Hi Brandy,

What color are you currently using?

The wire brushing will help the pigments build up in the soft grain, giving the "variation" I think you are looking for. Additionally, if you are looking for the cerused look, we offer a pretreatment product where you can pre-color with one color then coat over top with oil and come up with even more coloring options.

Hi,

Above are the photos of what we are trying to get to on white oak. We have tried several colors, all of which have been too dark. Listing them below. Additionally one of he top coatings has left more of a cooler blue gray sheen instead of the warm tones (more like the table on your post).

• Ash Grey
• Titanium
• Havannah
• Slate Grey 50% - Pure 50%

Close up

This is what we are getting instead:

I would recommend trying Cotton White or Cornsilk.

You can reference all our color choices at the link below. They're all shown on white oak samples too)

Rubio Monocoat Interior Colors