Eddie Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 Our main living area is covered in pine cladding and has become darker with age - we recently bought some new which is a nice pale cream colour. I find the dark colour very gloomy. Does any one know what type of paint - available in France - is best to use on it? Or is it possible to bleach it? Pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 I know what you mean about the colour going dark. I have used an oil based silk finish paint to good effect. I have also experimented with colour washes with a thin acrylic paint to lighten it up a bit while leaving the grain showing. I think this could be successful although I have never actually used this technique as the final finish. They sell lambris in an effect called 'cerus' I think to give you an idea what I mean.I have never tried bleach. Is there an inconspicuous area you could try? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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