to stain or polyurethane
#1
to stain or polyurethane
I am stripping a mahogany desk. My question is whether to stain, polyurethane, wax, and/or oil it when I am done. I am not crazy about the reddish tint of mahogany, and since I can't go lighter, I was thinking of staining it in the brown family. I don't like shiny--the salesman at the hardware store told me that once I put polyurethane I am stuck--that is, I would have to strip it again if I didn't like it. Can I put only a stain and some protective product on it?
Thank-you again for your help!
Oona
Thank-you again for your help!
Oona
#2
Oona,
You could try a brown or even walnut stain, but it still might have a reddish hue when you're done. A second applicatin of stain would darken itto a degree.
Waxes and oils are really not much protection for a piece of furniture. A satin polyurethane will not be nearly as shiney as a gloss. The satins have non-reflective particles to eliinate the gloss. I would suggest testing with a small can of satin in an inconspicuous area before you decide. When using satin poly it is best to stir well and then pour into a shallower container to ensure a constant mix of the satin properties.
Another possibility would be a satin tung oil finish, but many of these are a thinned poly anyway. Always test first.
fred
You could try a brown or even walnut stain, but it still might have a reddish hue when you're done. A second applicatin of stain would darken itto a degree.
Waxes and oils are really not much protection for a piece of furniture. A satin polyurethane will not be nearly as shiney as a gloss. The satins have non-reflective particles to eliinate the gloss. I would suggest testing with a small can of satin in an inconspicuous area before you decide. When using satin poly it is best to stir well and then pour into a shallower container to ensure a constant mix of the satin properties.
Another possibility would be a satin tung oil finish, but many of these are a thinned poly anyway. Always test first.
fred