That is why I went with Cetol on the exterior teak.I think it leaves a more "flexible" finish than varnish and it seems to bond better.the natural oils in teak wood make bonding to the surface difficult for anything. Cetol seems to work well for me
Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS _____ From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Knowles Rich Sent: April 23, 2013 2:56 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Stus-List Burma Teak Oil I'm curious why one would go to all the bother of prepping the interior wood for a coat of whatever and choose anything other than a good quality flat or rubbed finish varnish. The interiors of most of our boats were varnished at the factory, and, after 20 or 30 years still look very good. Oil finishes lose their lustre quickly and, as noted, harbour mould and attract dirt. Maybe oil is seen as less of a chore, but I think it's more in the long run. Rich Knowles Indigo. LF38 Halifax On 2013-04-23, at 13:48, Josh Muckley <[email protected]> wrote: Joel, That's what I found too and that's why I used danish oil. As for lemon oil that Dwight suggested, you can add some PURE lemon oil to almost any traditional oil based finish (tung, linseed, teak, danish, even olive). It helps prevent mildew/black spots and also adds a nice fresh smell. Some furniture makers make there own finishes, often by mixing boiled linseed oil with bees wax and polyurethane. I think the guy that made my bed frame used a 2:1:1 ratio on natural bare cherry. Josh -- When security matters. http://www.secure-my-email.com On Apr 23, 2013 12:31 PM, "Joel Aronson" <[email protected]> wrote: I used Deks last year. The wood had not been treated in years so it soaked it in. I need to reapply. It gave the wood a rich glow until it disappeared Joel Aronson _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2241 / Virus Database: 3162/5767 - Release Date: 04/23/13
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