Chêne Antique No. 51 Lacquer

Chêne Antique No. 51 earns its name: a warm, mid-brown with the character of old, waxed oak. Nothing about it is fashionable, and that's exactly what makes it lasting. As re-box protect, it becomes a silky-gloss lacquer for furniture, stairs and interior wood.

Old oak, freshly applied

Brown is tricky in lacquer: too much sheen and it looks like furniture polish, too little and it reads as stain. The silk gloss of re-box protect hits the middle ground – Chêne Antique No. 51 gains a quiet depth that lets the brown show fully without mirroring. On wide surfaces like door panels, the tone reads warm and solid; on edges and profiles, a fine gradient of shadow emerges. Next to light wood it acts as an anchor, next to white walls it can look almost like an existing piece of furniture. Under artificial light, the reddish undertone comes through a touch more strongly.

Shades that pair with Chêne Antique

Brown needs neighbours with contrasting brightness, or it turns flat. The family lives under Lackfarben Braun, and these four work especially well:

• Craie Ancienne No. 60 Lack, chalky and light as a counterpoint
• Hippo Shade No. 19 Lack, grey-brown and muted for plinths
• Stonecellar No. 17 Lack, stony with a cooler undertone
• Velours Brun No. 50 Lack, deeper and more velvety for contrast on one surface

The same shade is also available for walls and ceilings: Chêne Antique No. 51. Two different materials, one tone – ideal for staircases where the stringer and wall should match.

Check the surface first, then build up

Before the first brushstroke, the condition of the wood is what counts. The surface must be clean, dry, stable and free of loose material. Then comes re-box core as a bonding primer, followed by re-box protect.

• Remove any wax or oil residue, sand back old glossy layers.
• Remove all sanding dust completely, otherwise the lacquer surface will roughen.
• Apply two thin coats of protect, letting the surface rest in between.

To learn how to prepare surfaces and corners, see Wände richtig vorbereiten.

Durability: what the lacquer can take

re-box protect is made for furniture, wood and interior surfaces, and stands up to mechanical stress, everyday dirt and outside influences. In this shade of brown, it's often used on stair treads and stringers, doors and door frames, solid wood tables, benches, built-in cupboards and skirting boards. For your staircase project, see Treppe streichen: Holztreppe Anleitung.

Coverage of the 750 ml tin

One litre covers approx. 6–8 m² per coat; for 750 ml that's approx. 4.5–6 m² per coat, and approx. 2–3 m² for two coats. That's usually enough for both sides of a room door, a chest of drawers, or a shelving unit with four shelves. For a whole staircase, plan on several tins – steps, risers and stringers add up quickly.

Frequently asked questions about Chêne Antique No. 51

Does the wood grain stay visible?
No, re-box protect is an opaque coloured lacquer, not a transparent wood oil. The texture of the wood remains tangible, with the colour sitting on top.

Is this shade suitable for stair treads?
Yes, the lacquer is made for wood and interior surfaces and withstands mechanical stress. Thorough sanding and the bonding primer underneath are essential.

Does Chêne Antique No. 51 match existing oak flooring?
Usually yes, since both share the same warm base tone. Test the shade with a sample in your own light before painting the whole surface.

Is this shade also available as a wall paint?
Yes, the same shade is available for walls and ceilings. These are two different materials with the same tone.

How quickly will the paint arrive?
3–5 working days from receipt of payment. Custom-mixed shades are excluded from the right of withdrawal, so it's worth taking a look at a sample first.