color than I was expecting. Other mahogany stained items I have are a deeper brown-red color. You can see the mahogany grain through the stain, and it is pretty, but just not the look I wanted, so I ended up exchanging it for the black finish.
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If not Black it is the darkest grey I have ever seen. It looks like a flat black but not as black as say black shoe polish.
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I bought this not to long ago. It is dark grey. I had concerns about it not matching the plastic on top of the bumper but it looks good. I was wanting a black one as well but after putting it on it looks 10 times better than the old faded grey one. Keep it oiled and it will stay nice looking.
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it is a dark mahogany stain or a dark cherry stain, it is not black like say a remote control device (true black) that would set on the table, you can see a difference between the two colors.
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If you sand the wood to take the polyurethane off and then stain with the java gell it will be fine. If you haven't done already try using a cloth or men's white socks to apply the stain. It gives a smoother finish. Double glove if you use the sock otherwise you will need paint thinner to clean your fingers!! Good luck
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It's black. At least on mine, I don't see any hints of dark brown! Hope this helps :)
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It's like a dark brown. I love my set. I promise you will not get dissapointed. :D
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Dark brown wood stain, don't know the exact type, I have a USMC officer sword in it. It's in my office everyone notices it, the case looks way more expensive than what I paid. Very satisfied.