Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Sep 29, 2021 8:28 pm Hi, We've just moved into a newly built house with plenty more to do so will likely be a regular here! First step - the western red cedar windows have been coated with a water based varnish (Johnstones Clear). But in hindsight, we've realised we want to oil them with something like Intergrain Nature's Timber Oil or even just a linseed. I understand we can' put the oil over the top of the varnish - is that right? And if so, do we need to sand the timber right back before coating with oil? Any tips much appreciated. Re: Exterior windows - oil after varnish. 2Sep 29, 2021 10:28 pm LincDk Hi, We've just moved into a newly built house with plenty more to do so will likely be a regular here! First step - the western red cedar windows have been coated with a water based varnish (Johnstones Clear). But in hindsight, we've realised we want to oil them with something like Intergrain Nature's Timber Oil or even just a linseed. I understand we can' put the oil over the top of the varnish - is that right? And if so, do we need to sand the timber right back before coating with oil? Any tips much appreciated. Pretty sure you can if you sand it back to raw wood. Though I'd be using a better product like osmo. That said, while the oil looks nice, are you prepared for the ongoing maintenance? I know it's kind of romantic to be oiling wood, but it's a PITA Dark matter scientist, can breathe underwater, mind reader and can freeze matter just by willing it. Trust me, its in my sig. Re: Exterior windows - oil after varnish. 4Oct 03, 2021 9:05 am LincDk Cool thanks for that. Just looking at the Osmo range - would you use the Teak oil for external WRC windows? Unfamiliar with the teak oil, but anything from osmo will by head and shoulders above other products on the market. Dark matter scientist, can breathe underwater, mind reader and can freeze matter just by willing it. Trust me, its in my sig. I have a new Canadian Ash front door and frame. I need some advice. Can i coat Feast Watson ‘Exterior Stain and Varnish’ (FW) (turps based) over a clear turps based… 0 8494 I'm about to put down some Merbau. Is it necessary to oil underneath the boards before laying? 0 8833 Hi, as per the subject. Does anyone have any recommendations for the best value decking oil (Bunning is close to where I live) for a treated pine deck? Thanks 0 21555 |