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Veneered doors

Postby Woodpile » 09 May 2017, 20:53

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

Postby 9fingers » 10 May 2017, 00:00

Woodpile wrote: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.

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Re: Veneered doors

Postby Woodpile » 10 May 2017, 09:16

Cheers Bob
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Re: Veneered doors

Postby Rod » 10 May 2017, 10:05

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.

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Re: Veneered doors

Postby 9fingers » 10 May 2017, 10:21

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



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

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Re: Veneered doors

Postby Woodpile » 10 May 2017, 16:36

9fingers wrote:
Rod wrote: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!
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Re: Veneered doors

Postby 9fingers » 10 May 2017, 19:02

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.

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Re: Veneered doors

Postby RogerS » 11 May 2017, 04:49

9fingers wrote:......
Whatever you do stay away from water based products IMHO.

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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.
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Re: Veneered doors

Postby Phil » 11 May 2017, 07:35

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.

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Re: Veneered doors

Postby Woodpile » 11 May 2017, 10:53

9fingers wrote: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.

Phil wrote: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! :(
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