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ronold
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I just stripped an old rocking chair and was wondering if there is a common stain color that was used. I do not know how old the chair is but it is oak and was stained dark.
I made new armrests using white oak and they are lighter in color than the rest of the chair. I am not sure if there is anything that can be done about that.
I found a photo of an almost identical chair and will try to load it onto this page.
Shall I finish with laquer?
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AsonnyA
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That adjacent magazine rack looks to be walnut colored. For a matching color, test a walnut stain. If that's not quite right, try mixing red mahogany and dark walnut. Test your color recipes on the bottom side of the seat, if it's not too oxidized (dark brown to black).
Are the arms glued to the chair? If not, take them off and fume them, to darken them, but your stain may take care of any presently noticeable significant difference.
Lacquer is a good choice for a finish.... no sanding between coats. Get the spray cans and apply at least 3 coats. Spraying will be easier than trying to finish it with a brush. Don't spray on a windy day and don't spray in direct sunlight. Lacquer dries fast, so you can apply a coat at 20-30 minute intervals.
Be careful when spraying over a previously sprayed/partially dry area, to avoid an overspray effect, which is a white dust-looking result. If that happens, allow to dry completely, then sand, very lightly, to remove it, before applying the next coat. Instead of fine sand paper, sometimes, using a rough cloth, like burlap, or a ScotchBrite pad will remove overspray.
Sonny
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ronold
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Thank you for your reply.
I am afraid that I do not understand your reply concerning the stain color.
You commented on the color of the rack, not the chair.
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Stuart
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Joined: 28 Jan 2010
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The chair in the posted picture is not oak. The seat may be, but the rest is not. There is no common stain that was used back then. I'd guess a golden oak or light walnut color would be close to the example. All paint and hardware stores have stain samples on various woods, to see how their different stains look. Pick one you like, and go from there. Remember that a stripped piece of wood has some pigment left in the grain. So the wood on your piece may differ from the stain samples, that are on new raw wood.
Syuart
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AsonnyA
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Apparently I misunderstood, as well. As a comparison color, I referred to the color of the rack, which seems to be a dark walnut, as a guide in my recommending a color for you. I didn't know if you wanted to stain your rocker as it originally was, dark (as the rack is?), or stain it as the rocker in the picture is, a lighter brown. I had assumed you wanted it dark, as originally. We often have to tweak our comments/advice/suggestions, to make sure our understandings are on par.
If the depth of color you prefer is dark brown, then use a dark walnut or a walnut-mahogany mix. If you want a lighter colored stain, go with golden oak or light walnut.
The color of the chair, in your pic, seems to be what Stuart suggested, golden oak or light walnut. I've seen that style of chair, fairly often, and most have had the lighter color(s) of stain.
Sonny
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ronold
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The photo that I posted is from the internet of a chair that is almost identical to the one that I am about to stain. I like the color. I am sorry for the understanding.
You guys have good eyes. My chair is all oak.
I will post a photo of my chair when it is finished.
Thanks for the color suggestions!
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