I need help with making a decision to paint golden oak wood or restain

11 years ago

I have a 28 year old view home with dark bronze aluminum windows. I
am getting ready to replace the windows with medium taupe colored vinyl
windows. What is your opinion on the blond oak around the windows?
Paint a taupe color to match the vinyl windows? Sand and freshen up with
a new stain? Paint an off white color? My house is 28 years old all the
wood floors, doors, and moldings are the same golden oak. I would like
my decision to be one that makes the home look warm and updated. I
have attached some photos of the main set of windows and the area
ajoining the room.

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Comments (3)

sheloveslayouts
11 years ago
Stain. If you had gone with white windows, I might have said white trim. With taupe windows, however, I'd only restain.
Fori
11 years ago
Are you sure you need to replace those windows with vinyl? You'll lose so much of the view! :(

Do refresh and keep the oak. It's not the blah golden oak; it's quite a bit nicer and not the dreaded honey oak. It really looks up-to-date and quite nice.
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bisondaktelcom
11 years ago
I am in the process of staining our honey oak doors with General Finishes gel stain. I love the effect I am getting with just one coat--retains the grain and provides a beautiful finish that will be topped off with polyurethane. I tried Minwax gel stain and would recommend you don't bother--you might have to order General Finishes gel stain, but it's well worth the hassle.