Stain Formulas
The following stain formula is for Oak, Pine, and Poplar. Both Pine and Poplar require an application of W conditioner to the wood prior to staining.
*This is a quart formula*
Sherwin-Williams Wood Classics Stain - Fruitwood Base (A49N202)
Foxwood (fruitwood base)
- B1 Black - 5/32 + 1/64
- R2 Maroon - 21/32 + 1/128
- Y1 Yellow - 10/32
- Y3 Deep Gold - 24/32 + 1/64
Oak Trim Stain Options
Light Oak
Minwax Fruitwood Stain plus:
- Green Colorant - 1/32 + 1/64
- Red Colorant - 1/32
Dark Oak
Minwax Provincial Stain plus:
- Green Colorant - 2/32
Cherry Oak
Minwax Red Oak Stain plus:
- Green Colorant - 22/32
Poplar Trim Stain Options
Light Oak
Sherwin-Williams Wood Classics Golden Oak plus:
- White Colorant - 20/32
- Red Colorant - 5/32
- Green Colorant - 2/32 + 1/128
Dark Oak
Minwax Fruitwood Stain plus:
- Black Colorant - 28/32
- Red Oxide Colorant - 3/32
- Raw Umber Colorant - 3/32
- Yellow Oxide Colorant - 3/32
- Green Colorant - 2/32
Cherry
Minwax Red Oak Stain plus:
- Green Colorant - 1/32
The above formulations are based on quart sizes being tinted by
Sherwin-Williams. We do not have any current formulas provided for pine
trim due to the difficulty in staining pine on a consistent basis.
Suburban will not be held liable for above mentioned information. Use at
your risk.