If we dont want our builders grade oak cabinets to dark, can we apply one coat? Two coats? Is it going to look horrible if we don't do three coats?
1112731
We were very pleased with two coats, it just didn't seem complete with just one coat
1112732
No the first coat goes on very streaky. You will think you messed it up but the second and third coats even it out. The color is the same from the first to second coats it just adds more coverage.
1112733
If you are really diligent about applying the coats evenly, you could probably do two coats. I did a window seat and I could have stopped after two coats but needed one more coat for it to be dark enough to match the floors. I don't think you could get an even finish with one coat. Maybe test the inside of a cabinet door first to see if you like it. This color is really beautiful once you get it on.
1112734
I put it on oak trim and it didn't come out real dark.....I put 2 coats on that part. Hope this helps
1112735
No, it won't look horrible. Each coat will get darker. I also bought the darker shade (I forget what it's called), but I think I ended up only using 2 coats because it would have looked black. You can use as many coats as you want to get the correct shade you are going for. I would also recommend the polyeurethine clear coat to finish.
951302
It is the most wonderful thing I have ever used on my cabinets. Mine also had spots around the handles. I put three coats on the front of the cabinets. It covered absolutely everything. Has been three years and still look great.
2208329
I am so glad that we used the glaze. IMO it made a huge difference in the Cocoa finish. They went from brown cabinets that looked painted which I wasn't completely sold on to cabinets that I love that look a lot more natural.
2273900
It gives a more real cabinet finish as opposed to regular semi gloss paint and does not require a primer. If you use regular paint (semi-gloss) you must prime first! Good luck!
1673044
The color of the island is similar to natural oak, but definitely darker. Our cabinets are natural oak and the island certainly doesn't match them, but doesn't look bad to us.
1786603
I can tell you the dark oil is VERY dark. I have never seen red oak flooring, however, I looked it up on line... My opinion would be to use the light one. Unless you are looking to darken the grain of the flooring, then you could use the dark and try to darken it. It you are looking more for blending, polishing, shining, I'd go with light.
232703
No to all your questions. This is a dark polish, almost a stain, but it is veri beautiful on dark wood. There is also a light polish for medium to light wood. My family has used this product for years until the product was discontinued in the stores. We buy it on line now.
135165
You'll still want to apply a standard finish. This just colors the wood, it doesn't protect it in any way
1746277
no, you must spray or use a brush to apply multiple coats. For large projects, sprat it; for small projects a small paint can version works best. P.S. The more layers you put down, the better the performance....time comsumuing, but well worth the time and money!!!!
1049871
Use thin layers but you'll have to apply more coats. Making sure each one is completely dry before adding another
1521519
I think it will depend on how dark you want you vanity and closet to be. I used the 1/2 pint on a double sink 3 drawer vanity and had enough left over to do my one sink vanity with 2 drawers. The color I prefered was dark with no grain showing and it worked out well. Probably 3 to 4 coats.
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Use a gloss black primer, and then paint *extremely* light coats of chrome, building it up slowly. I find that 2-3 coats works best, and it dries very quickly in between coats. I have looked everywhere for a "manual" or directions, but have not found one, so the info I am giving you is based on my own tests. I tried it many different ways, and only gloss black with light chrome coats gave me the high polish results I was looking for. It should also be sealed if it's going to be even lightly handled, and again the sealing should be done with a very light hand. I would recommend testing on plastic spoons to make sure you have things right before you go to model, as stripping this stuff is a real PITA. Happy Painting!
707138
I put it on darker wood and have only the first coat on it so far. I dont think I will be able to tell over this dark wood if it has any discoloration.
141324
Absolutely--I painted my to match my cabinets. First, sand lightly to dull the surface, then paint with two coats. Turned out great. I did the painting before I did assembly.
546560
VERY similar. There are color variations in the stain as the picture indicates that vary enough the cabinet could blend with many finishes. Those areas that appear lighter think would be called a "golden oak" and the areas that appear darker have warm browns to almost a cherry or mahogany appearance especially in the detail work. My cabinet is beautiful and has already gotten many compliments. The way this has been stained gives it a very european olde world look. Hope that helps
1072644
I would start with one coat and see how you like the way your floor looks and how easily a damp cloth picks up dirt. You can always apply a second or third coat. Don't forget, eventually you will have to remove wax build up. So, the fewer coats, the better.
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I didn't finish a can yet. I got a nice finish with 4-5 light coats. I guess it depends on the wood. I had dry unfinished wood. I hope that helps.