My dresser

Pretty nice Dresser.

Although I’m going to have to be a Critic and say that I’m not to big on the Handles of the Drawers, but the color and constructions is pretty nice.

Very well done.

Handi

-- Jimmy "Handi" Warner, http://jwarner75.etsy.com, http://handisworkshop.blogspot.com

Nice dresser. Good to see that you can get senior management involved in production. ;^)

Nic,
I’m trying to accomplish something similar. I’ve bought a piece of red oak to try and replicate, both using the water based Cappuccino, and the gel Java from general finishes. I sanded to 180. If I wipe of the excess of both with a rag, it doesn’t get nearly that dark. But if I basically just brush an even coat with a foam brush, it turns out almost black in color. Am I missing something?

Here are the steps that we followed…..We sanded to 220 grit sandpaper with an orbital sander. Then with a wet cloth, we wiped down the wood to open the pores of the oak. Once it completely drys, We sanded it with 220 again. Tack Cloth the project to absorb the dust, Then With a foam brush, We applied the General Finish Water Base Espresso and let it saturate without wiping it off. The Stain went on fairly evenly being a thicker stain. You have to work fast to keep it even. We applied 2 coats. Then came over the top with the General Finish Water Base Finish, Satin Finish. If you have a problem with the stain lifting, make sure you give it enough time to dry, 24 plus hours. We have also dabbled with adding a darker tint to the Satin Finish. All these tips were from the General Finish Website. The Espresso Stain looks black, but as the light hits it, it pops the grain. Lemme Know if this works for you.

Nic

Thanks! My problem is that I’m trying to match a crib, that has a distinct brown tone to it, although very dark. I may end up having to go the dye route…... Again thanks for the write up, I’ll try that first.

I find the dye kind of tricky to get the color i want. a lot of trial and error. but it certainly is more consistant. Definately do it in small amounts as not to ruin an entire can of poly.