Maybe this is a very basic question - but my googling does not return results that seem to address my question.
I have been renovating my 1960s ranch and attempting to keep it period-correct. The interior doors are all Lauan veneered in a medium-brown color. I needed to replace one of these doors and custom-ordered a solid-core Lauan slab.
The slab that arrived has quite pronounced wood grain, whereas the original doors have minimal visible grain. I think this is because the original doors have had a finish applied that has partially hidden the wood grain. I'd like to finish the new slab so that it matches the original doors and has a subtle grain effect.
Can anyone recommend a product or technique that can help me accomplish this? Applying the stains that I'm familiar with will enhance the grain rather than reduce it. Any advice is much appreciated!
I'm going to purchase a sheet of 1/4 Lauan to practice/test the finishes on first so that I don't ruin the door slab.
Thank you!