LADIES. Please Help. Color Scheme. My CT

[blmkid]

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This is something I'm not sure about. What I want. 1/4" luan ceiling panels stained with,
 Minwax Golden Oak stain.

Fabric for walls:
Tucson Stone Turquoise

Tucson Stone Gold

Fabric pics from:
https://www.fabric.com/quilting-fabric-novelty-conversational-quilt-fabrics-western-flair.aspx

Tuscon Stone Turquoise or Tuscon Stone Gold fabric? Ladies, do they both go well with the Minwax Golden Oak stain?

Now the BIG question. Anybody experienced using Minwax Golden Oak Stain on luan 1/4". Will the color be like the pic above, as in color after applying the stain?

 

[tx2sturgis]

I cant speak to the color matching, heck, I'm a guy and EVERY woman would disagree no matter which one I liked, but I can tell you that as soon as you put on that stain, even clear or 'golden' or 'blonde' or 'honey', the luan will get darker, and maybe a LOT darker. But it will also gain a bit of a 'sheen' so it will look more finished.

You probably know all this already....but remember I pre-qualified under the 'Obvious Man' thread.

 

[blmkid]

 but I can tell you that as soon as you put on that stain, even clear or 'golden' or 'blonde' or 'honey', the luan will get darker, and maybe a LOT darker.

Ok Tex. Which stain color would make it a light color? I got no clue. Me no stain man. I want it bright.
I just don't think White paint would look good. 

 

[Almost There]

The only way to tell for sure is to do a test strip.

I'd say Golden Oak is going to be too dark when applied to the Luan. One of the lighter pine colors may come closer to the fabric.

Also keep in mind that you're probably going to want to add polyurethane over top so that it's washable. It will also change the color of the wood at least a little.

 

[tx2sturgis]

Well unless there is some new product that does that, as far as I know, when you 'stain' something, you are by default, making it darker.

Even a clear polyurethane will somewhat darken that bare wood finish.

You have to start out with a white pine, white ash, or something equally bright if you want the end result to be a light color.

 

[blmkid]

Well. Maybe a White ceiling would be okay? Ladies. Help. I'm dying.


Ok Tex. White Ceiling?

 

[Almost There]

What do you plan on using the fabric for!

If it's accessories like curtains and pillows take a fabric sample with you and find a light paint that would go well with one of the lighter colors in the fabric. A darker paint will make the interior shrink considerably. Make sure you get a good 'kitchen' paint so you can wash it.

I wouldn't use more than one of those fabrics in the van, it would get too 'busy' if you did.

I used a fairly complex fabric for drapes throughout the entire van including my quilted driving compartment wrap-around and then used a complimentary shade of gray paint and a lighter shade of vinyl for ceiling panels and door inserts.

 

[blmkid]

Fabric will be for walls in Cargo Trailer.

or


I want a light color ceiling. Guess the luan will be painted. Gray?

Aiming for A Southwestern theme.

 

[tx2sturgis]

Is this a van, an RV, or a house that you're working on?

{edit: cargo trailer, ok}


Hey here are a couple of pictures from my cargo trailer which had the light colored luan...and then after a couple coats of the clear polyurethane. The lighting is different so I held up a yellow stabilizer pad for a reference.

 

[blmkid]

Hey here are a couple of pictures from my cargo trailer which had the light colored luan...and then after a couple coats of the clear polyurethane. The lighting is different so I held up a yellow stabilizer pad for a reference.

Man. That did turn dark, and clear coat to boot. I'm wanting some light reflection. But no way will I use the Fiberglass re-enforced panels. This decorating stuff sure is a brain twister.

 

[Almost There]

What are you doing to the fabric on the walls to make them durable?

Without some kind of coating they are going to absorb all the dirt, grunge and odors that living in a space creates. And I've found that living in a small space doesn't diminish the amount of grunge, it just compacts it in to the smaller space.

I used this:

https://www.amazon.com/Mod-Podge-Waterbase-16-Ounce-CS11302/dp/B001IKES5O

to stabilize and protect fabric when I worked in the craft industry. Covered with a coat of clear polyurethane it will hold up for years against the use as a wall covering.

Personally, I'd find doing whole walls with that complex a fabric way to busy for peaceful living.

 

[blmkid]

What do you plan on using the fabric for!

If it's accessories like curtains and pillows take a fabric sample with you and find a light paint that would go well with one of the lighter colors in the fabric. A darker paint will make the interior shrink considerably. Make sure you get a good 'kitchen' paint so you can wash it.

[font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]Personally, I'd find doing whole walls with that complex a fabric way to busy for peaceful living.[/font]

I would like a Southwestern theme. Any suggestions on the fabric for walls ?

 

[FALCON]

ahem.... men can understand colors too.

In short, the turqouise is the better choice for most of your ceiling options. But it depends...

For the wood, the turquoise would compliment a brown ceiling, while the gold one would be more monochromatic. (teal and orange/brown are complimentary colors - almost opposite on the color wheel, and they will generally look good together). But.... it depends on what you'd like. A monochromatic design theme is also a thing and you might like that. If you use brown wood and the gold fabric, the lightness and excact color of the wood starts to matter a lot more than it would for the turqoise, and there is a higher chance of it looking weird together.

For a white ceiling, either one. Whichever you like better.

For a grey ceiling, it depends on how dark the grey is but in general, either one will work ok. Because the turqoise one appears a bit darker than the gold one, so if you have a grey that is about the same ~'lightness' as the gold fabric, you should use the turqoise, and vice-versa.

 

[tx2sturgis]

A couple of southwest products links for ya...


http://www.swdecoratives.com/shop/Fabrics/Southwest.htm

http://thesouthweststore.com/

 

[Minivanmotoman]

[font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]In general, white ceilings give a brighter and larger feeling interior and why popular in homes. But the dirt and grime factor is a negative. Compromises, repaint every couple years is simple and quick. There are white, wood stains btw but paint is quicker, faster, cheaper and easier overall.[/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]The blue pattern will hide dirt better and contrast better against a white or light grey ceiling. The gold pattern would be too matchy match and too blend with wood imho. Contrast makes it pop. Add accents/trim to the inside in shades found in the blue pattern and you will be acclaimed for your interior decorating. Blue is calming like the sky and the sea.[/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]Btw, AT is right on the money with her comments.[/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]Wise one. [/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]When dealing with complex patterns, less is more else will overwhelm the interior. Sections/ panels would add impact, but maybe not ideal for all of the walls. [/font]

 

[blmkid]

to make them durable?  I used this:

https://www.amazon.com/Mod-Podge-Waterbase-16-Ounce-CS11302/dp/B001IKES5O

to stabilize and protect fabric when I worked in the craft industry. Covered with a coat of clear polyurethane it will hold up for years against the use as a wall covering.

Personally, I'd find doing whole walls with that complex a fabric way to busy for peaceful living.

Thanks for the Mod-Podge tip!
I want "peaceful" feeling visitor's. White ceiling and which of these two do you like?



I'm looking at this web site. Photos from it. https://www.fabric.com/find?SearchText=western

 

[Vern]

Non-female here... Ya might get a sample can of "whitewash" stain and do a test chunk. And a big thumbs up for a white ceiling, light is good in a small space. There's some pics of my ceiling here.
https://vanlivingforum.com/Thread-6x12-Vee-Nose-Build

Vern

 

[Almost There]

The first one - while it's southwest, it almost looks like a wood grain and it is a color that will hide grunge!

If you're using it go for a winter white ceiling paint, something with a hint of brown in it rather than stark white.

Remember that all whites are not equal.

 

[tx2sturgis]

Remember that all whites are not equal.

Man, I'm not touching this one....

 

[blmkid]

The first one - while it's southwest, it almost looks like a wood grain and it is a color that will hide grunge!

If you're using it go for a winter white ceiling paint, something with a hint of brown in it rather than stark white.

Remember that all whites are not equal.

Thank you. This will do it for me on this subject.

Thank you all for the reply's.