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Panelling was installed in 1986, pictures were taken down last wk. need to get light to look the rest of panelling.

Submitted: 25 days and 14 hours ago.
Category: Home Improvement
Value: $12
Status: CLOSED

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You will need to lightly stain the light spot. Select stains that are of the same color family as the darkened paneling. Mix them using an eyedropper and count the drops for each color. Adjust the number of drops for each color until you get the right shade. It might be something like:

4 drops weathered grey plus 8 drops honey pine plus 1 drop mahogany. You get the idea? Test the mixes out on a piece of scrap lumber that is close to the light cypress, or buy a piece of cypress that is the same color as yours.

Thin the mix with 2-3 parts paint thinner to 1 part stain mix. This will prevent getting dark spots at the first point of contact. Use a paper towel to apply-rub and spread quickly.

Repeat if necessary. Each subsequent application will darken the effect.

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Expert: Stephen Cutler
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Answered: 10/28/2009

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