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Hi everyone,
cool site!!! I am currently working on a ironbark dining table and a blackwood bathroom vanity, i am wondering if i could get some peoples opinions on what finish to use on them, i have used oils (tung and others) in the past and lacquers.
ps. not looking at using a stain this time around.
thanks.:U
My preference is Pre Cat Laquer in a low/medium gloss level sprayed on.
I pore filled with timbermate on this clock as well.
Easy to spray , isnt too fussy re dust and repairable.
joez
In both cases, poly is your best bet.
Pre-cat laquer is easy to apply but does not deal with heat or moisture well, oils are worse for dealing with moisture but can take heat better.
:whs:
On Blackwood I reckon nothing enhances the colour like a good Tung Oil.
However, for hard-wearing surfaces that'll see heat & moisture - dining tables & bathroom vanities are prime examples - a PolyU is the best finish overall.
(A headache to repair, but should take a looong time before it needs that sort of attention.)
thank you everyone for responding,
would i spray on the polyu, sanding between coats or could i cloth it on ???
Since polys can be applied so many ways it's best to choose the one that suits your finishing style.
hi guys, the poly done the trick http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...s/DSC00184.jpg