Lighten Stained Wood
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Can I lighten stain?
Comments (2)If its possible the darker stuff wasn't rubbed back as thoroughly, you could try wiping it with a little mineral spirits. Don't soak it: that might carry the pigment deeper. Try it in a small spot. If your cloth picks up any color, your making progress. Wood may still appear darker due to being wet. Change the cloth frequently, wipe with the grain....See MoreLightening the dark stain on wood cieling
Comments (6)There is nothing of which I know that will be sensible to use to lighten a wood ceiling in place. That means painting. Or installing something over the present material. There are a lot of materials that can be installed on ceilings. Tongue and groove wood/faux wood, tiles, all kinds of stuff. Do a little research before making up your minds....See MoreDarker floor stain colors - experiences? Tips? Will topcoat lighten?
Comments (7)So first off, ALWAYS have a coat of the finish applied to the colour patches. Always. Never ever choose a colour without seeing the colour patch WITHOUT the finish. No. The finish does NOT lighten the colour. If you are seeing "almost black" right now, it is probably because it is a very dark stain. But again, you CANNOT choose a colour WITHOUT the finish. The finish will add a 'depth' of colour. It will show the highlights and lowlights of a colour (just like in woman's hair colouring solutions). You cannot see the full spectrum of colour with raw stain on raw hardwood. And yes....dark floors are very hard to live with (especially if you HATE dust, lint, hair, rug fibers, etc that are VISIBLE on your floors). I always say that dark floors should come with a live in maid. They are Divas. Expect them to demand a lot of service. If you are happy to do the work to keep them looking clean, then you are welcome to go with a dark colour. If not, then you better find another option. You won't be happy with all the effort it takes to keep them looking clean....See MoreIs it possible to lighten the stain on these rough cedar posts?
Comments (1)Most likely not, but you can wrap them in natural cedar....See Morecpartist
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