[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
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