After deciding that I was probably going to want some sort of blend, our flooring company talked me through some options. "isBuyable": "true", A few weeks ago on Youtube, I wanted to see the effects of different stains on White Pine and Poplar, well this time I used common Red Oak that you can buy at Lowes or Home Depot. "19195": "7604101", "sequence": "30.00000", This is what it looks like after drying a couple of days, with Minwax Ipswich Pine Stain. "uniqueID": "7000000000000005586" ", The floors look great. "usage": "Defining", "partNumber": "1543313", "product_number": "700444444", "product_number": "700434444", "isDiscontinued": "false", "searchable": false, "comparable": true, "partNumber": "650851587", Click OK to extend your time for an additional 30 minutes. While dark walnut can look very modern, its also a bolder choice than weathered oak or special walnut. 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This is what it looks like after drying a couple of days, with Minwax Classic Gray Stain. }], "defaultDisplayFlag": "false", "ItemImage": "//sherwin.scene7.com/is/image/sw/paint_template-1?layer=comp&wid=250&fmt=jpeg&qlt=92%2c0&op_sharpen=0&resMode=sharp2&op_usm=0.0%2c0.0%2c0%2c0&iccEmbed=0&printRes=150&_tparam_layer_1_src=sw/71014000-16-minwax-wood-finish-2750-jacobean-1G", "isDiscontinued": "false", "472541": "Satisfaction Guaranteed", "sequence": "10.00000", "facetable": false, Can I Use Grey Wood Floors with Cherry Cabinets? "sales_number": "6508-51587" { "searchable": false, "isBuyable": "true", "sales_number": "155-0862" "19191": "1543297", "uniqueID": "7000000000000364500" And if you want a timeless look, skip the stain and add a clear coat to your floor. "displayable": true, "displayable": true, ] ", "identifier": "Provincial", , "displayable": true, "identifier": "1 Gallon", "value": "Fruitwood", "identifier": "1 Gallon", } "identifier": "ATT_calc_base_name_or_package_color_", "comparable": true, "identifier": "ATT_calc_size__volume_or_weight_+_item_", "Attributes": { }], "usage": "Defining", "values": [{ "unitOfMeasure": "", "usage": "Defining", "sequence": "30.00000", "usage": "Defining", 5. This is what it looks like after drying a couple of days, with Minwax GunStock Stain. } }], "19211": "PCP_27431", Key Takeaways You can put weathered oak stain on red oak. { "usage": "Defining", "unitID": "", "attributes": [ "defaultDisplayFlag": "false", "uniqueID": "7000000000004551002" So what does this 'guy' offer then? "unitOfMeasure": "", "ATT_calc_base_name_or_package_color_": "Early American", { "facetable": true, "sequence": "30.00000", "searchable": true, While weathered oak does have a gray tint, it has yellow undertones that make it look tan when applied to the floor. } "displayable": true, "values": [{ "unitID": "", You can use a whitewash stain for a lighter look or go darker with a walnut. "product_number": "700484444", "ItemThumbnailImage": "//sherwin.scene7.com/is/image/sw/paint_template-1?layer=comp&wid=250&fmt=jpeg&qlt=92%2c0&op_sharpen=0&resMode=sharp2&op_usm=0.0%2c0.0%2c0%2c0&iccEmbed=0&printRes=150&_tparam_layer_1_src=sw/710450000-16-minwax-wood-finish-231-gunstock-1G", "unitOfMeasure": "", Creating flawless finishes for over 60 years Expert wood finishing quality since 1958 for the professional, DIY fixer upper, furniture maker or home restoration project. You can find weathered oak stains from Minwax, DuraSeal, and Varathane. "sequence": "2955.00000", { Congratulations on the new floor. 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Its pretty sheer, so it will tone down the color rather than change it. "unitID": "", "unitID": "", }, { "partNumber": "1543388", Or water based? "ATT_calc_size__volume_or_weight_+_item_": "1 Gallon", "attributes": [ "languageCode": "es_MX" "partNumber": "1543347", "unitOfMeasure": "", This is what it looks like after drying a couple of days, with Minwax GunStock Stain. "storeDisplay": false, "usage": "Defining", "identifier": "ATT_calc_base_name_or_package_color_", "searchable": true, "name": "Base", "facetable": true, "Attributes": { "uniqueID": "7000000000004438940" "19188": "PCP_27431", "Sheen_N/A": 85 "sequence": "510.00000", "isBuyable": "true", "Base_Red Mahogany": 104, "isTintable": "false", "usage": "Defining", "sequence": "10.00000", The new flooring color made our space seem larger and more polished looking. "875512": "102202710", "facetable": false, "Sheen_N/A": 101, "AttributeValues": { }, "sequence": "30.00000", or just to say hi. "identifier": "1 Gallon", .. consider then painted cabinets in a soft tan / drab ware tone . "Sheen_N/A": 101, }, { "identifier": "ATT_calc_size__volume_or_weight_+_item_", ] }, "ATT_sheen": "N/A" "uniqueID": "7000000000000364144" "identifier": "ATT_calc_base_name_or_package_color_", "ItemImage467": "//sherwin.scene7.com/is/image/sw/paint_template-1?layer=comp&wid=250&fmt=jpeg&qlt=92%2c0&op_sharpen=0&resMode=sharp2&op_usm=0.0%2c0.0%2c0%2c0&iccEmbed=0&printRes=150&_tparam_layer_1_src=sw/70011444-14-minwax-wood-finish-2126-driftwood-1Q", "attributes": [ "AttributeValues": { "name": "Base", }, "580521": "Satisfaction Guaranteed", "sequence": "10.00000", "ATT_calc_base_name_or_package_color_": "Ebony", This method of cutting an oak log produces boards for flooring that are very stable compared to Plain-sawn and that are characterized by beautiful medullary-ray figuring (the vertical bands or plates of unspecialized tissue that radiate between the pith and the bark of the tree). 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Then just br "attributes": [ "uniqueID": "7000000000000005584" ] "uniqueID": "7000000000004551002" { "displayable": true, { "comparable": true, "identifier": "ATT_calc_base_name_or_package_color_", So getting it right is pretty important. { "value": "1 Quart", I love this mix Whitney, thank you for the write up! }, "storeDisplay": false, { "unitID": "", "19206": "PCP_27431", { { "Attributes": { For questions, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-474-3794. }, "attributes": [ "Container Size_1 Gallon": 100 "AttributeValues": { "comparable": true, "value": "1 Quart", }], "uniqueID": "7000000000000005584" "searchable": false, "19218": "PCP_27431", "ItemImage": "//sherwin.scene7.com/is/image/sw/paint_template-1?layer=comp&wid=250&fmt=jpeg&qlt=92%2c0&op_sharpen=0&resMode=sharp2&op_usm=0.0%2c0.0%2c0%2c0&iccEmbed=0&printRes=150&_tparam_layer_1_src=sw/700494444-14-minwax-wood-finish-272-honey-1Q", "value": "1 Quart", "product_number": "710130000", "unitID": "", { "uniqueID": "7000000000000364525" "storeDisplay": false, "sequence": "3065.00000", "values": [{ }], Hardwood floors are a huge investment, so go for something classic. 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WebFind the best prices on Minwax Wood Finish Oil-Based Red Oak Semi-Transparent Interior Stain (1-Gallon) | 710830000 and read product reviews. }, "values": [{ "searchable": true, "defaultDisplayFlag": "true", "values": [{ "defaultDisplayFlag": "false", "facetable": true, "uniqueID": "7000000000004551002" }, "partNumber": "1543420", }, { }, "ATT_sheen": "N/A" "value": "1 Quart", This is what it looks like after drying a couple of days, with Minwax Red Oak Stain. "unitID": "", "sales_number": "426-3414" "sales_number": "154-5284" }, "unitID": "", "values": [{ "unitOfMeasure": "", "partNumber": "102202710", 4. This is what it looks like after drying a couple of days, with Minwax Ipswich Pine Stain. 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"isDiscontinued": "false", "storeDisplay": false, We have resources about flooring brands, different types of flooring, maintenance and how-to tips. "usage": "Defining", { "comparable": true, Of course, because of the red tint of the wood, you need to test out several stains to find one that you like. "unitOfMeasure": "", "ATT_sheen": "N/A" "values": [{ "product_number": "711500000", "displayable": true, "name": "Base", Putting this stain over red oak will make the floors a little darker and browner. "Attributes": { "value": "Honey", "Base_Dark Walnut": 104, "comparable": true, Gray, the it neutral of recent years, has left beige in the shade. Signup to become a PaintPerks member. 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