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   lupette | Aug 09, 2012 05:33pm | #1

   Not sure how to do what I want . . . asking advice

   These chairs go with the table on the post just prior to this one. Sorry for the confusion. I was seeking advice on how to finish this to enhance and protect the beachy washed out look that it has after sanding. The decor in my house is on the beachy side. I don't want to go whitewash or shabby chic, but I don't want to make the wood golden or dark in any way either. Anyway I am not sure how to proceed. Any ideas?

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   Westchester | Aug 09, 2012 06:43pm | #2

   Finish

   Are you trying to match the chairs to the color of the table?

   SA

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   roc | Aug 09, 2012 09:36pm | #3

   Enhance and protect the beachy washed out look

   You could experiment on scrap with two or three finishes to see if they give the results you like :

   1. Krenov style "polish"

   http://forums.finewoodworking.com/fine-woodworking-knots/finishing/chest-drawers

   or

   2. Rub on some hi crystalline wax

   http://forums.finewoodworking.com/fine-woodworking-knots/finishing/preserving-natural-color

   The link to the product supplier is still good

   or 

   3. something I don't have much experience with but came to mind just now . . .

   a well thinned varnish with a fair amount of flatting agent in it meaning low gloss finish that has silica dust in it.  I understand one needs to stir up the sediment continuously while applying it to keep the silica in suspension.  I have never used it so what do I know.

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   lupette | Aug 10, 2012 01:38pm | #6

   Spam Filter

   I keep triggering the spam filter in attempting to reply. Please see attached for reply. Thanks! Terry

   
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   lupette | Aug 10, 2012 05:09pm | #7

   CAB lacquer?

   I have been reading about finishes. I live in Nevada and I am thinking I might be able to brush on the Sherwin Williams CAB Lacquer here without too much trouble. I know it will take a long time, but I am fairly patient and the weather here is very dry most days, so I am thinking it could be an option. I am wondering though, would I be able to apply  hi crystalline wax to the table top if it were finished with lacquer? Also should I use tung oil before the laquer? LOL seems the more I read . . . the more questions I have! Thanks!

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   RalphBarker | Aug 10, 2012 09:46am | #4

   Life on the beachy side

   Almost any conventional "clear" wood finish (e.g. varnish or shellac) will tend to "goldify" light-colored woods, some more than others. You could try "super-blond" shellac, but that might still result in too much "gold" for your tastes. Some sort of white-ish paint "stain" might be what you are looking for.

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   lupette | Aug 10, 2012 01:23pm | #5

   Hmmmmm

   But . . .  you have the perfect nick . .  you should know!

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   lupette | Aug 10, 2012 05:11pm | #8

   Surfside

   It sounds so beachy though! :)