Veneered doors

[Woodpile]

I've had Oak veneered internal doors fitted, what's the best type of clear varnish to finish them with?

 

[9fingers]

I've had Oak veneered internal doors fitted, what's the best type of clear varnish to finish them with?

I've just completed an oak stained ash furniture project and used Rustins* satin polyurethane diluted 2part varnish/1 part white spirit. 2 coats 400 grit de-nib between and finish with wax applied with 0000 wire wool and buffed with a duster/cloth

Gives protection without the high build of neat varnish which I dislike.

Comparing ebay and amazon, one of the two will have it at a good price and free postage - cheaper than shops.

Whatever you do stay away from water based products IMHO.

Bob

 

[Woodpile]

Cheers Bob
Stew

 

[Rod]

Somebody on another forum is inquiring about General Finish Endurovar which is water based but supposedly gives a similar finish to oil based varnish.

I have used Osmo polyX and Sam Maloof's mixtures but my finish of choice is thin-downed PU varnish.
If you've got any wood spare, it's worth doing some test pieces.

Rod

 

[9fingers]

Somebody on another forum is inquiring about General Finish Endurovar which is water based but supposedly gives a similar finish to oil based varnish.



Rod

I saw that too Rod
It seems that Rutlands stock it
473ml for £35.90 inc postage :shock: :shock:

Bob

 

[Woodpile]

Somebody on another forum is inquiring about General Finish Endurovar which is water based but supposedly gives a similar finish to oil based varnish.



Rod

I saw that too Rod
It seems that Rutlands stock it
473ml for £35.90 inc postage :shock: :shock:

Bob

Bob don't you mean, Rutlands 'say' they stock it? I've heard lots of stories regarding Rutlands sales techniques!
Stew

 

[9fingers]

Stew, It was in their ebay shop if that makes the stock levels any more certain.
They will be paying ebay to list them so a bit daft not to have stock.

I'm not a great Rutlands fan mainly due to the variable quality of "dakota" badged items. Although, I've had very acceptable service from Rutlands on the few orders that I've placed. A faulty item was exchanged without fuss and their offer prices are pretty good.

Bob

 

[RogerS]

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Whatever you do stay away from water based products IMHO.

Bob

For oak, surely?

Water based is better for many other timber species especially pale ones like maple IMO if you want to preserve the original colour.

 

[Phil]

Stew, I used a satin/matt Poly-U on these doors

viewtopic.php?f=19&t=2277

If you are able to spray it on, the finish is superb, far better than brush application.
I did 3 coats with a 800 rub inbetween.
(smoother than a baby's ----)

The Poly-U that I buy is a locally manufactured product also used in the furniture manufacture trade.
It is pre-cat, so no messing around with adding catalyst, stir up, shake up, pour into spray-cup and spray.

Phil

 

[Woodpile]

Stew, It was in their ebay shop if that makes the stock levels any more certain.
They will be paying ebay to list them so a bit daft not to have stock.

I'm not a great Rutlands fan mainly due to the variable quality of "dakota" badged items. Although, I've had very acceptable service from Rutlands on the few orders that I've placed. A faulty item was exchanged without fuss and their offer prices are pretty good.

Bob

Bob, I used to get emails from them, a couple of occasions when I placed orders the items were out of stock, unfortunately Rutlands never told me, I had to email them to ask were my order was, not very good service.
I am also aware of others who have suffered the same problems.

Stew, I used a satin/matt Poly-U on these doors

http://www.thewoodhaven2.co.uk/viewtopi ... =19&t=2277

If you are able to spray it on, the finish is superb, far better than brush application.
I did 3 coats with a 800 rub inbetween.
(smoother than a baby's ----)

The Poly-U that I buy is a locally manufactured product also used in the furniture manufacture trade.
It is pre-cat, so no messing around with adding catalyst, stir up, shake up, pour into spray-cup and spray.

Phil

Phil unfortunately I don't have any spray equipment, I would love some but I just don't have the room!