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ChihuahuaMomma
Feb 4, 2008, 06:21 PM
I need to know what sort of stain to use for my desk. I want it to be shiny and to match this particular bed room set. IKEA | Beds | Full/Double bed frames | MALM | Bed frame (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S69849241)
The medium brown.;)

Goodmorningworld17
Feb 4, 2008, 06:43 PM
Go to a local store, and find a helper, then ask them to match the color of the wood! (take a high-def or color-accurate close-up picture) and match the stain.

Remember that layers of stain will change the darkness of it and to wait for it to dry before each new coat. And remember too tape every-attaching item you don't want stained!!

(I once worked for a painter who did several stain jobs :) )

Clough
Feb 7, 2008, 03:26 AM
I'm sorry that I didn't notice your question sooner ChihuahuaMomma, because one of the things that I have done for years in order to make a living is that I apply finishes to unfinished furniture and also refinish furniture. If you haven't already finished the job, would you please tell me what kind of material such as maybe wood your desk is made of? And, if it is wood, what kind of wood is it? Thanks!

ChihuahuaMomma
Feb 7, 2008, 03:23 PM
I have no idea what sort of wood it is...

Clough
Feb 8, 2008, 01:30 AM
Then, let's work on what type of wood that it might be. Okay? Do you have a digital camera?

ChihuahuaMomma
Feb 8, 2008, 06:20 PM
Then, let's work on what type of wood that it might be. Okay? Do you have a digital camera?
I do... it's already been stained, so I don't think it would be visible..

Clough
Feb 8, 2008, 11:21 PM
Do you mean that you have already stained it to match the bedroom set?

ChihuahuaMomma
Feb 9, 2008, 11:51 AM
NO I stained it before I got the bedroom set and it doesn't match, it was a matte stain. I'm pretty sure I can get sort of a close color to the set, but what do I look for if I want it to be shiny?

Clough
Feb 11, 2008, 03:27 AM
If you would provide a close-up image of the top of your desk and also one of your whole desk, as well as a close-up image of the bed frame that you are considering, that would give me a much better idea as to what we are dealing with here.

Deft makes a spray lacquer that is available in either a semi-gloss or gloss finish. Using it on whatever stain you have on the desk should solve your problem as to how to make it shiny. When I look at the image that I can see on the site for the bed frame, I am seeing just black. But, maybe it's not really black.

If you would like to use the Deft lacquer, I can guide you in how to use it. I use it a lot on any number of existing types of stains.

Clough
Feb 21, 2008, 12:13 AM
I am wondering how things worked out for you with this project, ChihuahuaMomma, if you wouldn't mind letting me know, please?

ChihuahuaMomma
Feb 21, 2008, 12:32 AM
I bought a new desk!

Clough
Feb 21, 2008, 12:34 AM
Cool! Does it match the bed?

ChihuahuaMomma
Feb 21, 2008, 01:37 AM
It does, so does the new dresser that I just got off Craigs list for $40!!

Clough
Feb 21, 2008, 01:53 AM
Not a bad deal! Years ago, I talked some people who wanted $70.00 for a dining room table, chairs and buffet down to $40.00 for the set.

Are you still having any problem with the shininess that you were wondering about matching to the bed set?

ChihuahuaMomma
Feb 21, 2008, 02:15 AM
Nope, it matches perfectly.

Clough
Feb 21, 2008, 02:58 AM
Cool! That's great then!