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Re: Deck Staining

by marijn van gils » Mon Feb 15, 2016 8:09 am

Indeed, that is much lighter and less reddish than chocolate brown. Staining shouldn't be too much of a problem.
There are plenty of commercially available wood stains. But since I don't know their colors, I would mix the color I need from enamel paints, heavily dilute with white spirit, and use that as a stain.

Cheers,

Marijn

Re: Deck Staining

by Harquebus » Fri Feb 12, 2016 6:04 pm

It looks great--like virgin wood fresh from the lumberyard.

Re: Deck Staining

by Akula » Fri Feb 12, 2016 4:22 pm

Here is wood deck.

Bob
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Re: Deck Staining

by Harquebus » Fri Feb 12, 2016 1:22 pm

Akula wrote:How do I bleach it???

Bob
http://antiquerestorers.com/Articles/je ... bleach.htm

But what marijn van gils said is also true. It may be your best bet to paint over it as bleaching it may give unexpected results. I would find some scrap wood that is similarly colored to practice on in any event.

Re: Deck Staining

by marijn van gils » Fri Feb 12, 2016 11:40 am

Well, it's not because it is wood that it has to be stained.
Chocolate brown has quite a to of red content, while faded grey is more bluish or at best neutral. Also, you are trying to get a darker color to turn lighter. Both of these aspects are problematic when staining.
I think your best option is to simply paint the deck with a fully covering coat of paint just like you would if it were plastic.

Cheers,

Marijn

Re: Deck Staining

by Akula » Wed Feb 10, 2016 11:25 pm

How do I bleach it???


Bob

Re: Deck Staining

by Harquebus » Wed Feb 10, 2016 7:00 pm

Is the faded grey actually weathered teak in actuality?

Chocolate brown is way too dark in any case. Have you considered bleaching it?

Deck Staining

by Akula » Wed Feb 10, 2016 1:47 pm

Guys,
Need some advice here please. I have a wood deck that is chocolate brown in color.
It has laser engraving for the planks and parts placement.
How would I stain it to represent the IJN faded grey on their battleships.

I really appreciate the help!

Bob

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