Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - Warming up stain
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jeanalex
08-17-05, 05:07 PM
I have stained a wicker piece with "weathered teak" stain. It is okay, but I would like to warm up the color. Can I apply a tinted sealer of some sort, or, perhaps, glaze the piece in some way? The stain I used is oil based because that is all that I could find in a liquid stain. This piece will be used on a covered balcony. Any ideas? Thanks.
mako
08-17-05, 06:46 PM
You can try a wipe-on poly, beware it will take a while to dry before you'll want to sit on it or anything. Or maybe boiled linseed oil. The wipe on poly will give better protection. The linseed oil will likely give you more of the look you're seeking. Note that linseed oil will dry to a hard finish so it won't make oily furniture. Also note that linseed oil will erupt into flames if you don't soak the application utensil in water and wash it well. Never leave it "laying around" it's only a matter of time before the FD shows up.
jeanalex
08-20-05, 12:41 PM
I just finished the wicker piece, and used linseed oil over the weathered teak stain. It is gorgeous. Thanks so much for the info.
mako
08-20-05, 05:15 PM
Fantastic! Any pics? Remember to get rid of the rag or whatever you applied the linseed with, or wash with soap 100% (the washing machine is great).
Also remember not to reapply the linseed oil in time, but use something like a liquid wax. Linseed will build a gummy surface if applied too much or too heavy. It's great stuff, really brings out the color of wood and such.
Also remember not to reapply the linseed oil in time, but use something like a liquid wax. Linseed will build a gummy surface if applied too much or too heavy. It's great stuff, really brings out the color of wood and such.