Looking for patina

Annouck

Hi, I have some internal doors and a table which I'd like to use something called 'patina' on. My Dad used to use it years ago on our balustrades but I don't really know what I'm looking for - only that he swore by it and you couldn't stain it if you tried -great for the table. I've tried DIY stores but keep getting pointed to wood Wax, which isn't what I want. Any ideas? I know the word patina and that's it!:j

z1a

Thought that patina just developed with age and use.

Kohl

'Patina' is something that develops over time as the wood ages, but it can be artificially created.

Make a Simple Wood Ageing Solution Based on Vinegar

To age new wood to a natural silvery gray, to grey-brown or black patina (depending on the wood), let a small piece of steel wool (or a few non-galvanized nails) sit overnight in ordinary white vinegar, then dilute the vinegar solution 1 to 1 with water. (If you used 1/4 cup of vinegar, add 1/4 cup of water.) The nails or steel wool will have rusted. Test the result by brushing the solution on a piece of scrap wood the same as you will be using, to determine if the aged finish is the correct color. On most wood, you will begin to see the aging effect as soon as the solution is dry If not, for darker solutions, leave the solution to sit longer, or add a bit more vinegar, and test it again.

Do not paint this on the final wood before you make a test in a low visibility area! The solution will need to be stronger or weaker to match age effects on certain woods.

Source: https://www.thespruce.com/make-new-wood-match-old-2366122

malcolmworth

Try Langlow-Patina-320-grams, I found it on Amazon

Annouck

Langlow Patina! That's the stuff. Why did I not think of Amazon? So, it's not for ageing the wood, but bringing out the grain. It seals it too, so you can put hot drinks on it (essential with 2 teenagers) without it damaging the surface. And it look lovely and lasts years. Thank you thank you thank you! I just bought 2 tins.