Staircase stain colour suggestions
Looking for suggestions on choosing a stain color for our staircase. The risers and balustrades will be painted in Lexicon quarter. Our floorboards are very light. What stain do you think would look best? Was considering contrast colours to avoid conflicts, e.g.Black Japan, but I'm not sure if it would be too dark.
Any suggestions or photos for inspiration?
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received a few one-coat samples from right to left: Burt gum, Dark chocolate, Black, and Coco black. Which one do you think works best, or would it be better to go with black japan
PRO2 years agoBecause your flooring is light and possibly has a white pigment you may want to go a lighter natural whitewashed finish on the stairs.
This is a tas oak staircase with a natural whitewashed finish.
It keeps the timber light and the pigment significantly reduces the timber yellowing over time from uv light.
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