We installed a 1970's dresser and varnished with marine varnish
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Kloehr
Water damaged it anyway and I sanded a portion down and stained it and used restore a finish without having to restain the whole thing but I cannot get it dark enough to match. Tried using the stain with 0 stainless (can't think of the name of it now) and it didn't help. Any suggestions besides covering it with a new top or sanding the whole thing down and starting over?
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@Gail Salminen do you have any advice for Kloehr?
Shira
on May 26, 2015
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Painting it seems to be the answer but I'm old fashioned n want the orig look.
Kloehr
on May 26, 2015
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@kloehr I have no experience with marine varnish so what ever I suggest you should check it out with a marine paint expert. When using regular stains you can adjust the colour by combining stains. On the DIY show, rehab addict, she usually combines stains to achieve the colour she wants - just have to make sure you track the amounts of each stain. You could try this on (not sure what kind of furniture you are asking about) the inside of a drawer or the underside of the piece - Wishing you luck - update us on your decision and success. Thanks @ for drawing this to my attention, just hope I helped.
Gail Salminen
on May 28, 2015
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