On 2/13/2017 12:53 PM, [email protected] wrote:
> I have a chest that i am restoring and after getting layers of paint off i found that the wood has a light green tiny to it and is good looking peace, i was wondering what type of wood it is and what type of stain would bring out the best result.
> Chuck
>
Poplar can have a green tint, but it changes to tan/brown tones with
exposure to light, even with a clear finish.
On 2/13/2017 11:53 AM, [email protected] wrote:
> I have a chest that i am restoring and after getting layers of paint
> off i found that the wood has a light green tiny to it and is good
> looking peace, i was wondering what type of wood it is and what type
> of stain would bring out the best result. Chuck
>
It could be any wood but with a green tint it could be poplar.
Stains will mask a wood appearance. If you want to enhance the existing
grain and simply want to add a layer of protection clear varnish will be
fine.