AboutGreg 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,usage,etc.
Experience Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. 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, and offered instruction on use and care as well.I even have some Trade show Demo experience.
Organizations none at this time.
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"), local newspapers as well
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 by Major tool manufacturers, Delta, Powermatic, Performax, Porter Cable, Skil/Bosch to name a few.
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.) 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.), local Museums and Historical Societies.
Question We have tongue-and-groove pine paneling throughout our living room which we love. We recently moved a couple of large pieces of furniture (which had been in place for 20 years)and discovered the paneling behind the furniture is much lighter; we believe the sun exposure made the exposed paneling more golden over time and now the contrast is very visible. Is there any way to artificially "golden" the lighter tones to even out the overall apperance? Thanks for your help.
Answer Hi Susan, unfortunately what you're seeing is oxidation and color change from UV light, as you surmised, and there really isn't any way to magically make it match the rest of the paneling, especially if it's finished with a poly or varnish. You can try to stain it to match better, but that's usually an exercise in frustration....the exposed areas may "catch up" over time, but it will take several years to even tell. The Pine tends to achieve an equilibrium point, meaning it doesn't keep darkening until it gets black.....so the lighter areas will diminish and blend over time. Hope that helps- post back if need be- Greg
