I do not have experience with Sherwin-Williams stain but when I had to match 50 yr old paneling in my kitchen to new window casings, someone recommended Old Masters stain (link below). They have different types of stains (wiping, gel, penetrating) with standard colors. In their ready-mix colors there is a cherry stain plus different "deep red" colors that may be what you are looking for. Since I was matching the original paneling, I had custom mixes made until I was happy with the results. The people at the paint store were a great help (White Street Paint in Salem, NH). After 3 coats of stain and 2 coats of varnish, I belive the color is as close as I can get to the original. Here is a link that might be useful: Old Masters home page

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I'm trying to choose between the above mentioned two stain colors and would like to see some examples of houses that have used these stains. I'm finding it exceedingly difficult to find photos online. Can anyone point me in the right direction or share photos? Thanks!!!