I would like to finish a pine project according to the system described by Thomas Wissack in FW #193. His system uses Olympic brand stains which I cannot find in my area (Lowe’s carries the brand, but not the interior stains). Can anyone suggest an alternative to Olympic’s Dark Walnut, Colonial Maple, and American Cherry stains?
Thanks.
Steve
Replies
Steve,
Try some of the common brands out there. Minwax would be my last choice as they are not very pigment rich.
I think Varathane has a line that has more pigment. If you have a good paint store (not a big box) in your area, start there.
They will usually allow you to open a can and check to see the color is in the range you are looking for.
Good luck.
Peter
This forum post is now archived. Commenting has been disabled