Comments on: Weathered Gray Cherry Table Makeover https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/reactive-stain-cherry-table-makeover/ DIY + Decorating Ideas Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:18:29 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Jeanette, DIY & Decorating Blogger https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/reactive-stain-cherry-table-makeover/#comment-44008 https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/?p=27130#comment-44008 In reply to Stacey.

Thank you Stacey. I purchased several cans of reactive stain and tested mine out since there is really no control over how the “reactive” aspects will behave with different wood types. So I would choose the stain based on the manufacturers chart (they have many that show you different reactive stains on different wood types). If it doesn’t turn out quite the way you want, try applying a Danish Oil treatment overtop which did wonders for our project. I hope this helps!

]]> By: Jeanette, DIY & Decorating Blogger https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/reactive-stain-cherry-table-makeover/#comment-44007 https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/?p=27130#comment-44007 In reply to cheryl.

Thank you! For the reactive stain on cherry cabinets, I would recommend you test it out on the inside of a cabinet to ensure you get the results you want. It would have to be stripped and sanded down to the natural wood in order for it to work. I hope this helps!

]]> By: cheryl https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/reactive-stain-cherry-table-makeover/#comment-43762 https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/?p=27130#comment-43762 Amazing job! Looks great! I have cherry cabinets in that same tone that you started with, do you think this would work on cabinets??

]]> By: Stacey https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/reactive-stain-cherry-table-makeover/#comment-43563 https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/?p=27130#comment-43563 This is so beautiful! I am looking at purchasing a cherry wood table I’d like to finish. I am wanting to stain in for more of a neutral golden tone color. Do you have any suggestions for colors? Would I need an accelerator for this to get rid of that pinkish tone? Thank you for any advice you can share.

]]> By: Karen https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/reactive-stain-cherry-table-makeover/#comment-41985 https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/?p=27130#comment-41985 Thanks, I’m refinishing a cherry dining table, so that helps a lot!

]]> By: Jeanette, DIY & Decorating Blogger https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/reactive-stain-cherry-table-makeover/#comment-41977 https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/?p=27130#comment-41977 In reply to Karen.

No it has held up exactly as it was, maybe a bit richer in terms of wood grain but not darker.

]]> By: Karen https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/reactive-stain-cherry-table-makeover/#comment-41973 https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/?p=27130#comment-41973 Has this darkened over time as cherry is prone to do?

]]> By: Lori Bell https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/reactive-stain-cherry-table-makeover/#comment-41717 https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/?p=27130#comment-41717 I was wondering since you have done the table if it has darkened in grey color or brown color? Has it changed at all? The reason I ask is that the manufacturer of the Weathered wood Accelerator suggests: Varathane Weathered Wood Accelerator works through a reaction with the tannin in the wood. Sealing the surface with our Watco Lacquer Spray is the best way to stop this reaction, and prevent any change in the color. Applying a polyurethane directly over the Weathered Wood Accelerator may cause discoloration to occur. So I’m trying to figure out if I need the lacquer or not. Thanks.

]]> By: Dalaina https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/reactive-stain-cherry-table-makeover/#comment-41666 https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/?p=27130#comment-41666 Did you use the Weathered Wood or Aged Wood by Verathane? It looks like it went on brown, which makes me think it was the Aged Wood, but all your mentioned says it was the Weathered wood (which is more gray). Please let me know which one you used, really wanting to replicate this look. Thank you.

]]> By: Dalaina https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/reactive-stain-cherry-table-makeover/#comment-41655 https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/?p=27130#comment-41655 This is GORGEOUS! I am wondering if you applied a wood conditioner after you sanded, but before that first layer of reactive aged brown stain? Also how did the Danish Oil apply- I mean it almost looks like it lighted the aged brown stain that was applied before it? Maybe it’s the photo lighting, but I love it! Also what did you used to apply the Danish oil with- a brush or rag? I’m looking to copy this exact process for my coffee and end table set I just found. How’s your table holding up? I will likely seal with a water-based Poly as you did, so long as it is still holding up to all the traffic and beating a table top gets. Sorry for the twenty questions, would love your opinion, so inspiring this page was for me!

]]> By: BB https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/reactive-stain-cherry-table-makeover/#comment-39412 https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/?p=27130#comment-39412 Beautiful work!! The wood species is wormy maple. The notable characteristics are the worm holes and streaks it creates around them. Maple is light & has green and peach tones that you see throughout. 🤓

]]> By: Jeanette, DIY & Decorating Blogger https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/reactive-stain-cherry-table-makeover/#comment-38885 https://www.snazzylittlethings.com/?p=27130#comment-38885 In reply to Jess Felicity.

Thanks Jess! It was a nerve-wracking at first but once I applied a light layer of Danish Oil it turned out exactly the way I hoped. Thanks so much we use this table EVERY day! :)

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