Need help with pocket door

[kelauben]

I've got a project where a bathroom door is being converted to a pocket door.  The door is a solid core 6-panel oak door stained in a medium carmel color.  The bathroom remodel is being done in dark walnut in a contemporary style so an oak, medium carmel colored, 6-panel door doesn't fit.

I'm looking for suggestions on how the door can be modified to match both decors.  One idea is to simply strip and stain the 6-panel door to match the color of the walnut on the bathroom side.  Another is to skin the door with a veneer or 1/4" ply that matches the rest of the room.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks everyone.

Karl

 

[rizzoa13]

You could paint the inside of the door a complimentary color and then it wouldn't look like you used 2 different wood tones in the same room.

I think a skin would look silly as it wouldn't have any profile on it and would look cheaper than the rest of the bathroom.

Best case is probably to strip and restain if your going for that perfect match.

 

[downtheroad]

You can often darken an existing finish with stain glazes to better match or compliment the decor. You'll need to clean and scuff the existing finish to get a good bond, apply desired glaze and finesse with rags and/or brushes to blend to your satisfaction, let dry, and topcoat to seal and protect your work.

Do an online search for more info and videos on glazing stains.