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Hi Macenna. I worked in the paint department at home depot for 11 years and I was very fortunate to work with 2 retired painters that taught me SO MUCH! Anyways one of the things they taught me is if you're trying to match an existing stain and getting close but not quite there, try some of the amber shellac on top. It gives it the depth of the aged stain and finish and will often get you exactly there. Anyways, hope this helps!
Their you Go...exactly what was needed to get that stain Right..
Shellac is a great idea!
Yes it really does help make it look more authentic :) did the same when i made my own apothecary cabinet and wanting it to look antiqe:)
I was coming to say this! I’ve been following someone restoring an old home and all the original wood was shellacked anyway and it ended up all matching perfectly!
@@kylieball933 is it the 2nd Empire home??
Am I the only one that kept replaying when she tapped the tops of all the cans? 😂 those tones and rhythm were so satisfying!
Also would recommend mixing stains if you find ones that are close but not quite it. I had to match my wood floors and found one that was the right saturation of brown but too cool toned. I applied a base layer of the brown, let it dry, and then reapplied a red stain on top of it and it warmed it up to match!
I did several times!
They were! And my brain was like, "some time in the future, someone will use this in their music and I will remember that scene"
I knew it couldn’t just be me!!!
Omg it was a magical sound haha
Lol me too 😂
Keep in mind your finish is going to alter the color a lot, so might be worth putting some poly on top just to see. The old stuff was likely finished with oil, so you might get closer if you stick to oil based for stain and finish. Also, you can mix stains to find the perfect color. Just takes trial and error.
Signal boost!
I was thinking that perhaps the original wood was stained with a few coats of boiled linseed oil or tung oil.
@@eviep2 or shellac
Someone mentioned amber shellac which might be the perfect solution!
also, she tries to replicate a colour which is resulting of the treatment plus the ageing. Just challenging because heir’s going to change too.
Hi Macenna - would it soften the look of the closet door frosted glass if you rounded out the corners of the clear area surrounding the floral stencil - I think it would look really lovely if you could make it more oval...It would also accomplish having less clear area through which you are able to see the closet contents.
I thought the same thing!
3:43 the sound you make with your nail on the little cans is so satisfying 🤗
the tapping of the stain cans was so satisfying for no reason
Felt the same :D
SAME. such a good little melody lol
Came here to comment the same!!! I watched like 5 times!!! 😂
For the glass in the door, I would find someone with a cricut or similar to make you a negative stencil that you can stick to the glass, then spray frosting around. That way the design is clear and the rest of the door is frosted. It'll look more like the original too.
Exactly what I was thinking!
I feel like the reeded glass in that closet door would look so pretty in that space! I think the frosted glass looks a little too diy if that makes sense. Also love the painting from your mom!!
From a color specialist hair stylist lol, when going from light to dark we need to put the underlying pigment into blonde hair before our final color. So I’d try staining with one coat of a *light* orange then go in with something that is the level of darkness you’re looking for that is that warm orange/cherry/brown but mostly brown? Might work not sure hehe also don’t be afraid of putting orangy on top of something purply. Something slightly purple might help cancel out the yellow in the new wood? Not sure, but hope this helps!
Your mom is truly gifted. Her understanding of light and skill in sharing what she sees is a gift to the rest of us💖
Kingsley looking through the box. Thinking where is my toys. Adorable 🥰
Hi MaCenna, you need to really mix the stain (not just a couple of stirs) all the pigment has settled to the bottom of the cans. What you are getting dipping a rag into the top is very water-down color. The pigment will make the color much richer. You may also need to do several layers of stain ( I recommend at least two) to achieve the deep rich color of the older finish. Hope this helps!
For the stain, I left this comment on a recent video:
I could be wrong, but I believe that in order to get a good color match, you might need to use shellac. I’ve been watching Kaleb (on “The 2nd Empire Strikes Back” UA-cam channel) restore an 1890’s home that also has bead board, plinths, rosettes, etc… He shows his whole process of stripping and shellacking the wood, so his channel might be worth a watch. :)
+1 to shellac. Also Renovation Husbands on Instagram have done this.
Came to say this
100% Agree!!!
The formula for your stain is: 2 as a base + 10% 3 to deepen and give nuance, + 15% to 20% 6 to add the warmth and the glow. Trust me on this, I mix colours every day. Remember to adjust as you like. Work with tablespoon measurements and mix. Keep a meticulous record and when you get the mix you want, mix all the stain you need at the same time in buckets and store in the tins again.l You will never be able to re mix the stain so you have to do it all at once.
In my opinion to match the age you need to varnish over the gunstock stain. Not poly. Varnish adds an amber aged glow
Good luck on your stain hunt! I’ve had to do a similar thing before and might I recommend layering? Use a brush to paint on a base stain with the right orange/red tone (like the one you both loved), let it sit, then wipe and dry. Then use a more neutral brown tone as the second layer and repeat the process. Layering makes is easier to repeat across your projects and since the first tone penetrates the most, the second tone adds the dimension without settling too intensely. Can’t wait to watch more videos! Thank you for sharing your home :)
Came to the comments to suggest the same thing!
Katie - thinking the same; the wood needs the stain to saturate a bit. Enjoy your day!
3:43 was so satisfying with the sound of the tins!! 😅
The glass for the closet door is absolutely stunning. And yes, your mother does deserve praise for her work, it's incredible. Great job on everything!
Love the frosted glass! If you don’t like the clear square, maybe frost the entire glass then stencil over it in white??
Yes,that’s the solution!
Try testing the stains with the finish coat (ie: verathane wood finish) because that protective top coat will "add" some pop to the stain colours and be a truer final colour and hopefully match! I liked the gunstock! I love watching you so much I am forgetting to deal with my own home renos!
We have a farmhouse that is about the same age as your cottage and when we needed to match stain, we took a piece of woodwork to a custom cabinet shop and they did a great job mixing a close match. No old patina of course, but very good. Also- your mom is an amazing artist! That floral made me just gasp!
Yes get some help ask a professional.
Someone PLEASE tell me where MaCenna gets all her energy !!!! I need just a little bit these days and every time I watch her vlogs I wonder when she sleeps and how I can accomplish as much as she does and keep going with such wonderful positivity and enthusiasm for each and every project. She is a wonder and I never miss a video.....just an amazing Wonder Woman !! Love Her !!!!! This house is just a marvel and I enjoy watching her tackle every little detail.
Your Mom's talent always leave me speechless!! That entryway painting is amazing!!!
So this might not work, but since sealers over the years tend to yellow have you thought about trying a yellow-ish polyurethane on top of the stain? I know usually it’s better to buy clear sealer, but maybe if you do it on purpose you can fake the “old” stain look. It might be interesting to test out! Good luck with this project, matching old woods is always an adventure!
Stain is like fingernail polish the more coats you put on it the darker and more brilliant the color gets and then you seal it
Fluted glass would look so good for that window in the closet! Very vintage look to it
My Dad has restored parts of my families old farmhouse; he had the same issue with matching stains. It's very challenging to match a color compared to a natural process that happens over time. Having some oil-based top coat or shellac may give you the best results for the aged look your wanting.
Shellac is especially attractive on walnut, mahogany, and fine veneer woods. It polishes well, plus is the basis for the traditional French polish finish on very fine furniture.
I’m still absolutely OBSESSED with your entry makeover. That moody vibe is everything. That paint color is beautiful, your moms art is stunning and all your vintage finds are chefs kiss! Good luck with the hunt for the perfect stain! 🤞🏻
Try a second coat on your favorite, it will make a huge difference and be very close to the original wood piece. Gonna have to watch again as I missed the frosted glass in the closet door. Your vision is all coming together!
LOVE the fluted glass idea… i commented that on the last video, i love that you had the same thought lol! i feel like it would give a more high end finish rather than the spray and you could easily add in some matching decor pieces, i know you have plenty! and if frosted is still ideal, maybe try some frosted vinyl with a cutout.
Was literally just thinking to myself “Where’s MaCenna”? And here you are! Can’t wait to see what you’re working on.
Same 😅
Me, too!
Me toooo 😂
Me too!!!
Your mom's work really is beautiful! We recently bought our first home, so when we get to the decorating stage, I will for sure be buying some prints from your mom's Etsy!
The premium fast dry stains you need to coat and then wait to wipe off the excess after 2-3 min. The standard you can wipe on with a rag (without leaving excess to soak in). This is from someone who just spent a month testing stain to match existing 100 yr old baseboard 😁 Early American ended up being the best match for me, and I think it’s pretty close to your trim.
3:43 that sound is so satisfying
Stain #2 is VERY close, perhaps perfect after sealed. So many stain projects to work on!
By using more than one coat I think #2 will do the job.
@@maureenreinhart1335 my thoughts exactly
Your mom has the best taste ever……..Love her picks at discount shopping spree.
I would suggest looking into stain matching that you can get done at Sherwin Williams or Norbergs if you have those in your area. I'm not sure what other stores offer stain matching but those are the ones I'm pretty sure about. They have stain products that come in tint bases so that they can actually have different colorant added or adjusted until it matches yours. I know Sherwin Williams does not require an additional charge for matching but I do not know if Norbergs does. Something to possibly look into that could save time and money in the future
Edit: I see a lot of comments about second coating. I'm not an expert but matbe double check the product you have because some recommend against second coating as it will not penitrate and can cause a tacky or imperfect texture.
This is such a good comment! So much useful info, and the tidbit about the double staining. Thanks for all your knowledge:))
MaCenna tapping on the stain cans at 3:43 was the most satisfying sound ever
For stain I think #2 Two coats might be perfect
To make your stain color more intense, rich, and a little darker you can put another layer of stain on. I think the first one that you tried the top one if you put two coats it could be right. Maybe.
Can't wait for the next vlog to see what goodies you found! Kingsley at the end is so cute!!! Makes me miss my pup so much!!! Your hallway moment is just fabulous!!!! Ughhh.......what a first glimpse at your beautiful home!!!!!!
🎅🎅🎅❤️❤️❤️💚💚💚Im so glad your mom got that Santa! I don’t know if you saw my last comment from the other vlog when you both saw him in the store. It’s a Santa made in the 70’s from a pattern. My mom used to make all my clothes and my dolls clothes and she made that Santa the year that pattern came out! We still have him with all his little presents in the pockets and everything!!!!! I think it was from the Sew-fro fabric pattern days. I used to go to sew-fro store with my mom while she picked out the seasons patterns and watched her make all the things!!!!! Xoxoox
Your mom is a little pocket rocket I absolutely adore her what a sweet little gentle soul but so funny aswell, her art is absolutely amazing 👏 💖
I was literally coming to UA-cam the whole day, looking for the new video. I live in Spain and it is 12:30 am (past midnight), but I will go to bed later just to watch this! ❤️❤️❤️
As a non American, I am OBSESSED with your moms southern accent 😍 talk to me all day long mama!
Okay my house next!
I found that using wood conditioner first helps the stain pop a little more
3:44 so satisfying 👂👂👂👂🤌
Agreed! Your mom is an extraordinary talent!😍😍😍
That little glimpse of the glass in the closet door looks really good!
One of the staining hacks I used was to do a ‘wash’ with watered down acrylic/latex paint underneath a stain to match a color better. Sometimes I would also lightly tint the sealer with an ‘aged’ color to get an even closer match
I love the hallway. It looks elegant.
Hi MaCenna!! I just talked to my Hubby about your issue with matching the stain. He’s been in the construction/painting area for over 25 years. He’s saying that you need to take the old molding with the stain your trying to match with a fresh piece of wood (needs to be large of the same material) into Sherwin Williams. They will stain match for you. They’ve done this for my husband many many times and it was on point. ❤️ LOVE your entryway btw!!
9:38 I think the window looks amazing as is it adds so much to the door and space
Just like the rest are saying. Try amber Shellac over the gunstock and see if it gives you close to what you want.
Another trick that has helped me with an antique finish in the past has been the steel wool and vinegar trick (soak steel wool in vinegar overnight and then use the vinegar as a wash over the bare pine). That creates a reaction with the wood and results in close to the rosette color that you’re looking for. It will still result in heavy reverse graining, but it does look more weathered/antique. Works best on oak, but will orange up pine quite a bit. Then seal that with a clear coat or amber shellac when done.
Last trick, if you need to “add grime” to make the finish look more like 100 year old finish, see if your mother has glazing medium and brown oil paint that you can borrow and combine for a wash over the top if you need to deepen the color. Wipe on over the top of the dried shellac coat(s) and wipe off. Then another deal coat of something crystal clear (water based poly, clear shellac, or polyacrylic) that matches the sheen of the original trim.
Your videos are to short. 🥰so love you and Romeo and especially Mom. Would love to see your dad I’m sure he is just as talented as you are. The painting your mom did,is exquisite,gorgeous. I love her ❤️
I just watched an Instagram about using oil stain. Make sure to dry your rags outside for at least 3 days uncovered. It can spontaneously go into flames in trash cans, or other containers.
I just love the finish entry hall. Just love "all the things"! So looking forward to more of your talent to be show to the world in the next video. Thanks for another wonderful video.
Bathroom gives tropical theme, kitchen gives beach theme, and hallway gives old England theme. Love the variety and mix of different styles. Excited to see the end when every room feels like a different place 💖
I can’t get enough of your entryway and your mom’s art. Gorgeous.
I loveee your Mom’s painting!
The sound when you taped the cars of stain was 110% satisfied
I recently learned of an Edwardian method that helps with the aged shine. You use a mixture of Linseed oil, Gin and black treacle to rub on the wood OR warm beer. Both options clean and replenish the finished wood. I've never tried it but I saw it in a youtube video about Edwardian living (from Absolute History) and thought of your project.
beautiful.....your entryway is the start of the magnificient "road trip" to what is coming...such excitement....i wish i were there to be embraced by your talents ♥
Everything is looking INCREDIBLE! When I do custom stains, I layer them. Instead of mixing them together in a cup, or something.. I stain one color, wipe it, let it dry. Then layer another color over top. I hope that helps?? Loving absolutely everything you do!
An idea for the glass. Could you put the stencil down and paint over it with that stuff that you can put on windows that protects it when you're painting the window frames. Then you could take the stencil off, frost the entire glass, let it dry, and then remove the protective coating you put on. That would frost most of the glass and the stencil would then be the see-through part.
You and your Mom crack me up, such a good relationship you have 😃
I never comments on your videos but 1) f****** love them. They always brighten up my week and get me into a productive mood. Thank you for that. 2) when you tapped the stain containers counting them it was such a cool little set of sounds. I really hope somebody takes that as like a sound bite and makes it into a song because it was really neat! Anyways, I look forward to you renovation progress. Your guest bathroom is immaculate ☺️💙
Try mixing gunstock with golden oak. Then using an oil based clear coat. The oil based gives the richness that water based lacks. Especially in old trim that was done with oil originally.
I can’t wait to see you finish the rest of the house. The entryway is perfect! I love the moody elegance!
3:43 that sounded so satisfying 🎶🎶
I love how Kinsley gets so excited when you show your haul
So, really great comments already, my add-on is I've found really great success layering stains to get depth. Gives a different effect than mixing, and you can leave each colour on for a different time... My thought would be to try the gunstock at full strength and then wipe on one of the darker options and wipe off again right away... I was thinking mahogany but you have a mix of water and oil stains and I can't remember which is which. 😊
Still mad-love that hall... And yes, your mom is a brilliant artist. It's awesome to see someone just create because they love creating and putting it out into the world.
Oh I love to see your Shining Light and some bright pink color. Beautiful!
You can ask the paint store the color match stain! I used to work at a Sherwin Williams and did this all the time! They will pick a stain close and add tint until they match it! Then you will have a formula on file that you can easily get again and again.
Make sure you are using the same type of wood as your piece you want to match. Stain looks different on oak than pine.
MaCenna, have you thought about etching the glass with etching cream instead of frosting it? That would give you an even/non cloudy appearance. Had fun “tagging along” as always 🤗
Your Mother is very talented!
If the block part of the stencil bugs you, you could try using art masking fluid! Just paint the stencil with the fluid, let dry, spray with frost, and peel it off afterwards!
Thats what I was thinking too!
Your moms vision in painting is soo beautiful…my mom started painting oils ..landscapes when I was a teen .she didn’t take classes..just loves Robert Woods landscapes and tried it..she passed when she was 45..I have a few of her paintings..that hallway is a showpiece for sure.l
Matching a stain is hard!!! I hope you can mix and find the correct color. Your mom is such a talented artist!!
omg the tapping on those tins of stain! Love. Also, love the video :)
I luuuuuurv the frosted glass. What a beautiful stencil. 😍
The painting is so beautiful ❤️
Your mom is a wonderful artist 💗💗
Glad you gave yourself a little pick-me-up to complete a space that rocks your world!! I so agree with you that the entryway is absolutely genious!!! Accolades to your adorable artist Mom!!!!
You know, I bet you could use a peel away Latex paint to paint in the stencil, then frost on top of it, peel it away and have a clear design leftover. You might like that more than the other with the big, clear, square.
I would recommend general finishes gel stain in candlelite! I’ve used it on different types of wood and it has a amber/brown look. And the best thing about gel stain is less splotching on woods like pine!
I love the frosted glass in the entryway but I gotta say... reeded glass 👀 GORGEOUS. Maybe even a green tinted reeded glass (or whatever color)
Thanks for sharing your amazing journey 💖. Also, frost spray paint should be applied a bit heavier and not so lightly or in short sprays. I made that mistake with my first window. It came out patchy and felt grainy. My second window, I read that you should keep longer sprays and be closer to the glass so that it leaves a wet look the first time around. That second window came out so much better that you wouldn’t know it was spray painted frost 🤍
Love seeing how adorable it is to see Kinsley follow you around . She always puts a smile on my face. MaCenna I have to say that I've watched your entryway video 4 + times and seeing how the wall color and you're moms beautiful oil painting made that space into that moody style you wanted. You have inspired me to find a renter-friendly way to transform my awkward living room in my little house! I have been a grey, black, with a peachy pink pop of color type of person way to long. I have researching to do. Thank you so much MaCenna. Can't wait for tne next space
I’m sure someone has said this too, but you need multiple coats to really see the color! I’ve stained picture frames before and the first coat looked so bad, the second really brought out the color. The vibrancy happened after the second coat, and the true color emerged!
Macenna have you thought about wearing an ice vest when you work outside in the heat? They're really effective! X
Might have to add a small amount of darker stain to the one you chose (also the one I would have gone with!). And your finish is going to deepen the color, so test different stain mixes with whatever topcoat/sealer you’re going to use on it. And for that I would recommend something that is oil-based or traditionally known to amber so you get that amber color that is prevalent in the old wood and going to give that depth and richness.
Someone may have suggested this or you said it, but you can mix your stains! Take a little bit of the color you like and add some of that darker color and the orange. See if that brings it to the right color… 🙏🏼
I love the hallway! It looks good! I’m happy and excited to see the rest of the homes!
Can’t you take it to Home Depot or the other one and have them scan that piece for you? People take stuffed animals, dinnerware, etc to get a color match.
I love what you’ve done to the entryway. It’s giving off LIFE in your beautiful home. I always look forward to your videos. And your mom is so talented and beautiful and I love to watch you guys interact. Lol!
Your entry hall color is beautiful 😍. Green is my favorite color. I made my husband run into the bedroom to see the color. Love seeing the road to the end. Keep up the sharing and cannot wait to see Christmas time. 👍😊🌺
I just LOVE Mama & Macenna Time! You two sparing over who gets to keep the item, hilarious💜 We're those heavy candlesticks Baldwin Brass?
I'm so glad you mentioned taking care with oil-based stain on rags. In my town, there've been several fires this summer due to people just tossing bunched rags into the trash.
Lay stained rags flat to reduce heat building that leads to fire.
Amazing entry you nailed it, so far this is my favorite space. You have such an eye.