The darling wife is out back staining some doors and
I got to wondering…
Any suggestions on getting the deepest, richest finish?
The plan is-
(Pine doors)
(exterior)
sanding sealer- one coat
Oil based stain (red)- one coat
Toner- one coat
Spar varnish- Two coats
So, what is your ratio for toner?
and any other thoughts for a durable and deep finish?
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Anything in the "Not so many coats" category?
*snork*
I know, it is slow curing too, but you did ask deep and rich, right?;)
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toners take practice with the right spray equipment. test test test. Some toners do not bode well with the sun. call your local cabinet shops. stinky
No spray equipment involved.
North side, so no sun.
Don't know the exact look you after with toner, but spraying is the key.
I have used pigments in shellac and been able to blend or hilite somewhat, but real toning is more of a deft application of shadeing.Start with clear shellac or sanding sealer, stain, barrier coat to lock the stain, another shade or tone coat, another barrier ( lacquer or poly or varn or shellac) another tone and finally the build up coats of finish.Your spar is amber enough that with enough layers it'll be amber when done, all you can do is go darker, umber, sienna, van dyke are browns that will get you in the right direction, but it's an education unto itself to get a really classy loooking job.Compatabilty issues are the key, and not dissolving what toner you just did, by brushing it around into a sloppy mess with the finish coat, hence the barrier coats.Spraying really avoids that issue.Gel stains might be you best bet and rattle can spray.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
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If there is no sun hitting the doors, I would use dye first, probably orange--it'll be scarey, look like an orange popsickle--then stain, then clear coat. Clear coat is the hardest to find what will last longest and work best. No sun, you could probably get away with almost anything.
Yeah! To late unfortunately, but the dye would be a good experiment. I've never used them before, I'll look into it.
But if he calls his local cabinet shops stinky, are they gonna want to do business with him ?....You are always welcome at Quittintime
"and any other thoughts for a durable and deep finish?"
Oh. You want durable?
Paint.
Mike Hennessy
Pittsburgh, PA
Everything fits, until you put glue on it.
True. That's why I made the sacrificial screen door.