This product has a pretty nasty reputation. thank you! Can someone tell me what percentage for each item please. I would watch that avidly. First, any finishers in the Northern Virginia area out there? Well, some would say yes, but many would say no. Thank you. I was a small child then. After two coats, you can start sanding lightly between coats using 320 grit or higher. Sure, but youll lose the look you like. This is the Sam Maloof finish. Add more varnish. I feel bad for the generations of younger woodworkers and others who may never consider or even know about hand-rubbed oil/varnish finishes. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Which type of finish would highlight the colour and look of this wood? :( This is a HUGE job for a novice! The can was sealed and unopened. I am considering it or just a linssed oil finish, however its in an area where heavy traffic occurs from the outside. Hi Fernando. Will the Home Brew work fine with this? It took away some much of the stain. So you might be better off going with something like a Danish Oil. I own a 43 sailboat with teak decks, located in the PNW. I have since counter sunk them and filled with wood filler. Is there a shelf life so to speak for wiping varnish once mixed (1/3 BLO 1/3 Varnish 1/3 Mineral Spirits)? Thanks for all the advice! I have been trying to find an old time recipe for varnish. By sheer luck, we had just enough with one piece left over to do a block pattern. You might be able to find additives (flatteners) that you can add to a gloss varnish but its much easier to just by the sheen you want and then add your thinner and oil to it. So, am i just to mix everything and thats it? And for the final coat, thinning the satin spar varnish sounds like a reasonable thing to do. He stained the wood to get the rich, darker look we wanted, but Id like a really nice hand-rubbed looking finish. Will fill the pores, be harder than polyurethane, and dry on even oily exotics. If you try to apply finish after that, youll probably have all kinds of curing issues since the mineral oil never cures, and youre bound to leave at least some traces on the surface. I think this mixture may have been responsible for the curdling of some Interlux Gold varnish that I was trying to apply to a fir mast and boom. Dilute it 50% with mineral spirits and use a rag to wipe it on. The pigments block the sun and the finish completely locks out moisture. Well, I know nothing about plastics. Most likely a wipe on, wipe off method giving the piece a full overnight cure between coats. WebMaple is cheaper than many other types of wood like oak, walnut, cherry, and mahogany, but it costs slightly more than birch, alder and hickory. I cant seem to find anything like it on the internet. That stain at least partially seals the wood. I honestly dont know. But if the material is still pourable with no chunks, it might be usable. I have been retired 10 years now and I oil them everh Saturday. You would need oil-based poly in order to do that. Any idea on the coverage per gallon I can expect from a mixture of equal parts of boiled linseed oil, paint thinner, and spar urethane? Technically, yes you should be able to. Hey Mark, Im building a kitchen island and finishing with a 3-2-1 mix. Thanks for all the guidance on this site. Should get you close. Marc, Would lacquer thinner work just as well? Maybe I dont know enough about Naptha but I dont think it is a green thinner. And what we might do to protect a vertical surface, like a door or window casing, may not be the best option for a horizontal surface that will be walked on. Might be worth a look. Im sanding between coats but thought if I just added a cap full of the linseed out it would give me a little more times to appy without seeing the brush strokes. I am not a restorer and if you want to maintain the value of the piece, you need to consult with the pros in that arena. The BLO, tung,poly mix comes from Rockler. Just keep in mind that a wood like sapele looks best if you do a pore-filling procedure before building up a gloss finish. Im leaning toward Minwax Tung Oil. Our partners can help you compare quotes from top-rated professionals near you. Hey Chad. Hi Jonathan. The water-based product it not compatible with mineral spirits. Typically I like to use a 50/50 of Poly (solvent based) and Mineral Spirits and build that up over a few coats. Guy. It is outdoors and south facing. I would personally just use the oil-based spar varnish. It could be any ratio variation of those three products. In the same vein, Ive started experimenting with mixing my own waxes. I found an old square can of martin varnish co amber lyte varnish. I am hoping you can shed some light on what it may be? light sand and recoat problem area.) Or The only thing is, is it normal to have to reapply every 3-6 months? Would like to use these as interior panellling. Upon rubbing I came across a few small flashing patches, that I scraped off very gently, I then did a light sand and commenced with my 2nd coat. Its just a workbench so you can use just about anything. Can this mixture be tinted to give the maple plywood some colour? But I imagine it can also be used in the same way you describe. Then re coat. So I think what youre doing is perfectly acceptable. how long between coats? If you thin it by about 50% or buy a pre-diluted wiping formula, you can control the number of coats and the final film thickness quite effectively. Mix well. And that tells me that an oil/varnish blend would be a bad choice for a surface like that. But honestly, Id recommend just going with a product like Watco Danish Oil. Thanks in advance. Thank you so much for your time and advice. This happens fairly quickly, over the period of a week or so after the water gets on the table. Applying more finish on top of it is also not an option since that will just compound the problem. Should I mix the natural cedar stain color with the oil mixture? You have lots of options for pore-filling if you are starting fresh. I used to use this successfully but in more recent days the extra dries fairly quickly in the can on me, thus a lot of waste. I was reading (near the top) about oily wood species (not sure about marblewood but bubinga is supposed to be oily) and sealing them with dewaxed shellacthen later going on to finish with a mineral spirits, polyurethane blend. This was a great recipe and let me use the last of the polyurethane I had that was getting rather thick. 2-3 coats should do it. Some of the woodwork has turned out greatits shiney and looks like its on fire. But make no mistake, there will be a thick finish film on the surface. Hi I am a wood turner and ,am trying to find a good mix of oils and varnish ,so it still gives good u v blocker. I am almost positive that the originals were not stained. I have been mixing my own oil varnishes for several years, and am using tea tree oil as a solvent, as it evaporates relatively quickly and dissolves most resins. Brand and type appreciated. Want a more close to the wood look and feel? Lastly, are there any inherent differences between walnut and hickory/pecan that would preclude me from using the same finish on both? It is simple to mask off baseboards because of the flat horizontal wall surface. Regards, Jerry. Dirt and grime collect at the bottom of walls, making this one of the dirtiest parts of the home. I have already wasted about half of a $60 can of lacquer, and I am feel pretty stupid:/. "The holding will call into question many other regulations that protect consumers with respect to credit cards, bank accounts, mortgage loans, debt collection, credit reports, and identity theft," tweeted Chris Peterson, a former enforcement attorney at the CFPB who is i have some howards orangewood bees wax oil. For added protection in that baseboard-to-wall area, you can use masking film to ensure that the baseboard paint does not splatter on the wall. I wanted to do a center table for my sitting room with a slab of bubinga. With high-gloss paints, some painters like to lightly scuff the painted surface with fine sandpaper before applying the second coat. Sanding with 220 grid paper After 4 coats its not filling in the grain enough (the top is Pecan). All glossy finishes look unnatural to me. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. So I would let this sit for several days until the tackiness goes away. Sheen will depend on which one you get and satin shouldnt be too shiny. Applying 3-6 coats will give you a beautiful and durable finish. Then simply coat over top of it with spar varnish. What can I treat them with to keep the raw look but add a little protection. Very easy to use as well. Not sticky.feels like wood not plastic. It is slightly more caustic and more quickly evaporating than mineral spirits, as I recall. I like the curent finsh with all the nicks and scratches and just want to give it new life yet maintain the integrity of its history. Super advice! My wife had an old wax melting container used in her hair solon. lb of talcum powder (used to keep the wax from caking if cooled). Everything directly in the light path will be painted flat black, of course, but outside of that it will be gorgeous very steam-punky with rosewood, and brass. i thought it would be nearing completion until i did more reading. Sometimes a light coat of blonde or orange shellac brings a nice base color that can then be coated easily with a diluted poly. Irovo is also an oily wood. It involved a first coat of Danish oil and let dry overnight. I was thinking of using BLO and tung oil. I am currently refinishing Iroco wood persian blinds doors. lol. And of course, worst case scenario you can use dyes to get the color where you want it. Most articles Ive seen yall about polyurethane as a resin as if it is equivalent to any other resin. Or are is is not compatable with the linseed oil? Thank you. Want a more natural look? Also, outdoor wood filler doesnt look natural on a deck. Minor damage to the paint finish will occur during installation, but this is expected. I have not cared for it properly and the top is drying out in two places. Oh well, I guess these are the situations where you learn the most, and itll make finishing all my future projects all that much easier. Not ridiculously smooth but good enough for an old looking dresser that doesnt need to be perfect. I was looking for something that is cheaper, less toxic, easily repairable plus something I can use the leftover for my cabinet and bookcase projects. I then found out my half can might be the last Behr in existence. Unfortunately, I cant keep it mixed enough to give me a uniform color throughout my project. then i repeated this 3 or 4 more times with a 50/50 BLO Turpentine mix to increase drying time, which i shaved off by a day or two atleast for each coat. Have you done a video on the slurry technique you mentioned? Every place you see end grain, seal it up with varnish. I want the natural color to remain. Then brush it on. Using a wiping varnish would speed up your finish process. Should I sand this by hand or should I use an electric finish sander? So if youre going to do it, Id say cut back on the varnish component a little. The desktop looks amazing! Now the blend mentioned in Brians question involved using both linseed oil and tung oil. Hi WW, however viscosity of output is bit poor. So its not a bad idea to take a precaution and use a seal coat of dewaxed shellac as a barrier. Can the poly be water base one? melted wax in pot. Just make sure the oil/varnish blend on the surface is completely cured. My suspicion is that its a non curing oil and if thats the case, it might cause curing problems with the finish. when you say poly or spar as the final component I assume you mean an oil based polyurethane? Oops forgot to answer that earlier. Thanks for any suggestions. If you are satisfied with the look, feel, and thickness of the finish, then you are done. If it clumps up, you know its the thinner causing the problem. One other thought I have had is to wax the surface, but I am reluctant to do that if it is going to keep me from doing easy repairs. Start by mixing the paint thinner and the varnish first. Might check with the manufacturer or maybe look it up in one of the Jewitt or Flexner finishing bibles. I had a few questions here as Ive only ever used oil based polyurethane. Thanks for accelerating my learning curve. Wait for the paint to dry as directed, then remove the painter's tape. Just gave family antiques to cousins refinished walnut in 1958 (original finish had been destroyed) with a hand-wiped paste filler with a hint of cherry stain to fill grain, then used 1 part varnish, 2 part boiled linseed oil, 3 part thinner recipe that was in a how to finish book plus recommended by 4-H adviser. Huge talking piece. I have some 12 reclaimed old growth pine barn boards. Hello, Mr. Whisperer, Im hoping you can help me out of a jam. What is the difference between mixing with Mineral Spirits vs. Turpentine? Had pretty good success with Sikkens Marine Cetol (light). (pine). my initial aim was to give as many coats of BLO as possible to fill in the grain. Hi marc. And if you go this route I recommend trying a water-based dye. IE, is it worth experimenting with an oil based poly, or will it finish pretty much the same? Its quick and dust free. I cant imagine this varnish being too different from other varnishes of today so I read your postings. Water is the simplest and cleanest. I love woodworking, but im very new to it. Can I use water based oil modified poly the the tung oil mineral spirits combo? It is easy to repair, but Id like to figure out which component is causing this whiting, and eliminate it in future mixes. Have applied 4 coats of BLO/Turps a 75/25 mix so far, first coat was wet sanded, the rest 0000 steel wool rubbed between coats. Of course if its warm and relatively dry, things may dry faster. Cypress is pretty thirsty. And how do I test a varnishs efficacy? WebMinwax 12-ounce High-Performance Wood Filler. Someone told me to mix penetrol, linseed oil and citrus oil for a great finish after sanding. But it all depends on what youre comfortable applying and how much protection and repairability you want in the future. As part of the character, I would also like to leave sparse areas of paint on it but most of it will be sanded off. But if you want something simple that still works, the Teak Oil is a good option. I am totally ignorant about wood, but have a serious problem with carpenter bees drilling into my deck joists. I would let the mix dry overnight after each coat. Found some nice slabs of red oak , Is it true this mix doesnt work on red oak. I would like to put a sealer on it before I put it together. It brings light into the wood grain and pup up the curly aspect and the grain patern. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Then you should have no problems making this mixture. If I sound stupid sorry ! Im overwhelmed on how to finish it. Hey Nick. I am building two barn doors out of hard brown maple. I have watched alot of your videos and have learned alot! So you are starting with an oil/varnish blend (seal-a-cell), and top coating with a wiping varnish. I tried a Maple Honey on top of a single seal coat of shellac, and while I like that a lot, it needs to be darker On the raw BB, it is to dark and too yellow, I have not experimented with how the rosewood banding will look stained yet, but thats coming up tomorrow I hope. Im using American White Oak for interior and exterior handholds on a sailboat as well as for interior trim and the cabin sole. I learned my lesson on too many coats of oil/varnish blend..some older samples i did are still sticky..I applied to thick..after 2 weeks! Before the Sam Maloof Finish, he use too make his on finish. Like window glazing or plumbers putty, wood putty is a mixture of plastic and oil-based solvents. Hi. Wood putty is denser than wood filler, and its so pliable you typically have to apply it with a putty knife. Is there a standard formula or am I shooting in the dark? Thanks for all your good information, unfortunately I cannot find my answer in all of this reading. Whenever I finish an oily wood with an oil-based finish, I like to pre-seal the surface using Bullseye SealCoat. Only now Ive used some thinner i had for God knows how long. What do you think? Load the brush with paint to about one-third of the bristle length. First, thanks for this site, lots of great advice. They just sell it as boiled. 50% Naptha. It will be a kitchen table where it will get lots of use. I am planning to make flutes, and trying to figure out a blend that will cure quickly, seal/protect from moisture, and add a bit of shine to the finished flute(s), as well as it being nontoxic. BLO is cheaper so I would say the best bet is BLO, mineral spirits, and poly. The door faces NNW so its now catching the hot afternoon, West Texas sun, & has bleached out some. https://picasaweb.google.com/l..directlink. I almost want to leave them alone but some areas are subject to a few fingerprints (door trim), moisture (near the shower stall), and kitchen activity such as dish water and some cooking (although very little cooking will actually go-on. I read somewhere not to use poly for the mixture but cant find anywhere that explains why not or if Urethane is acceptable. Hello I am making a block countertop out of Birch, im not really liking the harsh golden color that linseed oil and tung oil give, And was wondering if diluting it with mineral spirits and a varnish for help all that gold color? That natural oil can also cause you to have drying issues with an oil-based finish. Is cypress an oily wood that needs to be wiped with a solvent prior to finishing? Hey Andy. Briwax makes a wax like this or you can mix it your self. Adding a water based finish will likely give you akin to vinaigrette. Thank you. No damage has occured, but noticed that one of the legs is now soaking up water. Can I just keep adding finish? The powder stuff, not the liquid. Thanks, that helps. Your email address will not be published. Hello, Sounds like a reasonable mix to me. x 3-1/4 in. So what I might try as a compromise is to either do a wet sanding with the oil varnish blend, or go pick up an oil-based clear pore filler. Any hard-wearing finish would be a good choice. What I have discovered so far is that this seems to be about 2% science and about 98% art. Good Lord! OK so finally, if it were my deck, heres what I would do. Over the past 10 years I have successfully used a product by the name of Deks Olje to annually treat and seal the teak decks. Do I have to sand everything off and start over? It was tedious and took forever. At night, in Georgia, in the summer, it gets wet with the dew. How long between each coat do you recomend. I have an unfinished pitched red deal ceiling. As you progress along the baseboard, try to "keep a wet edge"painting back over the edges of previously painted areas before the paint dries. Can I fix this problem by sanding then sealing then a wiping varnish or will the oil(3 coats) already applied seep through and prevent the sealer from working correctly? Sorry if this a repeat of previous questions but I have just sanded down a Honduras Mahogany exterior door and surround that was horribly finished and maintained even worse. Now from what you described, the products sounds like a fancy oil/varnish blend, and the application would be similar to what you see on a can of Danish Oil. Planning on using Cabot spar varnish, gum turpentine, blo. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. therefore, now im going to try 1/3 turban tine, 1/3 linseed oil, 1/3 polyurethane. Hello, I came across your article here because Id like to save money on finishes. Im purchasing the book now. It was labor intensive but worth it. I am pretty sure oil based polyurethane is required. I then found this page and made the 1/3 1/3 1/3 BLO Varnish Mineral spirits mix and rubbed it on, in sections, waiting a few minutes, then wiping off the excess. I have read online about maybe using linseed oil or tung oil. If this is an acceptable flooring finish, would three coats and 24 hours dry time in between work? What stain do you suggest.? Praying it works! Thanks! Yes basically wipe on, let it soak for a minute or so, then wipe off the excess. $13399. It doesnt really make much difference in terms of application. It can also dull shiny floor finishes. Here is a photo of the desktop: And, is there a good product (from Woodcraft etc) that produces a nice flat (matte) sheen? So you might want to experiment on scrap to see what cut of shellac still prevents blotch but allows your stain to penetrate. One came to me from someone who decided to make it shine and they put polyurethane over the dirt, grime, and old finish. This can be problematic as you add multiples coats, especially on a stained surface, as the previous coats may not be fully cured and the surface is already partially sealed. it just so happen i need it for a project. Is simple to make and apply, most have multible well rubbed coats. The logs are beginning to weather and crack. Use a metal or plastic putty knife to apply the wood putty/filler. They are prefinished but the underside of the boards is up which has a thinner coating of varnish. Today, boiled linseed oil refers to a combination of raw linseed oil, stand oil and metallic dryers. Hi Marc, We will not be serving fountain drinks but will have baked goods, coffee, and food plates on it. What I would like to know is does the recipe listed above need to be boiled? When you get down to it, it makes the finish easier to apply but less durable. If this is a good idea, could I just blend some Rockler 100% pure Tung oil with Arm-R-Seal? I want to treat the logs with an oil for preservation before I repaint with natural cedar color. Thank you, Ive only ever used it as a solvent to clean brushes, but its obviously a thinner. When it comes to oils, I prefer to simply stain or dye the wood and then follow up with the oil-based clear finish. equal parts, heated linseed oil, beeswax (stir well to desolve) cool, add polyurethane. I am using an equal parts tung oil/spar/mineral spirits finish on sepele kitchen counters. So..will sealcoat..while helping with the blotch problem of pine prevent my stain and blend from penetrating the wood? Its a very loose epoxy finish thats intended to absorb into the fibers and seal wood. I let it dry for 24 hours and then lightly applied the 1/3 Poly: 1/3 mineral spirits: 1/3 BLO. It looks nice but still smells like a chemical factory after almost a week. Any suggestions for the appropriate finishes and sealers to use. Could Japan dryers be added to the mix without impacting the finish? Unfortunately, the ratios can vary depending on users desired result. When the table was brand new it did not have a high shiny gloss finish. Drying Oils and mixtures have two main advantages, ease of application and the easiest to repair. What would you recommend to mix? I was told by the guy that is going to recover it, the best thing to do with the timber is just to rub back with steel wool and then apply a 50 / 50 mix of kerosene and linseed oil. I am about to refinish my first project pine coffee table and would be great to get your opinion on my thinking process, as Im really a newbie still ingesting all the information I was planning to make an improvised varnish using annatto oil and acacia resin for my school research project. Kevin. Glass vs. plastic is how I think of oil vs. poly/varnish alone. Last question. The reason I would probably prefer linseed over BLO is price, coupled with the fact that whatever difference there is between the two of them probably doesnt justify the price. Together, add the mildew liquid & talcum powder and Linseed oil (continue with mixing bit). As you overlap the strokes, try to keep a wet edge to prevent lap marks. Hi there, I am a complete novice when it comes to finishing wood and i wanted to refinish the ebony butt on a snooler or pool cue, I was hoping for a nice glossy finish but still want it to look natural (if this makes sense) any help would be most appreciated. Deane is a member of The Spruce's Home Improvement Review Board. So if youre looking to build a good protective layer, leave out the Danish Oil. I have followed this thread and applied your techniques to my walnut gun stock. :), I was wondering if you have ever used woca finish on floors? Im actually the only one in the area that still handles catalyzed lacquer. That should be compatible with your Danish Oil. The baseboard paint will rip upward, taking with it wall paint and possibly drywall paper or plaster. Andrew. 1. That will seal the wood to some extent, but not by much. Im wondering if I you would recommend a different top finish for the last coat such as straight spar varathane or beeswax. Then you can topcoat with pretty much anything you like. So I would say to grab a piece of scrap and try to finish it using the oil varnish blend, without shellac, and see how it responds. Wiping off the excess several times until touch dry. Manufacturers add to the confusion unfortunately. Water and oil wont mix. I have it melting the wax and ready to use 1 pound. To replicate the appearance of the base, which has a lot of antiquing and distressing, I stained the top and leaves first with analine dye-alcohol and then with successive layers of oil and gel stains, creating smudges and pushing them into the distressing gouges. Where can I learn my finishing options? Add more thinner. Hi Kevin. I am trying to make an oil-varnish blend based on some things I have read. please be kind enough to let me know. Blend used is 50%naptha, 25/ 25. There isnt a website that describes it but I did find an old can which says ..with linseed oil, tung oil and wax.. fortified with ultraviolet inhibitors and water repellants The key to applying an oil/varnish blend is to apply it VERY thin. Or you can always try the more natural pore filler by wet sanding the wood with the oil/varnish blend to create a slurry that does the filling for you. Just depends on what you plan to do with the bowl and how you feel about the chemicals present in that mixture. But those are a bit outside of my wheelhouse. If youre looking for the most protection, skip the oil. Hello, And it turned out to make my pieces really dark. Is that the only difference? It could very well be shellac. If you like gloss, use polymerized Tung. Do you have some suggestions? What do I do now short of resanding the whole thing then what? The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Cheers! A first coat maybe 50% Varnish and complement the rest with 25-25 Oil and Turpentine. I cant say for sure what hes using now, but he used to use General Finishes Seal-a-Cell followed by General Finishes Arm-r-Seal. Am I finished or do you suggest a light wax or some other final process? Beautiful! Even with said finish and minwax coat still not tacky or sticky. Over the years, Ive fallen more in favor of simply using a wiping varnish. Can I use a varnish and oil blend or a wiping varnish? Should I now use varnish/thinner only for follow up coats? wipe it on with a rag, brush it on with a foam brush? All that said, you can you any number of finishes for your workbench. Store the brush in the refrigerator in a secure and isolated section or a cool, dark place until you're ready for the next coat. Sound reasonable to you? Do you think its possible that the mixture will have effects like that of a varnish? This is a non-curing mixture that will leave the surface oily when youre done but it does a remarkable job on the final coat. alkyd, phenolic, poly) in the mix. If you do try it, use a double boiler for heating the wax. Be sure to clean the top of the baseboards, as dust naturally collects on horizontal surfaces. The top will be used to write, compute and hold coffee cups while I work. I was SO disappointed when, decades ago, we could no longer get Deftoil in our state. Well, i thought i was done now all i need to do is burnich that last 3rd coat of wiping varnish with the steel wool, then what? Not knowing of a way to remove the poly without removing the original, I chose to sand down the top and bottom. Natural resins used for varnish include amber, kauri gum, dammar, copal, rosin (colophony or pine resin), sandarac, balsam, elemi, mastic, and shellac. Youre ok to use a water-based dye and follow that with shellac. The cabinet maker used a mixture of linseed oil, tung oil, and polyurethane for the finish. I understand that linseed is easier and cheaper to work with but Tung has other benefits also doesnt it? Sanding with 180 grid paper + another coat I have been using 1/3 turpentine, 1/3 polyurethane and 1/3 boiled linseed oil on a padauk dining table. So, will linseed oil cause my presure treated wood deck to turn black? Theres nothing wrong with too many coats. It gave the most durable and subtle finish I have ever achieved.. The explanation was that this created an inner barrier to the finish. Thank you for the advise Marc, I know this topic/thread has been exhausted so I really do appreciate your response and experience. I would try both methods on scrap to see if its worth the extra effort and time to use the Seal-a-Cell. If the oil doesnt absorb, it doesnt cure properly. Glad you like the look better. Theres no particular need for a spar varnish. As for mineral spirits and turpentine, there really wont be much difference in terms of application. Shellac can be a great problem solver, but it can also create issues in certain situations. Is there any difference in prep or application? The last coat of varnish alone would give the piece more of a wet look. I am needing to apply a protective sealer to the interior walls of a new chalet made from 2 x 6 t & g and Id like to have protection from UV, mildew and water stains. I have some adirondack chairs made out of white cedar. What am I doing wrong? They are red painted on the front. I retreive straight and crooked branches of Cedar when I get the permission to from workers clearing land. 1:1:1. I also have most of the black marks off. I would not boil any finish. Brush on heavily and then wipe off. I actually never do. Deane Biermeier is an expert contractor with nearly 30 years of experience in all types of home repair, maintenance, and remodeling. Hi. Because it lightly etches materials, it can damage glass and mirrors, and darken aluminum. Hi, Im trying to close in on the best overall finish for bent laminated jewelry made thin with only two pieces of veneer. Hello, I am trying to match up some semi-transparent preservative stain that I used on my deck. And yes, I am using standard poly in a mix like this. Albeit a pleasant surprise. Polyurethane is the most common. Thanks in advance and have a nice day! What about substituting the poly or vanish with dewaxed Shellac Clear seal I was hoping to be able to put a fresh coat of the blend on every year to keep the counters looking new and I know we will need to spot repair. Fine art oil painters have been mixing their pigments with it since the 1400s. Mineral spirits in a 7 Gal. I only want to do this once & with a wipe on finish if possible ! i cant fathom mixing bees wax with BLO to put on top, i thought mixing with urethane was enough. The Wood Whisperer, The Wood Whisperer Guild, TWW, and TWW Guild are trademarks of The Wood Whisperer Inc. All rights reserved. And I think thats a great finish for a bench. Thank you for your response, will try the wiping varnish but prior I will do my homework and re-read end re-wath your book and video. Would some other oil or mixture be better? and do they do that differently. So would you think that A good spar varnish with UV inhibitors, Tung Oil, and Turpentine is likely to perform better to Watcos Teak Oil in regards to UV? I think that Im good to go with your recommended mix but I am curious about durability in a retail setting. Thanks for all of your wisdom and Ill definitely try this finish. I am using equal parts danish oil, turpentine and spar varnish and have done five or six coats now. Hand-sanding with a piece of sandpaper is usually fine, or you can use a flexible sanding sponge. I just finished building an outfeed table inspired by videos 30 and 160. One company seems to use at least 50% or more Tung Oil and between 30-50% Naptha, with no varnish mentioned. At this time I mixed linseed, mineral spirits, and a semi-gloss varnish to make mine. Thanks. I love that this process can be used exclusively OR in addition to other steps. i thought it was poplar now im not sure. There is no best. I ordered a pre-mixed version today from Amazon/Rockler after googling around and seeing some impressive results. Totally different beast. The books worth reading. I have a little different project. I also on impulse purchased Watco Teak Oil Finish. :). They look beautiful and they are easily-repaired, so thats a nice bonus. How do you apply it correctly? Did some more sample boards tonight without the sealcoat and the stain..now a 75/25 blend looks so much better without the sealcoat! This is a seasonal cabin for two fairly meticulous adults.no kids running around with crayons bouncing off the walls :). I live in a hot country and I need to varnish an outside table and chairs. I am having a similar issue to Jeffrey Hendricks with a glued-up table top. My question is what type of varnish should I use (e.g. The thing is, its going to turn grey. http://www.thewoodwhisperer.co..or-finish/. It isnt really adding much especially for something that is going outside. I was wondering if you thought this mix would do well if applied in thin coats and built up, and what kind of maintenance it would require. Run the masking tape edge of the film along the wall-to-baseboards junction, then spread the film upward. I live in SW Utah where temps are currently 105- 107 with low humidity. It is my understanding that back in the day (say 1880s-90s) polyurethane was not available, and other resins were used. What is the difference between wet sanding the blend into the wood and just wiping on very thin coat? It left a just waxed 4-5 coats of a wipe-on varnish will get you a decent shine with plenty of durability. I really appreciate the money and more so the time you have saved me. Is 4 coats sufficient before I apply the oil/varnish mix you suggest ???? Thanks for your help, Laurel. I am working on a white ash kitchen tabletop with bread board ends. In reading the blogs there are so many recipes & finishes.Im confused. 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