[Public-List] Fwd: Re: Varnish — Finishing Interior Wood

Michael Connolly crufone at comcast.net
Fri Jun 4 09:39:43 PDT 2021


Here is what I sent to Jonathan Bresler

>     ---------- Original Message ----------
>     From: Michael Connolly <crufone at comcast.net>
>     To: Jonathan Bresler <262alberg30 at gmail.com>
>     Date: 06/04/2021 12:37 PM
>     Subject: Re: [Public-List] Varnish — Finishing Interior Wood
>      
>      
>     Teak oil, Danish oil,  Use very sparingly. Apply like you would a French Polish finish. Apply with folded cloth, let set a bit and then wipe most of it off. Trick is aim for no buildup.
>      
>     Not the same concept as 12 coats of varnish out side. The inside furniture is mostly out of the weather and out of the UV sun's rays.
>     UV will darken oil, but your'er inside.
>      
>     I perfer the satin finish that results using an oil. It works OK because as you mentioned not much exposure to the weather. Oil finishes are sooooooooooooooo much easier to touch-up/repair.
>      
>     Enjoy the warm glow,
>     Michael
> 
>         > >         On 06/04/2021 12:16 PM Jonathan Bresler <262alberg30 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >          
> >          
> >         Thank you Michael
> >         Which oil do you prefer?
> >         Does the oil darken or change appearance over time?
> >          
> >         Jonathan
> > 
> >         On Fri, Jun 4, 2021 at 12:14 PM Michael Connolly < crufone at comcast.net mailto:crufone at comcast.net > wrote:
> > 
> >             > > > Definately a rubbed oil finish.
> > >             Michael #133
> > >             > On 06/04/2021 12:07 PM Jonathan Bresler via Public-List < public-list at lists.alberg30.org mailto:public-list at lists.alberg30.org > wrote:
> > >             >
> > >             > 
> > >             > Dear Albergers,
> > >             >
> > >             > The wood outside, exposed to the elements, takes a bit of a beating from
> > >             > the sun.
> > >             >
> > >             > Thinking that there may be a preference for a different finish inside
> > >             > compared to outside in the sun, wind and rain.
> > >             >
> > >             > Which of the many finishes do you prefer for wood inside the boat?
> > >             >
> > >             > Jonathan
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> > >         > >         --
> >         Jonathan M Bresler
> >         S/V Constance Alberg 30 #262
> >         Annapolis/Eastport MD
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