Comments on: How to make Steel Wool and Vinegar Stain https://www.diypete.com/how-to-make-steel-wool-and-vinegar-stain/ DIY Projects and Video Tutorials Sat, 13 Feb 2021 04:54:18 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 By: Carolyn Williams https://www.diypete.com/how-to-make-steel-wool-and-vinegar-stain/#comment-6900 Sun, 21 Jan 2018 23:26:00 +0000 http://www.diypete.com/?p=4419#comment-6900 In reply to Tj Atkin.

Thanks, Tj. I am excited to try this. It is brewing as we type 🙂

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By: Tj Atkin https://www.diypete.com/how-to-make-steel-wool-and-vinegar-stain/#comment-6899 Sun, 21 Jan 2018 15:59:00 +0000 http://www.diypete.com/?p=4419#comment-6899 In reply to Andy.

I have noticed that almost everything to which I apply the solution stains a grayish pink to purple color at first but as soon as I apply any type of oil over it such as furniture polish or butcher block oil etc the color immediately changes and becomes a warm brown color with no trace of the pink. I’ve even used instant floor polish and had the same result. I usually do this the same day so I don’t know what would happen if I didn’t apply anything after I stained it.

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By: Tj Atkin https://www.diypete.com/how-to-make-steel-wool-and-vinegar-stain/#comment-6898 Sun, 21 Jan 2018 15:53:00 +0000 http://www.diypete.com/?p=4419#comment-6898 In reply to Carolyn Williams.

Hi Carolyn, I have stained pine with no trouble at all. I don’t think you need to add anything to the basic mixture and you can apply multiple coats if needed. If you aren’t satisfied with the color you get you can always add tea to the mixture and apply again but unless you want really dark staining I don’t think you’ll need it.

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By: Carolyn Williams https://www.diypete.com/how-to-make-steel-wool-and-vinegar-stain/#comment-6895 Sat, 20 Jan 2018 19:59:00 +0000 http://www.diypete.com/?p=4419#comment-6895 Thank you all for the information. I am a true novice and appreciate all of your knowledge. My question relates to the furniture I want to stain. It is pine fenceboard. I read above that pine doesn’t really change color much and I want some weathered gray/brown color when I finish. Should I add instant coffee or tea to the mix? Thank you so much.

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By: DIYPETE https://www.diypete.com/how-to-make-steel-wool-and-vinegar-stain/#comment-6852 Mon, 08 Jan 2018 04:53:00 +0000 http://www.diypete.com/?p=4419#comment-6852 In reply to Andy.

Hi Andy! It will react completely different with all different types of wood. It reacts with the tannins in the wood, but I don’t unfortunately know the science behind why it would turn to a purple.

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By: Andy https://www.diypete.com/how-to-make-steel-wool-and-vinegar-stain/#comment-6828 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 00:01:00 +0000 http://www.diypete.com/?p=4419#comment-6828 I had it turn red oak purple!! Any suggestions why?

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By: DIYPETE https://www.diypete.com/how-to-make-steel-wool-and-vinegar-stain/#comment-6822 Mon, 18 Dec 2017 21:04:00 +0000 http://www.diypete.com/?p=4419#comment-6822 In reply to Amy Anderson.

Hi Amy! I haven’t ever tried apple cider vinegar so I am not sure. You could experiment, but I’d recommend picking up the white vinegar when you are out as I know that will work.

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By: DIYPETE https://www.diypete.com/how-to-make-steel-wool-and-vinegar-stain/#comment-6821 Mon, 18 Dec 2017 21:03:00 +0000 http://www.diypete.com/?p=4419#comment-6821 In reply to alan murphy.

Thanks Alan!

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By: alan murphy https://www.diypete.com/how-to-make-steel-wool-and-vinegar-stain/#comment-6804 Sat, 16 Dec 2017 20:43:00 +0000 http://www.diypete.com/?p=4419#comment-6804 I believe the problem some are experiencing with a clear solution that doesn’t cause staining is that they’re using too much vinegar (1 gal), in proportion to steel wool (1 pad). Too much vinegar acid breaks the iron content down too low to achieve a reaction with the wood tannins. Start off with the instructed amounts of vinegar and steel wool (1 quart per 1 pad), and you should do fine.

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By: Amy Anderson https://www.diypete.com/how-to-make-steel-wool-and-vinegar-stain/#comment-6801 Fri, 15 Dec 2017 17:16:00 +0000 http://www.diypete.com/?p=4419#comment-6801 Is there any difference between using regular white vinegar vs apple cider vinegar?

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