Wood stains ?

[Clipper]

Who makes the biggest variety of stains suitable for boats ? Can you get a color chart on line ?

[Clipper]

Who makes the biggest variety of stains suitable for boats ? Can you get a color chart on line ?

[Clipper]

Who makes the biggest variety of stains suitable for boats ? Can you get a color chart on line ?

[Bob Smalser]

Watcha trying to stain...and where?

Not many stains handle UV light very well for very long, and can make new topcoats on a chipped and faded section a whole lot more complicated.

[Bob Smalser]

Watcha trying to stain...and where?

Not many stains handle UV light very well for very long, and can make new topcoats on a chipped and faded section a whole lot more complicated.

[Bob Smalser]

Watcha trying to stain...and where?

Not many stains handle UV light very well for very long, and can make new topcoats on a chipped and faded section a whole lot more complicated.

[Clipper]

White oak on a boat. PS New white oak.

[ 09-24-2003, 07:58 AM: Message edited by: Clipper ]

[Clipper]

White oak on a boat. PS New white oak.

[ 09-24-2003, 07:58 AM: Message edited by: Clipper ]

[Clipper]

White oak on a boat. PS New white oak.

[ 09-24-2003, 07:58 AM: Message edited by: Clipper ]

[Bruce Hooke]

I would be very cautious about stain charts posted on the web. The vageries of color reproduction on computers, especially with images posted on the web, are such that unless you are paying close attention to color management on your computer you will be unlikely to get really accurate representations of the colors. It would be much safer to stop by your local paint store and look at color charts there or request a color chart from the manufacturer.

[Bruce Hooke]

I would be very cautious about stain charts posted on the web. The vageries of color reproduction on computers, especially with images posted on the web, are such that unless you are paying close attention to color management on your computer you will be unlikely to get really accurate representations of the colors. It would be much safer to stop by your local paint store and look at color charts there or request a color chart from the manufacturer.

[Bruce Hooke]

I would be very cautious about stain charts posted on the web. The vageries of color reproduction on computers, especially with images posted on the web, are such that unless you are paying close attention to color management on your computer you will be unlikely to get really accurate representations of the colors. It would be much safer to stop by your local paint store and look at color charts there or request a color chart from the manufacturer.

[Bob Smalser]

Agree...and altho I use aniline dyes and other fancy stuff successfully on interior wood, I find the pigmented exterior deck/fence/house "stain" finishes like sold at any house paint store hold up the best in UV...they were designed as a complete finish, but one coat varnishes over quite well.

Always do a complete set of test pieces first, using small cans of various colors, or you can wind up in a downward spiral of trying to fix a color you don't like.

[ 09-24-2003, 12:00 PM: Message edited by: Bob Smalser ]

[Bob Smalser]

Agree...and altho I use aniline dyes and other fancy stuff successfully on interior wood, I find the pigmented exterior deck/fence/house "stain" finishes like sold at any house paint store hold up the best in UV...they were designed as a complete finish, but one coat varnishes over quite well.

Always do a complete set of test pieces first, using small cans of various colors, or you can wind up in a downward spiral of trying to fix a color you don't like.

[ 09-24-2003, 12:00 PM: Message edited by: Bob Smalser ]

[Bob Smalser]

Agree...and altho I use aniline dyes and other fancy stuff successfully on interior wood, I find the pigmented exterior deck/fence/house "stain" finishes like sold at any house paint store hold up the best in UV...they were designed as a complete finish, but one coat varnishes over quite well.

Always do a complete set of test pieces first, using small cans of various colors, or you can wind up in a downward spiral of trying to fix a color you don't like.

[ 09-24-2003, 12:00 PM: Message edited by: Bob Smalser ]

[Clipper]

Thanks ,

I tried most of what you all suggested. Looked at charts and experimeted with mixing some portions from various cans. It looks like I'll try to mix my own to acheive just what I want. When building my present boat I stumbled on the right "stain" by accident. It wasn't a stain at all but a product called "Firzite" formulated to tame the wild grain look of fir plywood. When applied to the structual white oak I was using it sure looked great and to my taste. Sadly, it's no longer made so the need to mix up a simular effect myself. An interesting activity for the coming winter.

[Clipper]

Thanks ,

I tried most of what you all suggested. Looked at charts and experimeted with mixing some portions from various cans. It looks like I'll try to mix my own to acheive just what I want. When building my present boat I stumbled on the right "stain" by accident. It wasn't a stain at all but a product called "Firzite" formulated to tame the wild grain look of fir plywood. When applied to the structual white oak I was using it sure looked great and to my taste. Sadly, it's no longer made so the need to mix up a simular effect myself. An interesting activity for the coming winter.

[Clipper]

Thanks ,

I tried most of what you all suggested. Looked at charts and experimeted with mixing some portions from various cans. It looks like I'll try to mix my own to acheive just what I want. When building my present boat I stumbled on the right "stain" by accident. It wasn't a stain at all but a product called "Firzite" formulated to tame the wild grain look of fir plywood. When applied to the structual white oak I was using it sure looked great and to my taste. Sadly, it's no longer made so the need to mix up a simular effect myself. An interesting activity for the coming winter.