tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059581588452412264.post3949301179616111043..comments2012-12-19T03:01:22.070-08:00Comments on Dash of Sass: A Bit of Progress...Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18380478126707045443noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059581588452412264.post-84785964942467804812011-06-05T18:24:29.373-07:002011-06-05T18:24:29.373-07:00Sarah, is the wood Maple? If so, they need to &qu...Sarah, is the wood Maple? If so, they need to "water pop" the grain in order to get a darker look. If they don't know what that means, you simply apply water to the unfinished wood, like with a mop, and you let it dry. The water will "pop" all the grains up. Then when the stain is applied it takes much better, gets darker than if you don't do this, and also really shows the awesome variations in Maple wood. Most floor places have no clue about this, but it works great and makes Maple look better than you have ever seen before, if done right. Just thought I would pass it on to ya! Good luck, looking great overall.Paul Benedettinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059581588452412264.post-86312537958546461892011-06-05T09:41:27.001-07:002011-06-05T09:41:27.001-07:00Looks tremendous! Maybe an uv light will help fad...Looks tremendous! Maybe an uv light will help fade the dark color. I think it looks wonderful--great design job!Cheryl Gelder-Koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832483581425029185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059581588452412264.post-87157044122844897572011-06-03T09:13:41.692-07:002011-06-03T09:13:41.692-07:00The crown molding looks great and I just know the ...The crown molding looks great and I just know the floor will be beautiful. I can picture it in its matching glory already! :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06524137207997080773noreply@blogger.com