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29th September 2011, 03:38 PM
Thread: Kitchen bench top - sink area
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I think PU is the best choice. Thanks
I think PU is the best choice.
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26th August 2011, 08:20 PM
Thread: White Oak Stair Treads
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Just use the same finish with your floor. ...
Just use the same finish with your floor.
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26th August 2011, 08:17 PM
Thread: Oak plywood repair
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You cannot repair the veneer problem with the...
You cannot repair the veneer problem with the varnish or other finishing materials
But you can paint it to cover up your veneer problem.
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26th August 2011, 08:14 PM
Thread: Who uses SANDING SEALER and why
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The sanding sealer is the clear coat that is...
The sanding sealer is the clear coat that is designed to be easily sanded. It is very similar with the top coat but with sanding agent inside.
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13th July 2011, 06:27 PM
Thread: Colour Matching to Redgum - Help please
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Yes it is. You have to some trial and error to...
Yes it is.
You have to some trial and error to get the color matched. I always try some pieces of wood panel when matching the color. We never start finishing the product before we feel happy on... -
5th July 2011, 01:15 AM
Thread: bleaching american white oak
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To get the white color you need a strong chemical...
To get the white color you need a strong chemical bleach. You can use a hydrogen peroxide ( part A) with sodium hydroxide ( part B).
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5th July 2011, 01:05 AM
Thread: Spray Guns?
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I think you better start with the air spray gun....
I think you better start with the air spray gun. It is quite low price, simple and flexible.
You can buy a cup gun and of course you will need a compressor for the air supply.
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12th May 2011, 10:43 PM
Thread: Insect in my finish....
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Yes some insect like eat wood. Some wood are also...
Yes some insect like eat wood. Some wood are also susceptive to the insect attack.
You shout do pretreatment to your wood before start processing it.
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2nd May 2011, 03:13 PM
Thread: Restoring deck finished in ???
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I am afraid that you have to sand all your deck. ...
I am afraid that you have to sand all your deck. Then you can start your finishing process with new system and with the proper material. It is very difficult to match your finish without clean off...
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11th April 2011, 07:07 PM
Thread: Problem matching wood colour
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Yes, you can tone down your pink (red color )...
Yes, you can tone down your pink (red color ) with the green color stain. (EDIT: Link removed by moderator.)
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23rd March 2011, 06:02 PM
Thread: Super high gloss painted finish
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yes it is. Your finishing step should be as...
yes it is.
Your finishing step should be as follow:
1. Filler, let dry and sanding
2. PU black base coat, spray let dry and sanding
3. PU Black base coat , spray let dry and sanding ( You may... -
23rd March 2011, 05:48 PM
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The furniture is basically the easiest varnish in...
The furniture is basically the easiest varnish in term application. It drying faster and most proper for furniture finish.
The floor varnish has medium elasticity and strong enough tho withstand the... -
10th March 2011, 04:37 PM
Thread: hvlp pressure settings
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I install the oil and water trap before the...
I install the oil and water trap before the pressure regulation for the spray gun
The air pressure for the hvlp spray gun should be set at about 2 bar. if the air pressure is too high then he act... -
10th March 2011, 04:30 PM
Thread: Outdoor Timber Finishes!!!
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There are some type finishing material are design...
There are some type finishing material are design for outdoor. The material selection is depend on the finishing look, color and quality required.
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1st March 2011, 10:31 PM
Thread: Thinning lacquer for HVLP
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If it written it doesn,t need thinning, then you...
If it written it doesn,t need thinning, then you may don,t need to.
You better try to spray it and see the result. If you fell the lacquer is too thick then you can add some lacquer thinner to... -
1st March 2011, 10:17 PM
Thread: Super high gloss painted finish
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To make high gloss finish is tough work....
To make high gloss finish is tough work. Especially in the black color.
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9th February 2011, 04:52 PM
Thread: Rich Walnut Stain help - Whats missing?
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When you are going to do finishing process on a...
When you are going to do finishing process on a big furniture, you should do some trial first on some wood panel board. Make a step panel as your finishing model. Then you can do your finishing...
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9th February 2011, 04:20 PM
Thread: what finish?
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For outdoor use, you have to use the exterior...
For outdoor use, you have to use the exterior finishing materials.
My favorite for outdoor wood finish is spar varnish.
It is a simple finishing material, easy in application and designed for... -
8th February 2011, 10:58 PM
Thread: Old Varnish
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Just do some trial on a piece of wood panel. See...
Just do some trial on a piece of wood panel.
See the result, if it can dry then your varnish is still in good condition.
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29th January 2011, 01:59 PM
Thread: How to spray a glossy finish
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To finish in high gloss is rather difficult. The...
To finish in high gloss is rather difficult. The some minor defect that may not visible in the low gloss will seem obviously in the high gloss. You need to prepare the good finishing room and also...
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1st January 2011, 07:43 PM
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I think better you strip your old finish and...
I think better you strip your old finish and start to refinish it.
Use a chemical stripper to do it.
You may apply clear coat on your old finish, but it will give you uneven color since your... -
1st January 2011, 07:16 PM
Thread: Tassie Blackwood guitar finish
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You have a very good wood. I agree with you that...
You have a very good wood.
I agree with you that the natural finish will give you good looked.
You can get natural finish with the application of clear coat without any stain.
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9th December 2010, 04:29 PM
Thread: advice please on a finish
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The finishing is really depend on your need. If...
The finishing is really depend on your need. If your wood carved is going to be placed in the outdoor, you need the outdoor finishing material.
I think you use the spar varnish. It quite easy to... -
29th November 2010, 05:51 PM
Thread: How to finish a piece of timber perfectly?
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Sanding the wood is very critical to make good...
Sanding the wood is very critical to make good quality finishing.
The sanding has to be done gradually with the coarser sandpaper grade to the finer.
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25th November 2010, 05:46 PM
Thread: tinting danish oil
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yes, you can tint the oil finish with the oil...
yes, you can tint the oil finish with the oil stain type.
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25th November 2010, 05:41 PM
Thread: Mixing / Matching Wood Stains
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Yes the basic color to make stain are the red,...
Yes the basic color to make stain are the red, yellow, black and blue.
The other color ( except white) can be made with these basic colors.
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13th November 2010, 02:41 AM
Thread: Merbau Fence
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You can apply an oil finish, such as teak oil,...
You can apply an oil finish, such as teak oil, tung oil or polyurethane finish.
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13th November 2010, 02:37 AM
Thread: how to finish walnut burr veneer
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1. In my opinion you better just apply clear...
1. In my opinion you better just apply clear coating on walnut. walnut has a dark color with very nice grain. It is better to finish in the natural wood color.
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13th November 2010, 02:21 AM
Thread: what stain to use with shellac
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How do you apply the shellac? If you apply the...
How do you apply the shellac? If you apply the shellac by wiping, padding or brushing, sure it will resolve some of the stain underneath.
The best way is to coat the shellac by spray.
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11th October 2010, 07:07 AM
Thread: Help! Oil on wood.
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What finish on your table? You may try to wipe...
What finish on your table?
You may try to wipe off your oil with a mineral spirit. It may help to clean up your oil, but if your finish is an oil finish it will dissolve your finish.
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11th October 2010, 07:02 AM
Thread: Re-coating timber benchtop
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You can refinish your old table without have to...
You can refinish your old table without have to know the previous finish.
Wipe off your old finish with acetone, and sand your wood until your get smooth and even surface and you can start your new... -
11th October 2010, 06:49 AM
Thread: Faded look for table top
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There is a few method you can try. 1. Do with...
There is a few method you can try.
1. Do with stain. Try to apply a white stain on your wood. Spray it lightly until you get the effect.
2. You can use a bleach chemical. It is a chemical work for... -
26th September 2010, 07:41 AM
Thread: Sealing on red cedar?
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Yes You better apply wood filler to fill in your...
Yes You better apply wood filler to fill in your pores. There are many filler types, but i think you better use the waterbased filler. It easy to be applied on and compatible for most clear coating,...
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16th September 2010, 01:23 AM
Thread: help staining pine dark brown/black
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Yes it is. It is very difficult to get the dark...
Yes it is.
It is very difficult to get the dark color by wiping application stain.
Np matter how many you apply your stain it will give you the same result.
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16th September 2010, 01:12 AM
Thread: Anyone hiring a spray booth?
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I don't know the spray booth supplier in Sidney,...
I don't know the spray booth supplier in Sidney, but i know some in Indonesia.
If you are interested, please send message.
And i will give You some address that you can contact.
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16th September 2010, 01:06 AM
Thread: Removing Paint
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To remove paint and refinish is quite tough work....
To remove paint and refinish is quite tough work.
You can remove a resolved paint by using a paint thinner, but if it is not work you need a chemical stripper.
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6th September 2010, 07:09 PM
Thread: Spraying Stain
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Yes, spray system now is the most popular way to...
Yes, spray system now is the most popular way to apply the finishing material.
Almost all finishing material can be apllied by spray.
By the spray application we can get the even, smooth with... -
17th August 2010, 12:05 AM
Thread: Sanding grit recommendations
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For the raw wood you need to sand with 180 grade....
For the raw wood you need to sand with 180 grade.
To sand the coating you can use the 280 in the prime coat and 320 or 400 before the last coat.
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16th August 2010, 11:56 PM
Thread: Colour Correction
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Well it rather difficult situation. It seems the...
Well it rather difficult situation. It seems the to re sand your old finish is the only option you have.
You may try to do some application on your previous finish, but the result may not satisfy... -
13th July 2010, 11:47 AM
Thread: Chip board finnish?
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Yes the 2 pack polyurethane is good for your...
Yes the 2 pack polyurethane is good for your table.
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19th June 2010, 08:01 AM
Thread: HVLP spray System
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HVLP gun is a spry gun with low air pressure, it...
HVLP gun is a spry gun with low air pressure, it will give you less over spray.
Theoretically it will give you more deficiency in the transfer finishing materials. It means that more materials will... -
Wow, it is a big gap. In my opinion you should...
Wow, it is a big gap.
In my opinion you should insert a piece of wood to fix it.
Use piece of wood with same grain pattern.
Using wood will give better match than the other material.
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17th April 2010, 02:13 AM
Thread: Finish for table top
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Yes you can do with the oil finish. It create...
Yes you can do with the oil finish. It create natural looked that is match with the appearance that you want. But since you don't want the red color you have to kill the red of the wood with the...
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12th April 2010, 08:56 AM
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To get your finish smooth you need to sand the...
To get your finish smooth you need to sand the varnish and redo the varnish application until get the smooth surface. Do thea sanding between the varnish with a sterated sandpaper with 320 or 400...
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12th April 2010, 08:50 AM
Thread: How do i treat this bare wood?
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You can do with a outdoor finishing materials. ...
You can do with a outdoor finishing materials.
The outdoor pant material is the same like the indoor finishing materials but it is designed for outdoor.
If you want to do with varnish, please...