TV White finish...

without spraying? Is this possible?

I would want to start on a project for the summer and would like a TV white finish on a mahogany body. The problem is that I really dislike spraying since I don't have all the equipment or environment necessary. Is this possible with stains or something? I was thinking of staining with Minwax stain, fill the grain, restain (if needed), and finish up with Tru oil. Any help would be nice.

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Thanks

Any help?

I don't think anyone has an input on this so I'll try the spraying way. Any way I could achieve this with spray paint cans? I would prefer them being from Home Depot or any local store. Maybe use this http://www.homedepot.com/Paint/h_d1/N-25ecodZ5yc1vZar2d/R-100163605/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=lacquer&storeId=10051, spray it lightly and somewhat dry, grain fill, and clear coat?

I can't help you as I have no related experience. Perhaps you could contact Colt W Knight through private messaging. Colt is a treasure chest of knowledge when it comes to finishes.

I don't think anyone has an input on this so I'll try the spraying way. Any way I could achieve this with spray paint cans? I would prefer them being from Home Depot or any local store. Maybe use this http://www.homedepot.com/Paint/h_d1/N-25ecodZ5yc1vZar2d/R-100163605/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=lacquer&storeId=10051, spray it lightly and somewhat dry, grain fill, and clear coat?

Don't use that cause it will give you a solid color. You can get that finish by spraying a thin white wash coat first. Don't go too heavy cause the wood pores have to stay open. You might also have to apply a tan wash coat to get that color. Once you get the color you want apply a brown tinted grain filler and then finish as usual. Mohawk makes a similar product called Bleachtone. You can also try bleaching the wood first,http://antiquerestorers.com/Articles/jeff/using_wood_bleach.htm, followed by a sealer then tinted grain filler. Another way is a pickled oak stain like Minwax. I used that on my kitchen cabinets and its very close but you might still have to bleach it first. Your going to have to experiment on scrap first and see what works best.

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Don't use that cause it will give you a solid color.

So applying it in light and dry passes won't achieve something similar?

You can get that finish by spraying a thin white wash coat first. Don't go too heavy cause the wood pores have to stay open. You might also have to apply a tan wash coat to get that color. Once you get the color you want apply a brown tinted grain filler and then finish as usual. Mohawk makes a similar product called Bleachtone. You can also try bleaching the wood first,http://antiquerestorers.com/Articles/jeff/using_wood_bleach.htm, followed by a sealer then tinted grain filler.

This seems interesting

Blond Mahogany - Use A/B bleach to remove the natural red from the wood. When dry, sand lightly to knock down the grain then apply a dark mustard colored pigment stain (like nutmeg or fruitwood) and wipe all the excess off. This produces a light yellow-brown color that was a popular finish in the forties and early fifties.

Another way is a pickled oak stain like Minwax. I used that on my kitchen cabinets and its very close but you might still have to bleach it first. Your going to have to experiment on scrap first and see what works best.

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Was your kitchen cabinet mahogany or something similar?




Thanks for your help

What do you all think about White Korina (or Limba)? Would it make a great alternative for this? It seems lighter in color and similar in grain to mahogany. Would it be easier to stain, grain fill, and apply Truoil over it?

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No cause you want a translucent finish to show the grain. A paint will cover it. My cabinets are oak but if you bleach the mahogany first you will get the same result.
The white korina might be a good idea since it's lighter.

I think I'll go with White Korina.

Thanks