I have a door that I would like to colour several shades darker (to mahogany or even walnut).
It's likely to be plywood as opposed to real wood (the door sounds hollow).
Will wood stain even "take' properly on this type of surface? (I have tried sanding & white spirit on an offcut - the results were so-so.)
Any other way of prepping it? Any other primer or undercoat? Should I just use wood paint instead (it tends to look too glossy, that's my only problem - can't seem to find matt versions.)
Thoughts or advice?
2007-12-22 06:11:40 · 6 answers · asked by Bowzer 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Hello Bowzer:
try a sanding coat of shellac thinned with alcohol. Use 1 part shellac to 2 parts alcohol. brush on liberally, let it soak into the wood, then wipe down with a cotton cloth. Let this dry overnight, then sand lightly. wipe down again with a clean dry cloth, then stain.
the shellac will soak into the softer portions of the wood, and then seal them. When you stain, it will stain more evenly.
I'm very surprised that you cannot find matte paint. Have you asked at your local paint retailer for a matte finish for wood paint?
2007-12-22 11:34:29 · answer #1 · answered by OrakTheBold 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Plywood is real wood ! It is made up with wood veneers glued crosswise so it has much more strenght than solid wood.
The best way to stain it is to sand it down to the bare wood but be carefull because the veneers are very thin and it might get ruined.
2007-12-23 00:02:18 · answer #2 · answered by domedweller2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a look at the Rustins website. That's what they do - wood stains and paint:
www.rustins.co.uk
2007-12-23 05:28:21 · answer #3 · answered by crazeygrazey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cover with pva glue first.i did this on mdf radiator covers-its looks o.k! if you are staining dark be prepared for several coats and i would invest in a 'varnish' brush' it makes the application look a lot more natural.
2007-12-22 14:23:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
not very good at painting , but like you`v asked heres a thought well when it comes to paint and advice B AND Q are very good atsorting problems like yours ,well thay do were i live , or ask at one of your big stores you well find thay are very helpfull. good luck xx
2007-12-22 17:56:30 · answer #5 · answered by star 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hm...wood paint would be good ...
2007-12-22 16:47:53 · answer #6 · answered by steven25t 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋