How to darken oak. There was absolutely no way i was going to attempt to strip all the existing stain and finish off this vanity plus i was looking to minimize some of the oak grain. My father in law is going to give me the hardest time for this post. How to darken the color of already stained furniture. Old oak cabinets provide your home with rustic appeal.
There is a product that is a stain varnish that is water based. Pigment will muddy the coloring. The natural wood grain projects a traditional natural look. However homeowners who prefer modern decor may.
He loves it so much. How to darken old oak cabinets. A toner is pigment or dye added to your finish and it is always sprayed on the wood. Hi i have an oak duckboard for my shower area and wondering what the best thing to water proof the oak would be dont want to darken the oak just what the look when its wet.
Reply nick august 8 2016 at 1226 pm. Oak is a strong hard type of wood known for its stability. Dye will darken the color without muddying. I have had at least 25 conversations with.
Oak wood has a porous quality to it which makes it very absorbent of staining materials. After applying a stain using any of the above methods spray a toner between coats of finish usually after the sealer coat. You might be able to find a stain varnish that could darken your cabinets to your satisfaction. Interior trim floors and furniture.
Red and white oak are the most common types used in america with white oak being the cheaper variety. So most toning is done with dye. You can use it for just about anything. I would go with a lighter color than you think because you can always apply another coat to make it darker.
So stain it is.