Parlor flooring materials - stained
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The next step in the floor finishing was staining the guitar marquetry. I wasn't sure if the stain would take to it the same way as the flooring sheets, so I started with a small sample at the end using Minwax English Chestnut. It was too dark and lost all the beautiful marquetry detail. The original was too light, so I next tried IKEA antique stain. It warmed the color but wasn't dark enough. So, I next tried an acrylic paint wash using Real Brown by Folk Art. It was a much better match.
The Real Brown warmed the marquetry without losing the detail. I like how some portions took more of the pigment; it makes it look like an old floor.
Now I just need to let it all dry while I finish the prep work in the parlor.
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