Classic Grey Stain by Minwax was one of my favorite gray stains that I tested. I used two coats to really enhance the gray color that the stain provided. I liked that it added a gray finish to the wood in a more subtle way and still allowed the wood grain to show through and look natural.
Is There a Grey Stain for Wood? Yes, you have the option for grey stain to turn the wood into a grey hue, and there is a wide range of color options as well. When looking for the color choice, you will see many darker shades like carbon grey and neutral color as well as willow grey to give the wood natural grey color.
Gray Classic Wood Interior Stain OIL Classic (2-Pack)
COLOR: LIGHT OAKING
LIGHT OAKING STAIN oxidizes wood, just like nature, to create the gorgeous driftwood grays! This special formula creates the beautiful silvery gray you would achieve from fuming oak.
Minwax® Wood Finish™ is a penetrating oil-based wood stain, which provides beautiful rich color that enhances the natural wood grain. Our innovative formula delivers the same premium oil-rich color as before, but in a single coat that dries in just two hours.
Yes, mixing grey and brown stains is possible. Grey stains and brown stains belong to the same undertone family.
Yes! In fact, applying stain over stain is a fairly simple process. It works especially well if you're applying a darker stain over a lighter stain, and while working with raw wood. You can even mix 2 or more stains together and make your own custom stain!
Gray should be regarded as a medium-tone color. There are gray woods with brown or warm undertones. Also, they can stand up well against colors like blue, beige, and gray.
Minwax Weathered Oak
It has some warmth to it and is another good brown-grey option. A semi-transparent stain works well when used as a second layer to a different color to create a grey tint, similar to what we did with our kitchen cabinets.
The basic rule for getting good results with any stain is to apply a wet coat and wipe off the excess before it dries. You can use any tool – rag, brush, paint pad, roller or spray gun – to apply the stain. You can even dip the object into stain or pour the stain onto the wood and spread it around.
Use a Lint Free Rag
Using a lint free rag is the best way to apply wood stain because it is great for controlling the amount of stain that is applied and for removing any excess stain. Also, the rag leaves a beautiful, even, and brush stroke free finish. It also can easily be thrown out once finished.
1. Staining over stain is easy and works beautifully if your applying a dark stain over a lighter stain on raw wood. 2. You can mix 2 or more stains together to make DIY custom stains.
If you can take a sample with you along with a piece of the wood you used to a real paint store (Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore etc) they can match the stain for you. Most do a good job.
Can You Mix Wood Stain And Paint? You can paint and stain with confidence since both can be mixed safely. You should only mix oil-based stains with oil-based paints and water-based stains with water-based paints for the best results. If you wish to achieve a tint that you like, you can mix two colors of stain together.
While staining creates a rich, deep color that highlights natural wood grain, it does not provide long-term protection. Without a protective top coat, wood can be damaged easily due to contact with water, food, or sharp objects. A polyurethane top coat protects the wood from scratches, stains and water damage.
Special Walnut by Minwax
Special Walnut by Minwax (also available here!) is a lighter, brown walnut color. I found it to be similar to Early American but with more muted brown tones and no red tones. I've seen it used on flooring and it's another very versatile stain color.
Are Minwax and Varathane the same? No, Minwax wood stains and Varathane wood stains are two different brands that make wood finish products.
To age new wood to a natural silvery gray, to grey-brown or black patina (depending on the wood), let a small piece of steel wool (or a few non-galvanized nails) sit overnight in ordinary white vinegar, then dilute the vinegar solution 1 to 1 with water. (If you used 1/4 cup of vinegar, add 1/4 cup of water.)
Once cedar has turned gray, there is no natural way of going back. The only alternative at this point is to tone the wood with a stain or other coloring agent. Maintaining your cedar's color is about choices, timing, and above all, the right type of treatment.
Wipe the stain off immediately if you'd like a lighter tone. But for a deeper tone, leave the stain on the wood for 5 to 10 minutes before wiping it off. Be sure to wipe off all the excess stain going in the direction of the grain of the wood.