Stains and Varnishes
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Stains and Varnishes
Why would a paint film over a varnish be chipping?
Read more: Why would a paint film over a varnish be chipping?Paint applied over varnish or some wood stains can sometimes cause chipping if knocked. Varnishes are very hard films and…
Do I need to use a preservative before I stain my wood?
Read more: Do I need to use a preservative before I stain my wood?Many hardwoods such as Oak and Teak, are naturally durable and have their own natural resistance to decay and rot.…
What type of varnish would be most suitable for a bathroom area?
Read more: What type of varnish would be most suitable for a bathroom area?Any reputable varnish would be suitable, as long as any water spillage is cleaned up straight away and not allowed…
Can I paint straight over varnish or woodstain with standard paint such as gloss or eggshell?
Read more: Can I paint straight over varnish or woodstain with standard paint such as gloss or eggshell?We would recommend a complete strip of the varnish before applying a conventional paint system over previously painted varnish, however…
Do shade cards and colour labels accurately represent the colour I will get on my timber?
Read more: Do shade cards and colour labels accurately represent the colour I will get on my timber?Shade cards and colour labels should only be used as a guide. The following factors will all affect the final…
How much woodstain will I need to treat my windows and doors?
Read more: How much woodstain will I need to treat my windows and doors?On average, every litre of woodstain will give two coats, indoors and out, on two partly glazed doors or four…
My fencing was dry and ready for staining, then it rained heavily for a whole day. Can I stain it straight away, or do I have to wait?
Read more: My fencing was dry and ready for staining, then it rained heavily for a whole day. Can I stain it straight away, or do I have to wait?Although timber is a porous, absorbent substrate, it will not “soak” water up like a sponge and therefore although the…
What causes slow drying of gloss and varnish on new paintwork?
Read more: What causes slow drying of gloss and varnish on new paintwork?With solvent-based paints, it’s usually surface contamination as the result of a poorly prepared surface. Water-based paints can be slow…
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