Replies

1. 
   _mj_ | Oct 30, 2019 10:46am | #1

   It looks like an old luan door that was clear-coated, probably with an oil-based product. I believe the "color" is the product of age. If I was trying to match it I would start with an amber shellac. Once happy with the color you can topcoat with poly for durability. Get your new door and do the testing on the hinge side bottom corner where it will be the least visible in the end.

2. 
   john_c2 | Oct 30, 2019 04:24pm | #2

   Yup. Early 1960s hollow core luan door, finished with an oil based varnish, pre poly. Just aging of the finish. There were aproximately 82 kajillion identical doors made and finished exactly the same.

3. 
   Helpmestain | Oct 30, 2019 09:48pm | #3

   thanks for that, correct, an old Luan door. I did not even consider shellac

4. 
   Helpmestain | Oct 30, 2019 09:49pm | #4

   Love your suggestion too John
   thanks

5. 
   chipsawdust | Nov 06, 2019 01:38pm | #5

   Heh heh I'm ignorant, I would've said "shades of brown."

   I'm no help here... moving along.....