Chuklz Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 My wife asked me to build her an octagon shaped centerpiece for her breakfast nook table. I built it and now trying to finish it with a gray finish as she wants a "beach" look to it. I've tried a vinegar and steel wool solution on some scraps to weather the wood and it's close, but not quite there. Before I continue toying with this approach I was curious if anyone has any other suggestions besides sticking the piece outside for a few months to let nature weather it naturally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Gray paint and a rag..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 26 minutes ago, wdwerker said: Gray paint and a rag..... +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Most likely, the look you are after is what everyone else wants. On poplar, it's harder to get... I use a GF White Wash, rub it in hard. Let it dry, then rub some GF Grey stain over it with a light swipe. The white lightens the grey, and in woods like oak, the pores/grain stays white and the main surface gets a fairly light grey color. I had roughly 350' of edge banding I had to match to this material. Don't ask, I'm never doing that again. Learned a tough lesson about when to say no. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 50 minutes ago, wdwerker said: Gray paint and a rag..... And several more rags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Those hard learned lessons never fade from your memory do they ? But if you try to enlighten someone they will argue with you... fine go ahead and learn the hard way ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Just now, wdwerker said: Those hard learned lessons never fade from your memory do they ? But if you try to enlighten someone they will argue with you... fine go ahead and learn the hard way ! My problem was not knowing when to say no because I needed the job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Very good young padawan, but you still have much to learn..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuklz Posted January 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 7 hours ago, Llama said: Most likely, the look you are after is what everyone else wants. On poplar, it's harder to get... I use a GF White Wash, rub it in hard. Let it dry, then rub some GF Grey stain over it with a light swipe. The white lightens the grey, and in woods like oak, the pores/grain stays white and the main surface gets a fairly light grey color. I had roughly 350' of edge banding I had to match to this material. Don't ask, I'm never doing that again. Learned a tough lesson about when to say no. That looks great, I have a few more pieces of scrap, will try out both suggestion and see which one works better for her. Appreciate the advice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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