translucent white paint

Does anyone know of a paint or coloured wood varnish that I could use on skirting boards and door of a bathroom that would look white but still let the grain show through??
Ray
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On 30 Nov 2004 05:21:57 -0800, snipped-for-privacy@rayholden.co.uk (Ray Holden) wrote:

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Ray Holden wrote in message ...

Liquid gloss paint thinned with white spirit. I wouldn't use white emulsion, which is dull and lifeless by comparison. Lime would be too opaque IMO
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emulsion,
Scumble glaze (?), which is meant to be mixed with a little white spirit and oil paint to achieve a see-through effect. You'll have to research it a bit,
Andy.
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Sadolin do a "white wood stain", or at least they used to. I've used it on some wooden paneling in my conservatory and it looks very good.
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On 30 Nov 2004 05:21:57 -0800, snipped-for-privacy@rayholden.co.uk (Ray Holden) wrote:

varnish tinted by appropriate paint eg acrylic varnish with acrylic paint ( from art supply shop ) or you might get away with emulsion for the paint but I havnt tried that.
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You might try Sikkens Cetol TS Interior in shade 030 (Opal White). Microporous; forty quid for 2.5 litres. At least three coats. It might be a little too translucent for you though.
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