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stain for fir door need pics

15 years ago

Hi

my cabinets will be natural cherry, red oak floor. Should I stain the kitchen interior door to match the cherry? I have tried natural tung oil but feel its too light, the door is fir, I dont want it to matchy matchy, or do I? Any pics would be great What brand and name of stain do you suggest?

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aidan_m
15 years ago
CVG fir looks best with a natural finish in my opinion. I would put shellac over the tung oil followed by a coat of varnish.

Please do not stain it with anything labeled "red oak" or "cherry"
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