I am refinishing an old kitchen hutch top that was originally made from mostly poplar with hard pine shelves and a few minor pieces of trim from oak.
I need to lighten the old wood and even it out some. I plan on using oxalic acid for that. Any tips you can provide for that is also welcome.
The owner (after much discussion during which my persuavive powers failed) wants it stained in a lighter color. I am looking at some maple stains like Minwax antique maple gel stain or colonial maple oil. I have not finalized this, its just to give you guys a ballpark feel for the color area I am looking at.
I need tips on staining and most of all what brand and type to use. I know there are some really good choices but I don't do a lot of staining variety, so your expertise is welcome. In the past I have used some Minwax and a lot of WATCO oils. I have never used dyes and am not sure how to use/adjust the color.
Thanks for your help.
I need to lighten the old wood and even it out some. I plan on using oxalic acid for that. Any tips you can provide for that is also welcome.
The owner (after much discussion during which my persuavive powers failed) wants it stained in a lighter color. I am looking at some maple stains like Minwax antique maple gel stain or colonial maple oil. I have not finalized this, its just to give you guys a ballpark feel for the color area I am looking at.
I need tips on staining and most of all what brand and type to use. I know there are some really good choices but I don't do a lot of staining variety, so your expertise is welcome. In the past I have used some Minwax and a lot of WATCO oils. I have never used dyes and am not sure how to use/adjust the color.
Thanks for your help.