External iroko - Osmo UV oil or Sikkens Cetol Filter 7 Plus
Posted: 12 Oct 2014, 10:38
Nope - I haven't a clue either, and I've had enough conflicting advice to convince me we need a test, so I've set one up.
This is another thread from the old WH site that I've been asked to repost. Available elsewhere! This test was started in March 2012.
I've used an offcut of pale iroko, and from the left I have 3 coats of Osmo UV Oil, then one coat of Sikkens Cetol HLS Plus light oak stain covered by 3 coats of UV oil, and finally on the right one coat of Sikkens Cetol HLS Plus light oak stain followed by 3 coats of Sikkens Cetol Filter 7 plus light oak. The test piece is out in the open facing due south in full sun so we'll see what happens. I'll update the thread at approx 6 month intervals, or when I remember or when asked.
This is another thread from the old WH site that I've been asked to repost. Available elsewhere! This test was started in March 2012.
I've used an offcut of pale iroko, and from the left I have 3 coats of Osmo UV Oil, then one coat of Sikkens Cetol HLS Plus light oak stain covered by 3 coats of UV oil, and finally on the right one coat of Sikkens Cetol HLS Plus light oak stain followed by 3 coats of Sikkens Cetol Filter 7 plus light oak. The test piece is out in the open facing due south in full sun so we'll see what happens. I'll update the thread at approx 6 month intervals, or when I remember or when asked.