Nearly Retired (I am now) Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I don't want to spend a lot of money on furnishing a house that I occupy for maybe 2 months a year. We have a fine new light oak kitchen table (bought cheap) and I can't find oak chairs that are within my budget especially as I need 8. I can't find anything under about £70 each. The table is danish oiled. What if I bought some cheap unstained plain vanilla softwood chairs and stained them light oak? Any ideas on a stain or oil or even a coloured wax please? I would plan to use UK products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I've been through a lot of this lately.Have a look here.In general I found that you have to be very careful with coloured waxes, and the room lighting can make a huge difference to colour. I haven't tried any water-based dyes yet, but I will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearly Retired (I am now) Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share Posted April 3, 2007 Thanks Dick - it looks like a lot of experimenting on the underside of the seat panels is going to happen. PS I like the room in the Oak Beam thread - you have been busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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