I'm just finishing a desk extension project, and I need to match the finishes. I was hoping this would not be that difficult as the original desk is 30 year old teak, most likely finished with a "Teak Oil" finish (which I believe is Tung Oil and Varnish wiping varnish finish).
Here is a picture of a test piece. It's two light coats of 100% Tung Oil. It's clearly much darker and not nearly as reddish and warm as the original desk beneath it.
Tung-Oil-Finish-100-percent---Web.jpg
Which oils are significantly lighter than Tung Oil? Is BLO much lighter?
Is this yet another job for Waterlox (though I want a matte finish, not even semi-gloss?)
Will I have to dye the piece with some yellow and reddish tones, or can this just be achieved with an oil or wiping varnish finish? The piece is quite large, so spraying is not possible for me.