maverick005
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jus a lil ole 55
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new stand built (6 pack)
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bildotang
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Awesome job on the stand. I don't have that much craftsmanship when it comes to building things. However, I have great wood finishing skills.
A nice white (maybe even off-white) and apply the stain with a dry-brush method as detailed below:
Apply the stain with a foam brush, and take an oil based paint brush and brush the stain the same direction as the wood grain until all the excess stain "flips" off the brush, or works itself into the wood. This will increase the color of the woods grain, and even add some personality as well. It's a little better than a standard "wipe-on, wipe-off" method. It allows color to absord into the wood without covering up the wood grain. So you get the best of both worlds.
Oh, and don't use house paint. Some people think it's ok to use (and that's fine), but when the stand is near alot of humidity for an extended period of time, the moisture will build under the paint and it will eventually float off the wood.
A nice white (maybe even off-white) and apply the stain with a dry-brush method as detailed below:
Apply the stain with a foam brush, and take an oil based paint brush and brush the stain the same direction as the wood grain until all the excess stain "flips" off the brush, or works itself into the wood. This will increase the color of the woods grain, and even add some personality as well. It's a little better than a standard "wipe-on, wipe-off" method. It allows color to absord into the wood without covering up the wood grain. So you get the best of both worlds.
Oh, and don't use house paint. Some people think it's ok to use (and that's fine), but when the stand is near alot of humidity for an extended period of time, the moisture will build under the paint and it will eventually float off the wood.
maverick005
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bildotang
what type of paint would you suggest?
what type of paint would you suggest?
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bildotang
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Actually a stain rather than a paint (sometimes there's confusion between the two).
A stain actually permeates the wood, and allows the color to sink in. You can go to any local furniture place (preferably an unfinished store, since they have more products), and find really cool colors in stains. Try not to purchase any products that contain stain and sealer in one. The sealer sometimes prevents the stain from completely absorbing into the wood.
A good white, or off-white can be achieved using a "white wash" stain. The first coat is usually very light, but with multiple coats, the color will become more bold. And when your finished, top-coat with 2 to 3 coats of polyurethane. It's a hard finish which will help with nicks and dings. It also make the wood completely sealed, so water won't make it swell. It will take a little time to do all these steps, but it's worth it.
What color are you looking for?
And keep in mind, you worked hard on the stand, so don't sell yourself short on the finishing. The better the finish job, the better it will look and last.
A stain actually permeates the wood, and allows the color to sink in. You can go to any local furniture place (preferably an unfinished store, since they have more products), and find really cool colors in stains. Try not to purchase any products that contain stain and sealer in one. The sealer sometimes prevents the stain from completely absorbing into the wood.
A good white, or off-white can be achieved using a "white wash" stain. The first coat is usually very light, but with multiple coats, the color will become more bold. And when your finished, top-coat with 2 to 3 coats of polyurethane. It's a hard finish which will help with nicks and dings. It also make the wood completely sealed, so water won't make it swell. It will take a little time to do all these steps, but it's worth it.
What color are you looking for?
And keep in mind, you worked hard on the stand, so don't sell yourself short on the finishing. The better the finish job, the better it will look and last.
maverick005
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to be perfectly honest, the thought of oil base paint crossed my mind because its just so glossy, i know its a pain to use but looks good. either that or i was going to use a professional spray rig to do it so there would be no brush strokes.
stuckinfla
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Depending on the home decor, what about a cream faux stone? That would look sweeeettt
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bildotang
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Stains are oil based as well. But they work better on wood. Do me a favor, go to an unfinished furniture store and look at their selections. You can get ANY color in a stain nowadays. And use a semi-gloss or gloss, polyurethane top coat. By applying 2 to 3 coats, and buffing in between, you will have no brush strokes, or uneven areas. And it's alot easier than trying to clean out a spray rig.
The amount of gloss on any surface is measured in the amount of sheen. Go to Home Depot and ask their specialist in the stain department what has the most sheen, and they'll set you right up. I believe it's "DEFT".
The amount of gloss on any surface is measured in the amount of sheen. Go to Home Depot and ask their specialist in the stain department what has the most sheen, and they'll set you right up. I believe it's "DEFT".
maverick005
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what about a few layers or tan, then a topcoat of cream 'crackpaint'? (not sure exactly what its called)
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bildotang
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The crack stains are cool. You can use just about any color for a base color. And then buy the right type of stain that will crack, and top coat it. You can also buy a good shiny top coat to protect it. I'm not sure if the major home supply places carry that type of stain. But you can check.
When your finished, post some pictures for us to see.:happyfish
When your finished, post some pictures for us to see.:happyfish