thedave Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 I'm trying to decide between the Oak and Walnut cabinets in the Heresy IVs. We have oak floors and an oak console, but the stock photos of the oak make it look kind of meh. Has anyone seen them in person? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thedave Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, Randyh said: I added a large picture of distressed oak -------now if these were mine , I would add Winmax -----WIPE ON POLY - this would make them more alive and show the grain - Think you could do that to a veneer like this? I think I like the deepness of Walnut's grain, that might be where I'm getting caught up here. The idea of deepening the grain via Winmax or whatever hadn't crossed my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thedave Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 3 hours ago, Randyh said: - right , having oak floors means the walnut is off with the rest of the decor -The Winmax wipe on poly is hand rubbed ----so you 're just adding a tone to deepen the grain -- where I like it is to add protection to the veneer from drying given UV rays or to avoid scratches and peeling or a hit by an object - it will add a slight satin finish and not a shine , and it will be a harder surface and a slightly darker appearance with a lot more detail from the grain of the wood veneer -- That's not a terrible idea. If nothing else I'd have it in my back pocket if the oak grain I received underwhelmed me. Do you mean... Minwax? Having trouble finding Winmax... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glens Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Too much pre-thought going on. The lighting in that photo is, guaranteed, totally different than you've got in your room. A little contrast would be desirable anyway, in my opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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