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Old 02-18-2011, 04:38 AM   #1
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We replaced the plywood piece that was covering the water heater in the cabinet with an oak door. I remember reading some time ago about someone doing this and I was wondering what color stain and the brand of the stain and where you got it, to match or as close as possible a match with the original doors and cabinets.
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Old 02-18-2011, 07:46 AM   #2
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I made some coat racks and wanted to match the stain so I took the water heater cover to Lowe's and they computer matched the stain perfectly
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Old 02-18-2011, 11:22 AM   #3
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Calliopeguy, thanks I called the Lowe's that wehave and they cannot computermatch stains. Told me to bring in a door and they will hold it up to some stained boards and match it by sight that may work.
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Old 02-18-2011, 09:44 PM   #4
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It is very hard to get an exact match. I used FlectoVarathane premium golden pecan #209 and it matches very well. Once it was completely dry I used Flecto Diamond Finish satin. The diamond finish is water base and does not yellow the stain down. All in all it turned out really well.
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Old 02-19-2011, 01:31 AM   #5
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RSCREES, your replacement wood was it oak or ash? The reason I ask is what Crossroads call oak is ash most of the time.
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The replacement doors were oak.I bought a few doors at a surplus place called Bontragers RV Surplusin White Pigeon, MI. The matched up really well and there is almost any size and shape. A 18 X 24 oak door was $2.00. I know everyone that is going to the Factory Rally will be going there again, it is only 20 min away.
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RSCREES, thank you, the Varathane premium golden pecan #209 matches very good.
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I am glad it worked out good for you. Take care.
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