https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 20 May 2026 20:07:15 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1738318 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 11:31:23 +0000 Mommy Finger 1738318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Absolutely stain </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737996 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 10:05:22 +0000 Synchronicity 1737996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boopers: I love that look! </p> [attach=3760/14/n855wz.400x335.two-toned.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737995 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 10:05:11 +0000 hellobeeboston 1737995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Paint is more of a pain. Can you do a whitewash stain? </p> <p>It is a gorgeous desk btw. Can I get one ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737979 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 09:59:52 +0000 LC 1737979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both. Stain the top and paint the legs white! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737852 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 09:18:12 +0000 pelikila 1737852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would stain it. There are lots of stain colors, maybe choose a white or grayish one to go towards the color you were envisioning. <a href="http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/stain-colors/interior-stains/wood-classics-interior-oil-stain/" rel="nofollow">http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/stain-colors/interior-stains/wood-classics-interior-oil-stain/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737659 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 08:27:04 +0000 aegie 1737659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>maybe it's just my weird way of looking at things but I think white glossy makes it look like a study table/desk. I think staining it would make it look like a console? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737656 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 08:26:11 +0000 alohaorchid 1737656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm really into the glossy white look, so I vote for that! Either way, you will be able to see the amazing work that has gone into making this desk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737612 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 08:12:59 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1737612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>These were my original inspiration pictures. The last is a darker idea - which I like as well.. Once I get the space cleared out I can post a picture of where it will go as well.<br /> Not sure if it makes a difference, but our walls are a creamy color and textured (unfortunately) and our bed is also a light beige velvet upholstered. </p> [attach=1597/14/n850pn.400x600.0a52ed6d4517ea36c50f33d86227fcde.jpg] [attach=1597/14/n850pp.400x600.0bbb581a231e9583ca3189127afb7753.jpg] [attach=1597/14/n850pr.478x600.ad1c3f926bded6db87b5fc5974deb23e.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737604 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 08:10:47 +0000 LuLu Mom 1737604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would go white, I like the idea of a crisp area. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737597 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 08:09:15 +0000 blackbird 1737597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would stain it a dark and rich color with a superglossy finish :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737579 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 08:03:53 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 1737579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boopers: Love this idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737568 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 07:58:30 +0000 PurplePumps 1737568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would definitely stain if i had unfinished wood like that. For me, paint is a coverup when stain wont work anymore. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737532 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 07:39:23 +0000 Boopers 1737532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Why not both? </p> [attach=1843/14/n84z5n.404x600.image.jpg] [attach=1843/14/n84z5p.600x400.image.jpg] [attach=1843/14/n84z5r.266x400.image.jpg] [attach=1843/14/n84z5t.450x600.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737499 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 07:18:23 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1737499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsTiz: thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737497 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 07:17:00 +0000 MrsTiz 1737497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: you'd use a wood putty! Fill in the holes with your finger tip and let it dry..then sand it smooth! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737480 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 07:11:10 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1737480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsTiz: well, we didn't use wood glue at all... but I was wondering what to do about the drill holes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737470 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 07:05:51 +0000 MrsTiz 1737470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you're going to stain it make sure there is no wood glue exposed and that he used stainable putty to cover his nail holes..if not, they don't take stain and you'll be staring at those ugly spots on that beautiful desk forever!</p> <p>I'm torn.. I love white and I love dark, dark stain..but I think for the modern look you're going for, I vote white! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737453 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 06:51:00 +0000 looch 1737453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd paint it, honestly. My assumption is that it's standard builder grade wood, not teak or something like that, so I'd do what I love, which is painted wood. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737346 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 00:30:15 +0000 HLK208 1737346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dark stain! That's a gorgeous desk!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737329 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 23:53:33 +0000 mrskc 1737329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would stain it! Maybe not a super dark stain like dark walnut but something a little lighter than that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737298 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 22:35:56 +0000 photojane 1737298@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>White! Dark stain would make it visually heavy &amp; that's not a look I like. I think glossy white will look awesome.</p> <p>Annnd, how amazing that he's building you a desk! It looks great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737260 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 21:54:53 +0000 Reese 1737260@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would stain and paint white down the road if you want.. Easier than the other way around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737249 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 21:49:10 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1737249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Greentea: so you would stain? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737241 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 21:39:57 +0000 Anagram 1737241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p> [attach=2976/14/n847em.400x600.gold-desk.jpg] [attach=2976/14/n847en.366x500.work-space-ideas-5.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737234 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 21:36:33 +0000 Greentea 1737234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That is beautiful! I personally would not paint that gorgeous wood. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737216 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 21:29:26 +0000 Anagram 1737216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think white would look good. I've seen some really nice, white intricate furniture on Horchow. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737212 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 21:25:53 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 1737212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would stain or choose a darker paint color. I don't think white would work well with the design. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737208 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 21:22:16 +0000 avivoca 1737208@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: yeah, I have a dresser that has painted drawers and a stained outside, and it took one coat of primer and two coats of paint. The sealer you use will affect the time too. I use an Eco sealer that has to cure for seven days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737203 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 21:19:34 +0000 Radish 1737203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would stain it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paint-or-stain#post-1737198 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 21:18:12 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1737198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: it is! DH modified it though because it was too wide for our room, and adjusted it a little taller to suit my height. </p> <p>@ladybee: @avivoca: I do think a white gloss would take quite a bit longer... Probably a good 4-5 coats?? Stain is easier in that sense.. </p>