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**edgeofrzn** · 07-04-2018, 03:41 PM

Newbie here. I’ve had these old dining chairs stashed away for a few years. Acquired from a family member. Started sanding about 5 coarse of paint off to find some nice looking wood underneath, oak I think. What’s the best stain to use to keep the natural color and bring out the grain more? No idea how old these are.

**jm423** · 07-09-2018, 06:16 PM

You still have a chore ahead of you but off to a good start. If not too much trouble, I would load up one of them and head to a Sherwin-Williams (or similar) dealer, NOT a big-box store. They will have sample chips and knowledgeable folks to help you. Just my suggestion, but based on experience

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edgeofrzn Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Jul 04 2018 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Old chairs reno Newbie here. I’ve had these old dining chairs stashed away for a few years. Acquired from a family member. Started sanding about 5 coarse of paint off to find some nice looking wood underneath, oak I think. What’s the best stain to use to keep the natural color and bring out the grain more? No idea how old these are. Attached Images

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07-09-2018, 06:16 PM	#2
jm423 Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Sep 18 2011 Age: 82 Posts: 1,116 Rep Power: 4723171	You still have a chore ahead of you but off to a good start. If not too much trouble, I would load up one of them and head to a Sherwin-Williams (or similar) dealer, NOT a big-box store. They will have sample chips and knowledgeable folks to help you. Just my suggestion, but based on experience

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