I am making a walnut sewing box for my dad for christmas and need some suggestions on how would be a good way to finish it with either stain or varathane.
2006-12-18 11:49:28 · 6 answers · asked by andcha2mudie 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Stains provide no protection or gloss to bring out the figure of the walnut. My prefered finishing technique for walnut is to apply two layers of Watco Danish oil natural color according to the manufacturers instructions, then after drying for 72 hours I apply one or two coats of High Gloss Polyurethane Varnish. After the last coat of varnish has cured for 5 days I apply a thin layer of clear Briwax, paste wax. This procedure will provide the ultimate beauty and durability for the finish. The danish oil brings out the figure of the wood, the polyurethane protects it from moisture and scratches, and the wax provides a wear surface over the polyurethane that can be easiely renewed. It is likely the most complex finishing process that you will be given, but I find it to be well worth the effort. I have developed this procedure over the course of several walnut projects.
Also, I know that you won't be able to complete the entire procedure by Christmas, but you will be able to get a good start to it and it is worth it for your dad.
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2006-12-18 16:25:05 · answer #1 · answered by nathanael_beal 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-23 23:33:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How To Finish Walnut
2016-11-14 20:53:02 · answer #3 · answered by stanier 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oak- has open grain and has to be filled for a glass smooth finish, which takes more products and time. It has a limited color range (in my opinion) due to this issue. It splinters when it breaks so veneers can be tricky such as trimming edges. It can be hard to match grain if you make a repair, you have to pencil in fake grain to match. Pine is difficult to stain due to the type of grain and sap content. You have to seal it and use a spray stain to color it, which can get scratched off easily and reveal light colored wood below, which will look terrible. It has a connotation as being cheap and not "high-class". MDF- well , what can I say. Its not really wood, but more glue. Should not be used in REAL furniture. Ok for counter tops and the like.
2016-03-13 08:19:32 · answer #4 · answered by Susan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best finish for walnut is wax.
Walnut is such a hard wood that it will not need the protection of polyurethane,just some wax to make it shine.
2006-12-18 12:06:03 · answer #5 · answered by domedweller2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Got to go w/ the oil & wax recommendations.
No reason you can't use both.
If you are looking for a higher shine, a well rubbed out french polish or natural varnish.
You can get some idea of the final color by wetting a patch w/ water. or applying a neutral "stain" undercoat which can't hurt either.
Good luck
2006-12-19 02:09:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can stain it and put a polyurethane finish for durability. There are many different stains and finishes to choose from these days. Look at your options. There are even stains that are many different colors. Have fun and have a nice Christmas.
2006-12-18 11:57:10 · answer #7 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use watco oil, natural. it will bring out the beauty of the wood. I would stay away from varnishes, for the project you are making, they are not needed.
2006-12-18 14:29:55 · answer #8 · answered by tmarschall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋