Finishes
Q#
2471 :
How to finish Europly edges
Submitted
02.17.12
Q:
I am about to start building a walk-in closet using Europly, specifically for the look of exposed edges. What is a recommended finishing schedule to get smooth edges?
A:
Sand the edge by hand or machine satring with 150 grit then 180, then to 220 or 240 grit. Then apply one coat of a water based sanding sealer, let dry then sand with 320 grit until uniformly smooth. Remove the dust, and then apply 1-2 coats of a waterbased lacquer or polyurethane in satin sheen. I'd use a small brush or possibly a paint pad or roller to apply these products.
Some waterbased products are self-sealing, meaning they don't require a special sealer. They product is both sealer and finish and should say on the can.
Jeff
Finishes
Q#
2467 :
Finishing plywood shelving
Submitted
11.01.11
Q:
Please recommend a water-based clear finish for your birch or red oak PureBond
plywood (purchased at Home Depot) which does not require sanding betwen coats,
even if there is a week's delay between applying the several coats. I will
use it for drop-in shelving in metal frame shelving units in a garage and
would like it to resist moisture.
Last time I used an oil-based varnish (Wood Pro from West Marine) which
requires no sanding between coats. it ended up fine, and I could use it
again, but it was messy and took a long time, and remained slightly tacky
for some time afterwards.
A:
You'll have to sand any waterbased coating after the 1st or 2nd to relieve grain raising, but after that you shouldn't have to sand bewteen coats of most waterbased acrylic lacquers. The one I would recommend would be General Finishes Water Based Lacquer
Here is a link
www.generalfinishes.com
Jeff
Finishes
Q#
2464 :
picknik table finish & dogs
Submitted
09.05.11
Q:
Hi-I have a picnic table made of clear heart redwood. I also have 2 dogs that will clime on it while I'm at work. I just refinished it with Min-wax Helsman spar poly-urethane and I'm not real happy with the scratches that the dogs are leaving in it. What can I put on over what I have that will it hold up to the weather and the dogs?
Thanks
Craig
A:
There really isn't anything you can put over the existing finish that will stick properly. I suggest removing the original coating and using a marine finish called 2 part urethane. You can find this product at the link below.
Jeff
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=70
Finishes
Q#
2458 :
Wood Stain
Submitted
01.29.11
Q:
Where can I find McCloskey colonial cherry 1935 oil base wood stain or an equivalent?
A:
McCloskey stains were discontinued 6 years ago. The current owner of the McCloskey brand name is Valspar and their replacement product is called Cabot. The website is here
http://www.cabotstain.com/
Customer Service
Mail to:
100 Hale Street Newburyport, MA 01950
Technical Hotline within the US and Canada
1-800-US-STAIN
Technical Hotline outside of the US and Canada
978-465-1900All fields required
Finishes
Q#
2456 :
finish compound ratio
Submitted
01.26.11
Q:
On presealers what is the ration of sealer to thinner.
A:
As a rule you want a pre-sealer (I'm assuming you mean a stain controller/conditioner/washcoat etc) to be 5-7% solids content by weight after thinning. So it would vary a bit depending on the type of finish. If you are using Nitrocellulose based, vinyl or shellac that works out to around 2 parts thinner to 1 part finish. For waterbase you may want to up that to 3 parts thinner to 1 part finish.
Jeff
Finishes
Q#
2455 :
Finishing of Cherry or Walnut
Submitted
01.26.11
Q:
What is the ratio of water to glue for glue sizing.
A:
It may vary by manufacturer of the sizing but I always use a 1:1 ration. Experimentation is necessary because woods vary in absorption. Also I always try to wipe the size after application with a spray gun (or you can just rag it on). Wiping forces it into the porous area better and usually guves a more even stain result. Make sure you scuff sand it after drying.
Jeff
Finishes
Q#
2451 :
oak stain
Submitted
11.03.10
Q:
Where Can I find McCloskey Tungseal oil base stain 1918 Dark Oak? Anything closely comparable?
A:
McCloskey Products were discontinued 6 years ago. The company that bought them makes Cabot Stains and Finishes and they may have a recommendation, however the Minwax stain by the same name or Jacobean Oak may be close.
Cabot Customer Service
Technical Hotline within the US and Canada
1-800-US-STAIN
Technical Hotline outside of the US and Canada
978-465-1900
Finishes
Q#
2450 :
Oak/refinishing NEED
Submitted
10.26.10
Q:
Where Can I find McCloskey Tungseal oil base stain 1928 Dark Oak? Anything closely comparable?
A:
McCloskey Products were discontinued 6 years ago. The company that bought them makes Cabot Stains and Finishes and they may have a recommendation, however the Minwax stain by the same name or Jacobean Oak may be close.
Cabot Customer Service
Technical Hotline within the US and Canada
1-800-US-STAIN
Technical Hotline outside of the US and Canada
978-465-1900
Finishes
Q#
2446 :
changing color
Submitted
10.01.10
Q:
My door is painted red mahogany, ad i need change it to ebony, my question is sand or striping. thanks
A:
If the old color is an opaque paint (you can't see the wood figure or grain underneath the color)then all you have to do clean it with TSP and water, sand with 150 grit sandpaper and then re-paint.
If the color is transparent stain (you can see the wood grain and figure) then you have to strip the finish, then sand to bare wood until it will accept water (it doesn't bead up the water). Then stain it with an ebony stain.
Jeff
Finishes
Q#
2445 :
mcCloskey Tungseal
Submitted
09.29.10
Q:
I need to match McCloskey tungseal wood stain Light Oak #917. any suggestions for best match?
A:
The McCloskey brand name was purchased by Cabot coatings about 5 years and the Tungseal line of stains discontinued. You might call Cabot Customer service at the number below and see if they have a suggested replacement in the Cabot line.
Cabot Customer Service
Technical Hotline within the US and Canada
1-800-US-STAIN
Technical Hotline outside of the US and Canada
978-465-1900
Regards
Jeff