I sanded through the vainer on an interior door I was refinishing. The
underlying layer of wood has a very different grain and color than the
vainer that was on top and is very noticeable. The top vainer is probably
luan. I have no idea what the interior of the plywood is. How can I correct
this mistake so that at least the color is the same and the grain of the
wood is not so noticeably different.


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Joe Nation Assistant Superintendent - Retired
Ballinger, Texas 76821

Joe Nation wrote:

I sanded through the vainer on an interior door I was refinishing. The
underlying layer of wood has a very different grain and color than the
vainer that was on top and is very noticeable. The top vainer is probably
luan. I have no idea what the interior of the plywood is. How can I correct
this mistake so that at least the color is the same and the grain of the
wood is not so noticeably different.

The two way I can think of a
1. Replace the door.
2. Paint.

--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA
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"Joe Nation" wrote in message
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I sanded through the vainer on an interior door I was refinishing. The
underlying layer of wood has a very different grain and color than the
vainer that was on top and is very noticeable. The top vainer is probably
luan. I have no idea what the interior of the plywood is. How can I
correct
this mistake so that at least the color is the same and the grain of the
wood is not so noticeably different.


--
Joe Nation Assistant Superintendent - Retired
Ballinger, Texas 76821



I usually use Transtint dyes for this with an acid brush. As the alcohol
flashes it thickens and you can grain it a bit. If it looks like crap, wash
it off with the alcohol and try, try again.

paint

"Joe Nation" wrote in message
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I sanded through the vainer on an interior door I was refinishing. The
underlying layer of wood has a very different grain and color than the
vainer that was on top and is very noticeable. The top vainer is probably
luan. I have no idea what the interior of the plywood is. How can I
correct
this mistake so that at least the color is the same and the grain of the
wood is not so noticeably different.


--
Joe Nation Assistant Superintendent - Retired
Ballinger, Texas 76821

"Joe Nation" wrote in message
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I sanded through the vainer on an interior door I was refinishing. The
underlying layer of wood has a very different grain and color than the
vainer that was on top and is very noticeable. The top vainer is probably
luan. I have no idea what the interior of the plywood is. How can I
correct
this mistake so that at least the color is the same and the grain of the
wood is not so noticeably different.


--
Joe Nation Assistant Superintendent - Retired
Ballinger, Texas 76821


If it's a hollow core luan interior door I'd be inclined to buy a new door
slab.... IMO they are so inexpensive it isn't worth trying to fix them.

John

Depends on how much work you want to put into it.

Of course it is difficult to tell just what has to be done without seeing
the problem but off hand the biggest problem could be matching the grain
since the grain of the layer under the veneer will probably run cross grain
to that of the veneer.

In any case, if your willing and have the time to do some experimenting you
can spray the offending area with some lacquer. For this type of thing I'd
use Deft in a spray can. Lowes, HD, Ace Hardware. Get a couple of thin coats
on.

Now, see if you can find some oil paint that matches the grain color of the
veneer and get a couple of artist brushes. Also, if you are lucky you will
find a spray can of Min Wax stain and wood sealer with a color reasonably
close to that of the of the base color veneer. If not you'll have to make up
a wash of a suitable stain and finish.

Assuming you actually did find a spray can of the Min Wax with the proper
color apply light coats to the spot, feathering it towards the edges. It is
important it is the Min Wax Stain and Wood sealer. That contains a fixer
that will hold the stain in place. If you screw it up, just wipe the stain
off before it sets and try again. When you get it right let it dry.

Now, using a thin brush paint on some grain lines then feather them out to a
natural look with a wide dry brush.

Then again you could just paint it.

As an aside, using a card or cabinet scraper would have lessened your chance
of going through the veneer to start with.

..

--
Mike G.

Heirloom Woods
www.heirloom-woods.net
"Joe Nation" wrote in message
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I sanded through the vainer on an interior door I was refinishing. The
underlying layer of wood has a very different grain and color than the
vainer that was on top and is very noticeable. The top vainer is probably
luan. I have no idea what the interior of the plywood is. How can I
correct
this mistake so that at least the color is the same and the grain of the
wood is not so noticeably different.


--
Joe Nation Assistant Superintendent - Retired
Ballinger, Texas 76821

PUT A NEW DOOR SKIN OVER IT.....THE WHOLE FACE..

I sanded through the vainer on an interior door I was refinishing. The
underlying layer of wood has a very different grain and color than the
vainer that was on top and is very noticeable. The top vainer is probably
luan. I have no idea what the interior of the plywood is. How can I correct
this mistake so that at least the color is the same and the grain of the
wood is not so noticeably different.


--
Joe Nation Assistant Superintendent -
Put in a decorative inlay to make it look like you meant it.

You people are far too permissive,here is to the gentle of heart....mjh

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"David Hall" wrote in message
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I sanded through the vainer on an interior door I was refinishing. The
underlying layer of wood has a very different grain and color than the
vainer that was on top and is very noticeable. The top vainer is probably
luan. I have no idea what the interior of the plywood is. How can I
correct
this mistake so that at least the color is the same and the grain of the
wood is not so noticeably different.


--
Joe Nation Assistant Superintendent -
Put in a decorative inlay to make it look like you meant it.

David Hall wrote:

I sanded through the vainer on an interior door I was refinishing. The
underlying layer of wood has a very different grain and color than the
vainer that was on top and is very noticeable. The top vainer is probably
luan. I have no idea what the interior of the plywood is. How can I correct
this mistake so that at least the color is the same and the grain of the
wood is not so noticeably different.


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Shellac sticks - range of colors - melt with alcohol lamp, not lighter
or candle. Heat small metal spatula and smooth it out a bit then sand.
Use artist paints and fine brush to add grain and refinish.

charlie b