Mixing Minwax Stains
Using a different cup take a small amount of the other color and pour it into the mixing container.
Mixing minwax stains. Keep in mind that the application of any stain to wood will result in varible shades due to the natural properties of the wood and awd is not able to control the outcome therefore awd will not accept rejection of any kind due to final appearance of the finish process. They have been reproduced using digital production techniques. In this edition of quick tips from m. I began by combining six ounces of minwax wood finish ebony with one tablespoon at a time minwax wood finish sedona red as i progressed i tested each combination on a piece of oak and took detailed notes.
Fill up a cup with the base stain and pour it into the mixing container. Stain blending and speaking of mixing stains keep in mind that even though minwax offers an array of both oil based and water based colors you may find that the perfect color for your project is a blend of two or more colors which you custom mix. Wood finish water based penetrating stain. Step 2 stir the polyurethane using a stirring stick.
You can also mix two colors of stain together to achieve the tint that you wish. The colors shown are for reference purposes only. For successful results mix oil based stain only with oil based paint and water based stain only with water based paint. Always test stain on a hidden area of the wood to verify desired color.
Mixing guide kitchen countertops kitchen cabinets minwax stain counter tops furniture makeover wood projects it is finished stains flooring more information. Wood finish oil based penetrating stain. Stain colors available are any minwax oil or water based spray and wipe stains. For instance if the base of the stain is water you can mix any other water based stain to it.
Start small and increase as you go. Stain and paint can be mixed safely to achieve your desired color. We suggest that you select 1 cabinet door. The same would be true.
After a few tries i was close but needed a little more sedona red to balance the dark tints of ebony. Stir the stain in its container to assure a consistent color throughout the stain. Minwax helps you select the ideal stain color for your wood project.