Stain for Clear Alder
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last monthlast modified: last monthWe just finished our alder kitchen!
The finish name for this was "magnolia". It was a great match for some existing alder cabinets that had been stained 50% with Valspar Birch.
It is an orange finish, no doubt about it. We like that, but not everyone does.
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Comments (4)Here are a few ideas. Not all the counters are GO (giallo) but they are similar in color so I thought I would post so you could see the options. And maybe they can give you ideas. I would check out tile stores and find out from your installer if you can buy on line (although shipping might be expensive) see how your builder can help you stay in budget but create a nice design. Keep in mind diagonal layed tiles can be more expensive. Not sure why, I think it is the cutting or something. Glass tiles look beautiful, and you do not need to get them in this color a simple cream would be amazing. Glass Tile GO granite tumbled 4 by 4 tile GO granite Decorative Tile Back Splash New Venetian Gold granite Trinity Kitchens Back spalsh new venetian gold granite rising kitchen Here is a link that might be useful: Backsplash for Giallo Ornamental Ganite...See MoreNeed help staining alder dresser
Comments (3)First and foremost: Start with one small piece (e.g., a drawer front). Do all the steps. If you're happy, great; if not, it's only one piece - sand it to bare and start over with a different finishing process. I have not done this exact series of steps but regularly use a similar process: 1 application of a custom-mixed water-based dye (a mix of 3 TransTint colors, to match all my other wood); 1 coat of SealCoat; and then either several coats of clear, or a coat of gel stain followed by the clear coats. Here are the things I think will be important to know for your first time using this process: Step 1: The dye. This is when you're most likely to see blotching, especially with soft woods like alder. Start by applying the dye very lightly - you can always apply more to make it darker. Applying dye as a spray is usually less likely to blotch than wiping or brushing.* Step 2: The SealCoat. I have applied SealCoat with rags, foam, and bristle brushes. The denatured alcohol in the SealCoat can actually lift the dye a bit if you get aggressive in your application, so since you're starting with a dye, I'd recommend using a bristle-brush suited for oil-based finishes. Keep in mind that SealCoat most definitely dries quickly and gets tacky as it dries - work quickly. Step 3: The gel stain. Easy. Use one rag to apply, and a clean, dry rag to wipe off. If it's not dark enough, repeat (while still wet). Again, start with just one small piece... and good luck! *If you get major blotching with just the dye, you can try starting your second attempt - on clean, sanded wood - with a very thin application of SealCoat or a 50/50 mix of SealCoat/denatured alcohol, then a light high-grit sanding, and then apply the dye....See MoreBest stain for unfinished Alder kitchen cabinets
Comments (7)Hello Sabine, this is the wood I am building right now, Alder has a good natural look but is orange color, I do like your pick for staining alder, as walnut would have been my pick to. My cabinets are Alder with Walnut. Kitchen cabinets are distressed Alder and Walnut is natural. Poly Satin finish. Here is Alder in natural state with the same poly satin finish only. Your light walnut stain would be perfect!! Ken...See MoreRe-Staining knotty alder front door help
Comments (4)Here's' another option http://www.askhlm.com/Articles/ArticleViewPage/tabid/75/ArticleId/26/Paint-On-A-Clear-Finish.aspx Original tester was in Texas. Try wiping a small area with mineral spirits to simulate what the door will look like with a fresh coat. If you need to add color, you might look at gel stains. They do not need to soak into bare wood like oil- or water-based stains do. But you will want to at least rough up the areas to get a dull base and remove any UV damaged old finish. And for me, there is not even a question, I'd remove the door to work on it. And another study that talks briefly about marine varnishes http://www.askhlm.com/Articles/ArticleViewPage/tabid/75/ArticleId/26/Paint-On-A-Clear-Finish.aspx And, by the way, Minwax Helmsman is not in the same class as the real marine varnishes. Poly just has very limited UV resistance. It was the so-called spar urethane used in the first article....See MoreAshley K
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27 days agoWhat did you end up with? I’m carrying around this sample with me. Minwax classic grey on clear alder.
Ashley K
27 days agoAshley K
27 days agoI spoke too soon. The cabinets were stained today and are much darker than anticipated. This is just one set.
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27 days agoAshley K
27 days agoI’m hoping it grows on me. Our floors will be weathered white oak. The walls will be Benjamin Moore Simply White. We wanted a much lighter color. I’m worried this will be too dark compared to all of the lighter elements. The kitchen also turned out dark, and the island and hutch stained differently even though they’re supposed to be the same type of wood.
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