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I was given a LARGE unfinished pine dresser. I would like to use latex water based paint as a transparent color. It is quite plain, I like it, I want to enhance the wood not paint it. I only have one chance to do it right. Any suggestions? Please Help.
Thanx for your time,
Katie
Hi Katie, I would tend to steer you towards a commercially prepared stain product. Minwax has some nice ones in their "pastels" line. I would suggest clear coating it afterward for depth, overall evenness, and the maximum durabilty, with an Acrylic Urethane clear coat.
http://www.minwax.com/products/wood_stains/water_based_wood_stain.html#Colors
A suitable pickling type stain can be made from paint, but it can be a bit tricky to arrive at a workable formula without a lot of experimentation....and you'll find the application technique a bit tricky as it takes some technique to apply these finishes evenly. You'll need to work in sections, apply quickly and develop the feel for how to wipe it off evenly. Hope that helps- post back if need be- regards- Greg
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Answers by Expert:
Greg Scholl
Expertise
Questions on Woodworking, wood finishing and refinishing of all kinds, repairing furniture and wooden objects, Architectural details, Woodturning, carving, tool usage, product usage, some chemistry as it applies to woodworking and related interests,cabinet making and furniture construction/design, etc. I have experience with all manners of colorants, finishes, paints, stains, dyes, glazes, and coatings, wood species recognition and usage,tool recommendations, blade types and recommendation,techniques and methods for many Woodworking related issues, etc.
Experience
Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. Consulting for area Painting/Decorating and Building contractors on non painting issues..(staining, wood prep.,clear finishing, floor restoration and architectural detail restoration and repair, etc.) Sold, built, serviced, setup Home, Industrial, and Commercial stationary woodworking tools for a major tool retailer in CT. for three years, sold hand and power tools , provided knowledge, parts replacement, service, and on site service, Trade show Demo, and training as well.
Publications
Published in Fine Woodworking Magazine (12/97), included on Fine Woodworkings first "Best of Fine Woodworking" CD-ROM (2002) ...("27 year compilation of expert know-how")
Education/Credentials
Art School at Silvermine Guild in Norwalk, CT., 9 year apprenticeship in a European run Cabinet and Restoration shop in CT., various classes on subjects having to do with the field. Seminars from major Tool manufacturers, Skil/Bosch, Delta, Powermatic, Ritter, Porter cable, Milwaukee, Dewalt/B&Decker, Performax.
Past/Present Clients
Many varied clients including work on Martha Stewarts' Westport, CT. show house, many fine Antique dealers and private collectors in and around Fairfield County and in Woodbury, CT. (the Antiques capital of CT.), Golden Age of Trucking Museum, Wilton Historical Society.
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