2006-09-18 01:48:10 · 9 answers · asked by john h 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
sorry has anyone heard of this is it any good
2006-09-18 01:53:46 · update #1
Maybe i should start again. i have just hung some satinwood doors and would like to retain the original finish the mixture was reccomended to me and before i ruin the doors i needed advice.sorry but i am new to this
2006-09-18 02:34:04 · update #2
danish finishing oil is what you want. It makes beautiful wood gorgeous. Pick up a can and read the label. The formula some one told you is questionable.
2006-09-18 03:00:55 · answer #1 · answered by steve b 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Be a little bit suspicious of any finish that has water in it, because water raises the grain of wood by swelling. Vinegar is about 5% acid, and 95% water. Turpentines are fine, but are not a finish by themselves. Linseed oil is too heavy by itself and tends to stay sticky if applied too thickly or applied to the wrong type of wood.
Try boiled linseed oil instead.
Boiled linseed oil with a bit of beeswax is excellent. Thin it out with odourless varsol and apply a very thin coat first, allow it to dry, polish it, and sand it with very fine 6--800grit sandpaper, then wipe it down and apply a second, and third coat allowing it to dry for 24hrs. between coats. This makes a durable glossy finish.
2006-09-18 09:56:22 · answer #2 · answered by fiddlesticks9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh I see now, sorry John.
Danish Oil is good, it'll dry to a satin finish and retain the "softness" of the wood - it'll dry scuff-free.
Wax can also be used.
Linseed oil leaves things a bit "yellow"
No need to mix up any particular product, buying off the shelf is much better for consistancy. Liberon products can be trusted.
2006-09-18 08:50:07 · answer #3 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cannot see where the vinegar comes in`cos it is water based.and the others are oils or spirits.
So you will have to define your question. What are you trying to treat and what for?
2006-09-18 09:11:13 · answer #4 · answered by Spanner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends whether the wood is old, dry/dirty.
Beeswax melted and dissolved into turpentine is a good treatment for wood. (Proper turpentine not white spirit.)
Omit the meths; that mix is good for cleaning.
2006-09-18 09:04:47 · answer #5 · answered by Graduate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't beat a good Danish oil.
2006-09-18 08:50:36 · answer #6 · answered by The Wandering Blade 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup I have heard of this to - but would suggest you call a local
french polisher to check out mix b4 you try it out on anything
(just incase you get the mix wrong!)
2006-09-18 08:55:27 · answer #7 · answered by random 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use linseed oil
2006-09-18 09:00:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
and the question is?
2006-09-18 08:49:26 · answer #9 · answered by Jane S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋