How To Stain Wood Furniture Grey
Minwax wood finish water based semi transparent color stain ideal for small projects unfinished furniture cabinets doors and trim.
How to stain wood furniture grey. The species of wood and number of coats dramatically changes the color of this particular grey wood stain. Water based wood stain tends to stain more evenly and be more environmentally friendly. When staining is done well the process will both enhance the natural beauty of the wood and add color and character to the furniture. If you are short on time look for fast drying wood stain that is dry to the touch within an hour.
Many interior wood stains and deck stains are formulated with pigment or dye. Apply a white wash mixture to the wood using one about 1 part water to 1 part white paint. Stain your wood with one coat of minwax dark walnut stain. I edited this photo to turn down the highlights so you could see the color and grain better.
Make sure your wood is properly prepared. Applying stain to wooden furniture can restore a new look to old pieces as well as creating beautiful color and luster on unfinished furniture. Gel stain is thicker providing better control of the color. Unlike other traditional stain gel stain sits on top of the wood rather than penetrating it hiding the previous stain color as well as some of the wood grain.
Wipe away any excess stain. The general finishes grey wood stain is highly pigmented so one coat of stain is all you need for most applications. Apply the stain with a brush. My dining table is made of maple i think and it turned out a true grey.
Allow it to fully dry. Then apply a pre stain wood conditioner. When the stain dries apply one or two coats of clear finish and you re done. To intensify color a second coat may be added.
Apply the white wash to the wood in long strokes with a. It has a slightly blue tint to it but the color is fairly consistent from one wood species to the next. How to give furniture a gray weathered finish. The grain of the wood is still visible on all the samples with one coat.
Not for use on floors. Minwax water based pre stain wood conditioner. When the wood dries scuff the finish with 180 grit sandpaper going with the wood grain to avoid cross grain scratches then brush the wood stain of your choice directly onto the wood and wipe off the excess with a rag again following the grain of the wood. General finishes gray gel stain.