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Hi Greg
I recently saw a remodeling show where they used ceruse to oak crown molding and would like to give it a try. Looked like they started with a dark stain then used white paint.
I was hoping you could tell me what exactly to look for when buying the dark stain and white paint or pigment? Also where to buy the products and some instructions would be great?
Thanks,
Edward
Hey Ed, Cerused Oak or Limed Oak is a nice look, but there are several ways to achieve it, and with different degrees of effect...I would suggest a dye stain, Generals waterborne dyes are great, on bare wood, followed by a thin coat of dewaxed shellac or an acrylic urethane, and then rub either a thinned white glaze, or a Liming wax into the pores...it will take some experimentation to get a pleasing effect, and other colors can be used...if you do a Google search on "limed Oak", or "cerused oak" for instance, you should turn up several recipes that will likely all produce a pleasing final finish......hope that helps a little- post back if need be- regards- Greg
http://www.woodcraft.com/Family/2020491/General-Finishes-Water-Based-Dyes-.aspx
http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2004759/28234/Briwax-Liming-Wax-8-ounce.aspx
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Greg Scholl
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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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