What kind of stain do you use to match existing finish ?

stevek · Post by **stevek** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:00 am

What kind of stain and what kind of OAK do you use to match the existing OAK finish of my 2011?

I think if I buy regular white oak at HD or Lowes?

And maybe use this Minwax honey pine finish?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000T4 ... psc=1&s=hi

I was thinking about adding a OAK Shelf above the door.
Thanks

tomdclark · Post by **tomdclark** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 2:49 pm

If you have the same oak I have on my 2005 rear bath, it's just poly on RED oak. I made a shelf using the above and it's a perfect match.

jobrien · Post by **jobrien** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 4:02 pm

I made a shelf to cover the "cubby" when the table is not being used. There is a picture in the technical section and a description.

No stain at all. The polyurethane finish actually yellows the wood slightly and makes a good match. You can try it on some wood scraps to see how the color would match before doing the real piece.