Dawson's Ridge Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Because of changing room decor and furnishings, I would like to change the existing original walnut oil stain finish to dark red cherry. The existing finish is very flat, not glossy at all. Does anyone have any suggestions as to 1) preparing the existing surface and 2) changing the color to dark red cherry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdfan Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 I've been doing something similar this week. I stripped a pair of oiled oak fortes and stained them natural cherry. I hadto sand the speakers three times with a palm sander, using 60,then 100,then150 grit paper. Be careful, the wood is only a veneer, there is only so far you can go,keep the sander moving. I then used a natural cherry stain/poly combination by minwax. This was the first time I used this product and I was pleased with it. Easy to use,brush on. Three coats and they look excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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