I am building a small keepsake box and would like to attempt a two tone finish. I would like for the box and the lid to be stained brown. The edge of the lid and the base trim I would like to be a black paint finish preferably a matte or milk paint look finish. Then protect all with coats of satin poly.
How could I acomplish this. And what would give me the look i want. The stain is no problem I can handle that.
Could I apply like an oil base black paint or black lacquer directly over the stained areas or would that alter the colour of the black?
A related question is how to apply two different color stains to the same surface or adjacent surfaces without bleed through ruinning the transition?
Any advice and instruction would be appreciated. Thanks
Webby
Edited 2/10/2008 11:51 am ET by webby
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You could use gel stain and masking tape. But my prefered method would be to glue up different species of lumber.
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Bruce S.
I'd try it in this sequence after your finish sanding. Paint edge of lid and let cure. Paint the trim pieces before applicaiton. Make sure the edge where the black paint and the sides meet--the aris--have a nice sharp edge. You can probably sand any places where the black paint has strayed. Mask area where the trim will go being sure that the stain will be fully covered by the edge of the trim. Then apply the brown stain. If any stain ends up on the black paint it will be pretty much unnoticeable, but you can remove any overlap with 400 grit paper or synthetic steel wool. Then remove tape and apply the pre-painted black trim, and touch up as needed. Then, after everything has dried thoroughly apply your top coat varnish.
Thanks I had a similar process in mind. I am experimenting because there are times when I would like to accent trim or areas with a color. complimentary to the stain.
Webby
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