I have a chest that i am restoring and after getting layers of paint off i found that the wood has a light green tiny to it and is good looking peace, i was wondering what type of wood it is and what type of stain would bring out the best result.
Chuck

On 2/13/2017 11:53 AM, wrote:
I have a chest that i am restoring and after getting layers of paint
off i found that the wood has a light green tiny to it and is good
looking peace, i was wondering what type of wood it is and what type
of stain would bring out the best result. Chuck



It could be any wood but with a green tint it could be poplar.

Stains will mask a wood appearance. If you want to enhance the existing
grain and simply want to add a layer of protection clear varnish will be
fine.

On 2/13/2017 12:53 PM, wrote:
I have a chest that i am restoring and after getting layers of paint off i found that the wood has a light green tiny to it and is good looking peace, i was wondering what type of wood it is and what type of stain would bring out the best result.
Chuck

Poplar can have a green tint, but it changes to tan/brown tones with
exposure to light, even with a clear finish.

On Monday, February 13, 2017 at 12:00:38 PM UTC-6, Larry Kraus wrote:
Poplar can have a green tint, but it changes to tan/brown tones with
exposure to light, even with a clear finish.

I vote poplar, also.

Magnolia has green steaks in it, sometimes.

Sonny