floor stains, finishes, and cabinet matching!
I've got some stains down (supposedly with a coat of satin water-based Loba) that I'm mulling over for bleached walnut cabs. I'm not sure I have a winner yet, but am pleased that I am able to get a good, non-clashing tone with rift sawn red oak floors (crisis averted). Before adding one or 2 more stain options, I am having trouble with whether to go lighter or darker on the floor. I think a mild contrast one way or the other is good -- can't go super light (like I'd want) bc the floors will look pink with the red oak and don't want really dark floors for maintenance. It's a modern-y kitchen that I'm balancing with my old (but transitionally updated) home, fwiw. Anyone care to weigh in?
Also, do any professionals on have advice re: whether to use a Loba water poly or Bona Traffic HD? My contractor brought Loba but I had planned on the Bona. He's ok with Bona, but usually uses Loba.
Thank so much for any input!
(Note: there is a touch or more of gray in all of these stains bc the cabinets have it -- any pure colors make the cabs look dusty and they clash. I have a dark walnut, medium brown, and special walnut in the mix here for most. And, again, not sure any of these is the one but curious which path to go down.)
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PRO6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoI like a dark walnut as well. here is one I found where she did a dark walnut/special walnut 50/50. on the left is after staining. on the right, she actually mixed her stain formula in w/the poly for a deeper tone.
https://www.addicted2decorating.com/the-hardwood-floor-refinishing-adventure-continues-tip-for-getting-a-gorgeous-finish.html
some others. I don't know which brand this is.
try doing a 2:1 of walnut and the gray and test on a spare board. poly it. then judge.
nay1126 thanked Beth H. :- 6 years ago
- PRO6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago
I do all sorts of wood finishing so I've mixed my own combos. I don't think I'm familiar w/your particular brand. why don't you ask him for a quarter cup of each color, and play around w/it your self? do it on your extra wood. and who cares if he's grumpy?! it's your friggen money and you're hiring him. If he doesn't like, tell him to f off and hire someone else!
try the dark walnut and the gray,,,I used it myself on this flower I did. the outer, darker petal is that mix. But I used Varathane and didn't measure anything! just a dip in one and dip in the other. The dark top is actually Spiced Walnut,,,I think, from General finishes. that's actually a very nice shade.
when you test, give a coat of poly to get the true look. Just play around w/the tints and see what you like. You have plenty of time.
Dust is going to be there, regardless of whether it's dark or light! Direct sun rays will also show it more readily. If you stay in a medium tone, you should be find w/the kids and such. a matte finish will also help.
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