Grey Wood Stain Options

5 grey wood stain options and what they actually look like on real wood samples! Each of these gray wood stain colors are easy to find and purchase and budget friendly too!
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[@anamelendez5812]

THANK YOU!! The step by step is JUST what I was looking for as I’m only doing a one time project so far and no video truly gives you a step by step for beginners. They assume you know the basics but I truly don’t, thanks a ton!

[@AngelaMarieMade]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@dentonjordan6992]

Good job. Brief and to the point.

[@firstbaptist1332]

thank you for this helpful video. The Classic Gray is my favorite. It makes a statement without being obtrusive.

[@AngelaMarieMade]

I'm glad you found it helpful! Classic Gray is beautiful!

[@RC-yb5dp]

Great video! My son suggested that I watch this video. I am glad he did. I want to stain my wooden tables and entertainment center in a grey stain.

[@AngelaMarieMade]

That's great to hear, thank you!

[@carolstelly4366]

Sunbleached gray is my favorite! Great video😀

[@AngelaMarieMade]

Thank you! Sunbleached is really pretty!

[@majsharps]

Min Wax’s “Barrel Aged” is a favorite for pine wood. It’s darker than most… has a real slate stone look of multiple darker grey colors yet allows subtle grain patterns to still show through. More realistic looking than Min Wax actual “slate” color. Great on fireplace mantels.

[@danielshepherd4436]

Excellent video! $8 a pop was killing me to find the one I wanted, thanks for posting this, ha. Great job with the prep work btw, too!

[@AngelaMarieMade]

That's great to hear!! thank you 😀

[@sharnaleeashmeade2250]

Weathered oak and sun bleached oak are what I am looking for. Thank you

[@tinah142]

I’ve also fbeen trying for hours to decide between these two shades for my own project. Which one did you end up picking?

[@Lurichards100]

Thank you for the comparisons. My favorite is Carbon Grey by Varathane.

[@AngelaMarieMade]

Thank you! I really like that one too😀

[@samiamor3955]

Me too! What do you think of Carbon Grey on Oak cabinets, white marble countertop and white subway tile backsplash?

[@AngelaMarieMade]

@@samiamor3955 I think that would look amazing!

[@yvonnerobertson9522]

Both Varathanes are great for the table I'm making. I'm making a counter height table to go with my galvanized counter height chairs. Thank you for the info. I'll check out the links

[@AngelaMarieMade]

That's a great project to DIY!!

[@richkurtz9187]

Carbon gray. Very rich. Loved it. Actually about to stain a guitar with it soon. :) thanks for the vid.

[@AngelaMarieMade]

That's a really cool project I think that would look awesome, thank you!

[@isabellukowski4674]

I use it that one as well and my table looks blue 😭

[@robertglover8819]

Super helpful. I like Sun-bleached by Verathane.

[@AngelaMarieMade]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@aaronwelter8850]

Awesome video! Thank you

[@AngelaMarieMade]

Thank you😀

[@kcopen]

Good video. Super helpful thanks

[@AngelaMarieMade]

Thank you so much!!!

[@j.dacosta331]

Another good demostration using gray stains it is my favour some call it The neutral color I got married in a gray suite 44 years ago jv

[@AngelaMarieMade]

Yes, gray is forever in style!!!

[@yongyea4147]

You are a saint and a scholar!

[@AngelaMarieMade]

lol, thank you!

[@amynigro]

Love the Carbon Grey

[@AngelaMarieMade]

Me too! thanks😀

[@basslifexxl2391]

wow, thx for vid. im going to do my birch subwoofer box carbon gray w/ few coats polyuerothane

[@AngelaMarieMade]

Cool idea, thank you!

[@lw9308]

Great video

[@muffemod]

I used classic grey and was happy with the results yo!

[@AngelaMarieMade]

Awesome, thanks!

[@patturner93]

Carbon Gray..perfect for me..

[@tialie]

I think I like weathered gray

[@lon5793]

Very helpful.

[@AngelaMarieMade]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sundaemundae3910]

Thanks for the video! What are you using to apply the stain?

[@AngelaMarieMade]

Thank you!! I use lint free rags to apply the stain.

[@rhunt1954]

Like the video, great presentation

[@AngelaMarieMade]

So glad you found it helpful!!

[@the_original_misseclipse]

I bought weathered gray hoping it'd match my floors, but looks like carbon gray would be a better fit. Can I stain over the weathered gray?

[@HousewerkRecords]

Hello, thanks for this great video. Are these stains for pine floors? I really like the weathered grey. Look forward to more videos. 😊

[@AngelaMarieMade]

Yes all of the samples are on pine wood!

[@beltycat5490]

Weathered Grey

[@kausarkhalid4376]

Can I use water base colour on this to create texture like white colours on grey stain .

[@rhunt1954]

Can you tell me what the number on the can is for the classic gray stain, Thanks

[@direwolf8703]

Weathered Grey and Carbon Grey I liked the most

[@AngelaMarieMade]

Great choices, thanks!

[@miyonnielove]

Where can I find the slate grey stain

[@astro0125]

How do you think weathered gray with a light whitewash would turn out, in general, or would you recommend one of the others? It would be on a butcher block for a desk. Thanks

[@AngelaMarieMade]

I think it would look great, I did a similar finish for a desk and I love it!

[@7pines77]

That slate grey would look good with a weathered white wash finish over it I believe

[@AngelaMarieMade]

I think you're right, that would be really lovely!

[@Tarodoesart]

Could you layer stains? Like carbon gray and weathered gray?

[@AngelaMarieMade]

Yes, I layered stains on my DIY nightstand video and love how it turned out. I love to experiment with different combinations.

[@seankeddie5248]

I want to refinish some ceiling fan blades to match a new furniture set. How do you think these stains would look on cherry wood? I like the Weathered Gray by Varathane and the Slate Gray by Minwax.

[@AngelaMarieMade]

I think either one have the potential to look good on cherry, I have never stained any cherry wood but I would definitely test out some samples to see how it turns out!

[@onebad36ford]

If you were doing a headboard ceiling on a screened porch and wanted a gray washed finish what process would you use considering it’s a large area? Is a pre-stain required? Do you have to wipe both the base and the wash coats? Is a poly required or desirable given it’s a vaulted ceiling?

[@AngelaMarieMade]

For a large area like that I would recommend using wood stain sprayer to apply the stain! I always recommend using a pre-stain because the stain applies so much more evenly and can look blotchy without it, but you could try adding a pre-stain in small area and then do a side by side comparison to see if it is needed - I have never stained an entire ceiling (only furniture) so I am not 100% sure if it is needed for a ceiling. I would say poly is unnecessary unless you really want a high gloss or matte finish.

[@cocoshanel5027]

Hi Angela, I’m a new subscriber. Do you think the gray wood stain will be okay to use on my oak kitchen cabinets. Have not decided what color yet. Any suggestions. Very much appreciated

[@AngelaMarieMade]

I think it would look great, but I would definitely test out some different options on a scrap piece or part of the cabinets that won't be seen.

[@mistilee426]

Hello. I just used sunbleached by varathan I was thinking it would be more on the beige side as that’s what I was told at ace hardware. It is more gray. I did 1 coat. Do you think I could go over it with a white wash? I wanted a more white wash or beige tint.

[@AngelaMarieMade]

Yes, absolutely!

[@carolinewignall9086]

I like the carbon grey. I'm wanting to stain the gravel boards that run along the back of my open log cabin bar. I have tree logs as posts to hold the roof up an they painted in a log colour (brown) so I would like to break it up with a different colour an think this would be perfect any advise off anyone would be much appreciated? X

[@AngelaMarieMade]

Looove the log cabins, i think carbon grey would look really good, and give it a more modern but still cozy feel.

[@giangstr]

Ok the one you like the least, i like the most. Lol but yes i guess it depends on the project..! Great video

[@AngelaMarieMade]

Thanks 👍

[@heatherriggs4401]

I was told to use Minwax but after watching this I really like the Verithane colors, my favorite was carbon grey. I need to stain a solid oak desk that is old and of course has a shiny coat on it so assuming I have to sand it down before using this? I know nothing about it and trying to learn. What sealer would you use for Verithane stain?

[@AngelaMarieMade]

Yes, you will need to sand it first! I have a detailed video on how to stain wood that might be helpful! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZiug4uVgrN1rtE

[@stephjt9541]

No link for the slate gray? The one you did not like?

[@sherrihenry1515]

Weathered grey

[@JoanStanley-gq8hr]

Hi Angela, do you know how to achieve a weathered barnwood color stain on Douglas Fir? I’m building a house that has huge timbers inside. I’m trying to find more of a weathered gray stain but the Douglas Fir is naturally more red/0range and it will probably alter whatever stain I use. I have a painter because it’s a big project. I have a picture of the color I want. I like the different grays you’ve been using but it looks like the wood is pine and so the stains will take better than the Fir. Can you advise me? Thanks, Joan

[@AngelaMarieMade]

Hi Joan, I don't have any experience with douglas fir, and you are correct that the finishes in this video are on pine. The best thing would be to test them out on samples of the actual wood and see which look best on the Douglas Fir.

[@cultivated365]

Classic grey, sunbleached and the weathered grey. I want to stain maple hardwood floors for a French Farmhouse feel. Any suggestions?

[@AngelaMarieMade]

I would go with Sunbleached if you're going for that style! It's such a creamy, light grey wood stain color!

[@angelanuccio2167]

Is that slate grey 284 minwax ?

[@celestegranell8766]

Anyone try any of these stains on maple kitchen cabinets?

[@edwarddigiovanni7605]

What color gray stain goes with Benjamin Moore's Hale Navy on furniture

[@AngelaMarieMade]

Classic gray or sun bleached i think would look best with a darker paint color.

[@stacygrenado6934]

My favorite was carbon by varathane.

[@AngelaMarieMade]

I really like that one, too. Thank you!

[@alphacentauri2506]

Can I use this on an outdoor table?

[@AngelaMarieMade]

These stains are formulated for interior projects mainly due to not being able to stand up to the weather. Exterior stains are much more durable. With that being said, there are not as many exterior color options but you could try to use an exterior clear coat on top of the interior stain and it will probably hold up longer. I have not tried so I don't really know, hope this helps. Great question, thank you!

[@Ktrvrn]

I have slate grey on my kitchen cabinets

[@tinkerbelchloe]

Have you tried fogstone by varathane?

[@AngelaMarieMade]

No I have not tried that stain before!

[@Poppi_Weasel]

Hello. I notice you do not use Cheesecloth to apply. Any thoughts??

[@AngelaMarieMade]

I find that cheesecloth is too porous and doesn't hold the stain as well as a rag or brush.

[@mkrmmd1162]

How about a top view of all of them together? should have been pretty obvious if you ask me.

[@AngelaMarieMade]

😕

[@justinberg4623]

Did you not wipe off the weathered gray?

[@AngelaMarieMade]

I did that one is just very opaque and only requires one layer for stain!

[@cmaden]

No Varathane briarsmoke?

[@AngelaMarieMade]

That is one of my top 10 stain colors, another solid choice.

[@TRDproMike]

Are we able to mix oil based wood conditioner With water-based wood stain?

[@AngelaMarieMade]

If you’re applying water-based stain, you should use a water-based wood conditioner, and if you’re using an oil-based stain, you should use an oil-based wood conditioner.

[@TRDproMike]

@@AngelaMarieMade ok thanks

[@TRDproMike]

Also if I just use the wood conditioner and the wood stain is it necessary to use poly after

[@TRDproMike]

??

[@AngelaMarieMade]

You don't have to use poly, I would use it though if you want to add an extra layer of protection or if you want a shine to the furniture! You can definitely just use the wood conditioner and the stain.

[@bradhammond6667]

You didn't use a pre stain wood conditioner, especially since it's pine, would that affect the look of the stain?

[@AngelaMarieMade]

It doesn't show it in the intro clips but we did use it🙂 I find that it does help a lot with avoiding blotchiness