Dining bench seats with a finish

[handbuilder]

My DH said I made a pretty seat no one will see...but I see it every time I moved the cushions to lift the lids & it drove me nuts to see my pretty camper having such unfinished bench tops...so a coat of stain and several coats of a brushed satin finish made these more acceptable to look at...never mind that the cushions cover them up, I could see that ugly plywood when I had to access the storage space.

So in case you wonder how they look with Stain, here they are

[OldCoot]

As they say down South, "Y'all dun good!". Looks great!

[Pooneil]

I have the same dislike of the unfinished wood. Among a nice looking interior, it stands out like a repurposing of scrap in my mind, even when unseen. Thanks for the good idea to make it look more integrated.

[n2cruzn]

i replied elsewhere, very nice, and it protects the wood as well!!!

[scencak]

Just bought our brand-new 122 BH; gonna do the same stain & varnishing (Also to any other unfinished wood in unit). Thx very much for your photo(s). Steve & Celia

[Pooneil]

Welcome to the forum, scencak. Congratulations on your new camper.

[jwedell]

Good idea; Great Job!


Started Out With Nothing,
Still Have Most Of It Left!

[D-mo]

anyone what to give me the colour and varnish type ...??

d-mo

[Pooneil]

I'd take a drawer to a hardware store and get the match.

[jwedell]

We went to Home Depot and got a minwax sample sheet and went back to the trailer and found the closest match. Not exact but close enough. We actually liked the slight contrast.


Started Out With Nothing,
Still Have Most Of It Left!

[Wiscampsin]

Looks great!

[Nellsaframe]

I am having so much fun on this forum..reading all the different variations..I can't wait to stain the wood under the dinette cushions and we have been searching for a smaller table since we purchased our camper. People are so creative..This is better than Pinterest...hehe