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| Thread ID: 87048 | 2008-02-06 03:50:00 | Another query about wood finishes. | martynz (5445) | PC World Chat |
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| 637816 | 2008-02-06 03:50:00 | I've had a floor of re-cycled matai t&g laid in a new extension to my house. I don't like the look of modern synthetic varnishes so I'm thinking maybe lacquer (to seal) then beeswax floor polish. Any comments? And, just as important, where can I find beeswax floor polish? Martynz |
martynz (5445) | ||
| 637817 | 2008-02-06 06:50:00 | Would like to persuade against a 'lacquer' follwed by a beeswax polish. Your maintenance is going to be a hell of a task. Polyurethane is definitely the way to go, you can choose the type of finish ie satin or gloss or even matt if you wish. The wearability will be infinitely better than any other finish and the maintenance will be minimal |
bonzo29 (2348) | ||
| 637818 | 2008-02-06 07:58:00 | Try a woodturning shop | plod (107) | ||
| 637819 | 2008-02-06 09:34:00 | Try a woodturning shop and take a bag of gold with you to pay. | Scouse (83) | ||
| 637820 | 2008-02-07 06:47:00 | What about danish oil?? Looks lovely on a rimu floor for example, and if you need to re-apply, you don't need to strip the whole thing back; just give the floor a good clean with sugar soap, and you're good to go! Teak oil is similar, but slightly tougher. Briwax make a beeswax, in plain and several different colours, and should be available at any Mitre10. HTH |
nofam (9009) | ||
| 637821 | 2008-02-07 07:05:00 | "Polyurethane is definitely the way to go" - Yes, just do this, you won't regret it. | zqwerty (97) | ||
| 637822 | 2008-02-10 23:33:00 | Thanks for all the replies. I couldn't find the polish in either of the 2 Mitre10s I visited in Wgtn but found some in Early Settler. The floor won't get much heavy traffic (and its only 2 sq.ms) so I'm going the lacquer/beeswax way. Martynz |
martynz (5445) | ||
| 637823 | 2008-02-12 05:29:00 | There is little to compare with the finish and durability of moisture-cured polyurethane. I don't know if it is suitable for wood, but we had two coats put on cork tiles nearly 20 years ago and despite being in high traffic areas (kitchen, dining, passageways & bathrooms), after stripping any residual old polish off them just before Xmas last year, we found that the finish was unmarked and as good as new. I couldn't believe the durability, and if that finish will also work on wood I reckon there'd be nothing to touch it. Cheers Billy 8-{) |
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