I realize redwood is soft but it also does well outside which was a factor in my choice of using it. The door are made of fiberglass with a wood grain pattern molded into them. For folks who are fairly new to finishing and want precise control over the final thickness of finish, I recommend diluting by 50% with mineral spirits and wiping. First of all, do you really need an expensive brush? Can I steel wool these doors, gel stain them and then use the Epifanes spar varnish on them? Add to Quotation. I have read that a good badger hair brush is required for the best possible finish. p 128.60. views. Of course you can still see “Hammered” with Jimmy and John DiResta, which is horrible. (Jamestown Distributors carries both products so that didn’t help me reduce the possibilities.). This indoor furniture will be hit with dappled sunlight, hot summers and very little rain. Hi Mrs. M. You touched on two things I don’t know a whole lot about: pressure treated wood and paint. Have you ever used spar Varnish or any other varnish to seal tile grout. The Wood Whisperer abides by word of mouth marketing standards and holds integrity in the highest regard. Hey Nicole. Hi, PRACTICAL COVERAGE: I really know nothing of oil varnishes directed toward artists. BOYSEN MASONRY NEUTRALIZER 44 - 946.25ML. I like easy maintenance so…what would you use? . ?” Also, here in St. Louis/Arnold Missouri, we have a Home Depot and Lowes, but I don’t see that they carry it. We have a very active dog and I’ve heard maritime spar varnish can protect against scratches. How often should she re varnish the wood to keep it in pristine condition? I am looking for a finish that will give me a very clear look (non yellowing) an oil varnish, and one that will resist water fairly good. I am in the process of building a folding table that will be subjected to moisture with great frequency. I have a mahogany door that gets the hot afternoon sun. We want to pull up the subfloors hand expose the beautiful original floors underneath. I am in the process of finishing a cypress table for a ceramic grill. I would like to have something that is nice and hard with a little UV protection. DESCRIPTION: Boysen Clear Gloss Lacquer #1250 is a nitrocellulose, solvent-based, high gloss lacquer varnish finish that dries to an elegant and durable film. Spar varnishes are typically designed to not only protect the wood, but also give it the flexibility and UV protection it needs to last for years. I would like to use the plain 1 x 4’s and properly seal them without yellowing. Anyway. Have been reading about spar urethane and spar varnish and don’t know which way to go. If you want to highlight the wood’s natural tones and grains, then you should pick Boysen Lacquer products and Boysen Spar Varnish … As for the acronym, that would be an MSDS. Resins – Alkyd, Phenolic, or Polyurethane Armor Coat Spar Varnish (3) 3.7 out of 5 stars. I hope to mix it with mineral spirits and make my own wiping varnish for outdoor applications. Less than 8 months later, in a hard winter, our fence has greyed, and looks as if there is no varnish on it whatsoever. I don’t mind buying some if they are truly needed. If you’d like to learn a little more about how I apply varnish, check out this article: A Better Way to Apply Spar Urethane. 1.5 mils/coat For now, I’d say use the stuff that gives the look you want. Do those products not work to your liking? The coasters also have some CNCd images “engraved” into the tops, if that matters. I believe after lots of looking it is made of Honduran rosewood feathers in the center and burl on the outside. BOYSEN SPAR VARNISH #58 4LTRS . But after reading your article isn’t marine varnish already made with linseed and mineral spirits, should I dilute it again??? Hey Alex. DOES ANYONE KNOW? I’ve used epoxy and am told I need to finish it with Marine Varnish. That is unless you plan to gut it and replace it. Should I use a poly, spar varnish, lacquer etc.? My deck faces east and is in the sun until early afternoon. I made a lovely bellrope recently. Thank you for the info you provide on your website! If Epifane is not the right product my project, is there one that you would recommend? You can varnish anywhere between 50 and 80 degrees, but ideal conditions are 55 to 65 degrees with 45 to 55 percent relative humidity. Can I merely add a small quantity of, say, MinWax oil stain? Until recently the DVR would pick up usually 4-5 episodes of both New Yankee Workshop and Woodworks, granted they were the same episodes over and over a lot of the time, but now there’s one ep of NYW a week, no Woodworks at all. I would like to put something stronger that would last longer than 2 years. For instance, using a small amount of oil and a large amount of resin will produce a very hard but somewhat brittle finish. Or consider using a cover to protect them from the elements. Are these products/techniques appropriate for floors? Hey I am building a walnut and maple tray and tested out some spar varathane since it will be out in the sun sometimes and will have sweating drinks. hmm… something I know nothing about. View Product; Boysen Catalyst B-2202 1 Liter ₱ 183.75. I agree that it probably is red oak. Repainting: It fisheyed terribly. Bob. The research I have done has only turned up one inhibitor compound and that is pigment. I bought some Old Masters exterior water based satin spar… but I think these are going to be too slick as well. Though it doesn’t get a lot of sunlight, I anticipate a lot of heat changes. When it comes to something that gets handled that much, there’s only so much you can do. (The table color looks dead, while the leaves are alive.) Thank you! As I live in France a European supplier would be best! I know folks who varnish their boats do it every couple of years. Can i just apply a very thin coat of Marine Spar varnish over the door without lightly sanding down the old varnish? I assume that one needs to first remove the epoxy coat. Any ideas on what I did wrong? Beth, These are finishes that usually aren’t available to people like us primarily because they aren’t safe to work with unless you have proper ventilation and a spray booth. I need something matte that will not change the color. I now want to paint the kitchen ceiling white, to brighten things up. It is in a higher end rental, so I can’t recoat monthly. Living in Utah we have huge changes in weather from 100 degrees summer days to snow all winter. Most outdoor varnishes will contain UV inhibitors. Bit of an unusual one, this. we are looking for an oil-based MATT finish exterior wood varnish for a beautiful knotty alder front door. That should help prevent further splitting. Thxxxx j9, Well if you don’t an amber hue, your options are fairly limited. A heavy duty epoxy coating will likely last the longest though. BOYSEN MASONRY NEUTRALIZER 44 - 3.785 LITER. :) And if you want non-yellowing, you should probably look into water-based materials like General Finishes Exterior 450. Great job WW. Thanks, That’s a good way to keep a fairly natural look without compromising completely on protection. What happens if SPAR VARNISH is applied over SHELLAC ? Nearly all modern varnish contains a few basic components: oil, resin, and a solvent. So if any of your paints re-activate on contact with water, you may have a problem. I’m a complete newbie to wood finishing, but I do have a basic understanding of epoxy paints & clear coats for automotive body painting. what is this sediment and is this varnish still ok to use on my park bench? Can anything be done to restore the original color? And if the surface is unlevel, you will likely sand all the way through in some areas but not in others. Honestly I’m not prepared to answer that definitively. I’m working on a door with full sun exposure. I have some McCloskey that we used on our boat. Hi Theresa. Thankyou for your website. I’d just keep it consistent and stick with the Cabot. We are looking a polyurethane or spar varnish in dead flat finish. Also a lovely soft finish. Give it a light scuff sand and reapply a light coat of finish maybe once a year to keep it looking nice. Do you concur with my plan or do you have other advice? For example, I have used Formby’s Tung Oil Finish for years with great results, which I know is just a wiping varnish, and I was wondering how it compared to the Arm R Seal you use on your projects. boysen 600 white 1/4l. Hello, I have a walnut slab that I’d like to use as an outdoor tabletop. I actually took it off my to do list on my dvr and then after a year or more put it back on and it was still just reruns. Do you think there is a need or any benefit if I add in the mix some boiled linseed oil ? We certainly appreciate your expertise and recommendations. Thanks. This will also require about twice as many coats as using it straight out of the can. Its screws are totally inaccessible. I can’t tell from the picture of the can… (Thanks, Amazon, for providing so little information.) Any epoxy from the home store will do the trick. What are the best processes and materials for this application? But many believe that tung oil is actually better for outdoor use. Thank you! Oh Great Woodwhisperer… http://i59.tinypic.com/jr3ead.jpg. But the information is there. Thanks! Select to compare. Would the Epifanes CV1000 do the trick for me or is there another product that would be better suited to wood siding that I have already stained? Any technique suggestions? I’m a scout leader from Queensland Australia. Could you please advise. I will strip off clear coating and clean. Would you recommend marine spar varnish for the pew? Oil/varnish blends are nice one furniture and medium to low-wear projects. But with a protective layer of spar varnish over it, I am sure it will endure quite a bit of abuse. Advice on a good brush and can you recommend a good manufacture? I desire hardness but also a little bit of UV protection. http://www.theaudiopedia.com What is SPAR VARNISH? We are new to being home owning and therefore DIY. View Product; Boysen Wallguard Exterior Semi-Gloss Latex B-5715 . But there are lots of new woodworkers out there who haven’t seen all the episodes. Thanks again. hi mark can i use the wipe on method using the epifanes? Don’t varnish in the wind because dust is the enemy of a smooth, flawless finish so you have to minimize its impact whenever possible. View BOYSEN-PRICELIST.pdf from ACCOUNTING 101 at City College of Angeles. :) Amazon would likely get you close to the lowest price. Would it be beneficial to put a final coat of Spar Urethane on it? And if it does, where in Canada can I find it? It repels any moisture and seems very resilient. I don’t feel that Helmsman is the best varnish for the job, but it’s a little late to change it. We have refinished our old wood floors several times with different products. Thanks, Jeanie. Thanks a lot, Nancy. Might even be able to dip the handle for a near perfect application. I see your recomendation for Epifanes Clear Varnish. Hi there Marc. Could you please expound on what other UV inhibitors can be added to varnish? View Product; Boysen Clear Dead Flat Lacquer B-1253 . I’m building a redwood deck in beautiful dry Utah….we are about 4500 feet elevation so we have standing snow in winter. My mother -in-law lives up in Eureka California and part of her exterior of the house is Ceder wood. Looking forward to your response. If the surface gets stained or discolored, I often use a sharp cabinet scraper to scrap and clean the surface in preparation for more mineral oil. Before we dig into the details, let’s talk about why we need a different varnish for outdoor applications. Or do you have any other long term solution. You can choose various finishes and colors for Boysen … I want an oil on natural wood look. And I mean everywhere. It sounds like using the straight varnish on the window trim would be the most reliable choice but if I want to apply shellac (to match color of other trim) first I might be fine. This water wheel is used in a fish pond, and I am worried about the varnish being toxic to the fish. Also, I sanded down one of the old stall doors and restained it, it looks good but came out a little darker than before, I guess since the wood is older. BOYSEN 58 SPAR VARNISH 4L MISCELLANEOUS. If you are going to install butcher block countertops with the intention of using them for food preparation, then I would finish the surface with mineral oil. Boysen Spar Varnish B-58 . I use birch plywood and either paint with exterior semi-gloss paint or stain. I too am so disappointed on the Spar Varnish. BOYSEN ® Rust-Off™ Gray Alkyd Metal Primer #330 BOYSEN ® Schoolboard Slating Paint, Green #655 BOYSEN ® Semi-Gloss Enamel #200 BOYSEN ® Silver Finish Aluminum Paint #75 BOYSEN ® Spar Varnish #58 Product #048-9829-4. Any help you can give me would be appreciated. I would like to seal it with something that will not alter the color if possible. As long as you prep the doors adequately, you should be able to apply more gel stain and then Epifanes. Would a polyurethane resin based finish be best for sealing a kitchen table? At a certain point, adding more coats doesn’t improve performance. Please help……. I decided to go with some Watco Danish Oil in Black Walnut and have put a couple of coats on thus far. Thanks for all your help and very informative site! Would a 50/50 mixture hold up well, or do you or anyone else have suggestions? Thanks, It does. I am just looking for a tint of color without losing the transparency. They should all repel moisture effectively. Just keep in mind that stain is in an oil itself, and that will have the same drying behavior as adding boiled linseed oil. no need to reply – project is finished and went well. I highly recommend doing a test board first though just to makes sure you like the way this method looks. But keep in mind that water-based finishes are not the most durable for outdoor use. how to make your own outdoor oil/varnish blend, http://www.amazon.com/gp/produ.....MOKFZYIR6T, http://www.rockler.com/product.....;sid=AFN86, http://www.thewoodwhisperer.co.....op-finish/, http://www.oldhouseguy.com/my_restoration, http://www.thewoodwhisperer.co.....yurethane/. The bar top will be outdoors and since I normally build indoor furniture, I need some advice. 2) I am realizing I probably am not the type of person to keep up with the maintenance I’m reading that is required with teak furniture. I have used spar urethane for window sills with success. Bottom line — need water/mold/moisture protection. Your answer is right in the article above in the Conclusion. I’m refinishing a park bench and want to use it on the oak slats. I need some advice as to how to procede with a spar varnish product to provide a protective finish. You don’t have to mix it or sand between coats. The marine varnish I recommend is the one I mentioned in this article. Also, I heard pine sucks up a lot of varnish so do you recommend using a pre conditioner like the Cold CPES epoxy? I’ve seen some remark that cloudiness occurs when using multiple coats of satin. I assume that this cracking is because the poly was too hard of a finish for this particular pine floor in this particular location? Maybe not yearly, but certainly with some regularity. The pamels are already up and stained and looking beautiful. Curious what finish you would recommend for a baseball bat that my be better than Spar varnish for something like a baseball bat? The epifanes can (thanks for the recommendation) says to apply 4-6 extra coats barely thinned with 5-10% mineral spirits after I get the 3 main base coats on. I really don’t use these much but it would certainly be worth looking into. boysen 58 spar varnish 4l miscellaneous. Brand: Boysen Specification: DESCRIPTION: Is a clear, alkyd-type, glossy varnish that dries to a hard durable film without obliterating the natural appearance of wood. If you don’t mind a thick shiny finish, then I would follow the directions on the can for the most durable surface possible. I am replacing wooden planks on my 1959 gmc truck with oak planks truck is garaged 90% of the time only go’s out for shows or cruzin would like to have high gloss finish but more import is protection of the wooden planks in bed.help new at this i am in so cal lots of sun like all old truck beds they do shift and flex. Dottie. Their teak oil product is formulated with UV inhibitors and is well-suited for outdoor applications. I have just finished staining the top rail of my deck railing with a Behr water basing stain. I absolutely love the look and want to be sure I preserve it, as well as the wrap-around porch posts (8″x8″ rough sawn) and railings. Any suggestions on how to prevent this? A very small amount it is. Thanks for your assistance! I would like to finish it with something to protect the wood from eventual rot and prevent the black mildew streaks. BOYSEN 58 SPAR VARNISH 4L MISCELLANEOUS * Please note: Images may differ from the original due to different monitor settings or lighting conditions. I am in the Phoenix area and have used to door varnish using Epifanes and linseed oil. I ordered a teak patio dining set as I love the look of it… but 2 things now have me second guessing it. View Product; Boysen Titan Superflex White . Not sure about Canadian availability, but here are two products I recommend: http://www.jamestowndistributo.....CPES+Epoxy, http://www.jamestowndistributo.....ar+Varnish. Shudder…. in this video i will show you how to stain &varnish hardwood cabinet by using laquer type varnish . Any opinion on epoxy finishes? Someone recommended spar varnish. Will you impressions sitting on a spar varnished outdoor chair? The chairs have discolored as well. Would that be a good product to use? However, there are millions of products and services on the web, and I only promote those products or services that I would use personally. If not, you could wind up with some variability between the old and new finish. I would like to protect the wood (and us from splinters) without changing the color, adding gloss or creating a hard plastic feel. I don’t know if this is standard practice for all uv-protecting varnishes but that’s at least one example. We sell these things for $200+ and this is not a good thing. Any suggestions for a door that is in pretty much direct sunlight because all our huge trees have died. we are building a teardrop trailer and would like to have a stained wood finish for the side walls (the top will be covered with aluminum). Hi Vicki. Unfortunately, I’m not really qualified to comment on something like that. Having kept tropical fish in the past, I know how sensitive they can be so I am not prepared to even make a recommendation for a finish that would survive those conditions, while being safe for your finish. Boysen Spar Varnish B-58 . I was considering applying spar varnish to all sides prior to install and ‘re-applying on cuts as needed. It’s a water-based formula intended for exterior use. It sounds like a good quality varnish might be a better way to go. Afterwards i am planning to varnish these with a non yellowing, glossy clear varnish. Anyway, what would you recommend? Even regular interior polyurethane has good water resistance so I would say just stick with one simple finish and call it done. Solvents – Mineral Spirits, Naptha, or Paint Thinner. Thank you Marc for all the information. What do you recommend to finish the redwood? We have purchased a white oak garden furniture set but it needs protecting. It holds up pretty well but like any outdoor finish, it will require some maintenance. Will be using Epifanes varnish. Now, when are you going to post video from your David Marks visit? Final coat: Boysen® Spar Varnish #58. Boysen® Paint and Varnish Remover #141 can be used to totally remove the existing finish. I hope this helps. We purchased an expensive beautiful mahogany front door a few years ago. In addition, our kiddos have been known to “not see” and leave spills on counters, [floors, furniture, carpet, the dog, etc.] Hi Marc But I think that’s more related to the fact that the material is more flexible. It gets splashed with water on occassion. I know spar varnish has UV inhibitors. welcome your thoughts… Hey Alex. Boysen Clear Mixing Lacquer B-1310 1 Liter ₱ 173.00. I have just finished up the construction of a new home and went with 8″ D-Shaped siding in a medium oak stain. Sand very lightly with 320 grit or higher just to knock down any surface nubs. I was told that the pressure treated needs at least a year to cure before paint could be applied. Boysen Spar Varnish B-58. So you’ll have to move around a bit and selective sand certain areas to keep things even. Bleah. I just think that he didn’t want to continue with the show and moved on to different things. I am using your desert door finish, but finishing it off with a few additional coats of Epifane’s Matte Wood Finish. Will the clear varnish produce a shine or satin look? http://www.amazon.com/gp/produ.....MOKFZYIR6T, Thank you very much for your response. I was hoping the spar varnish would be suitable? Hi, I have 22 exterior doors that bake in the Arizona sun. Thanks in advance! Would I still use Epifanes or does this have an amber color to the clear? You can try to use it, but you might find you have curing issues or the finish just might not perform as well as it should. 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