i have just finished making a pine cabinet?

Question

i want to keep the colour the same but i think it needs toughining up and a gloss.

What varnish should i use and (if you dont mind) how do i use it.

Thank you

Answer 1

I make pine furniture,tables cabinets things like that. I would never even consider putting a varnish,clear coat,polyurethane or the like on them. I like the look of the pine,and only apply a hand rubbed in wax finish on my work. It leaves it smooth and sleek and protected without all that mess. Use Bees Wax and linseed oil,rub in let dry, and rub again. You can also use Johnson's Paste Wax if you can't find bees wax. I have done that many,many times. But if you want to use a varnish anyway,be careful they turn yellow after time. And by the way,use 0000 steel wool if you are going to use the wax.You get a real glossy finish that way. Byeee

Answer 2

On pine wood you have to apply sanding sealer. It keeps the stain and varnish become blotchy. Sand it with 220 grit and then apply using gloss polyurethane with a foam brush. Apply 3 coats and sand in between the 1st and 2nd coat.

Answer 3

Use any clear varnish, you can get Ronseal in matt, satin or gloss finish. You paint it on in thin coats with an ordinary paintbrush. Make sure your space is well ventilated though.
PS take the drawers out / open the doors while it's drying!

Answer 4

I had good results with Minwax Polishades.
The stain is already mixed with polyurethane and will give you a even color.
The first coat will raise the grain of the wood,so you have to sand totally off.
the second coat will give a nice smooth shine,if you want a deeper color of the same shade,rub gently with steel wool,wipe the surface well and put another coat.
When you are happy with the color,rub with steel wool again and apply clear polyurethane.

Answer 5

I would recommend Deft. It's quick drying and you can easily apply a couple coats in one day, assuming the weather is warm. Just buy the clear finish and follow the instructions on the can. Deft is virtually foolproof and doesn't take any professional skills to apply. Available in almost all hardware stores.

Answer 6

if you dont use a stain you dont need a sanding sealer...just use a polyurethane...you can also buy a wood hardner for pine...use it before the poly...there is also a natural stain that doesnt blotch or darken the color much...lots of choices here...