Painting/ Varnishing Faux Bamboo.

[Mairzydotes]

I have bought a faux bamboo coffee table with a plate glass top in a charity. shop. It is in good condition, but the colour is too 'bambooey'. Iimagine to stain it would need a lot of rubbing down and at 85 and 88 our rubbing-down days are long gone. an anyone recommend a way of darkening the wood colour? We are not chic (time was!!) and have some teak pieces and also light (not very light) oak.
Looking forward to some good ideas.

[woofgang]

what is it actually made of?

[silliemillie]

You could try chalk paint, it covers most things without any sanding of preparation.

[Ruffec]

Try cold tea

[Old_Geezer]

Wouldn't a further coat of a stained varnish not do the trick ?
Risky though if the surface didn't cover evenly, but I suspect that's a potential issue no matter what you try.

[The Builder]

I'd agree with OG about a coloured stain. It's a slight risk though. Years of grease and grime may well prevent the stain from taking properly. I think I'd give it a shot though.