Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Oct 03, 2014 12:04 pm I'm getting some internal glazed doors made of Pacific Beech (Vitex cofassus) and I'm wondering what finish to put on them. I don't like the look of paint, which is really a thin sheet of plastic - and it seems a shame to cover up beautiful timber. I don't like the amount of work involved with modern "varnishes". so I thought of oiling the doors. But the door supplier says they have to be sealed with polyurethane or paint, to prevent moisture getting in, whch would cause warping. So it looks like some polyurethane type finish, which I'm not looking forward to because it deteriorates quickly and has to be resanded and given many coats again quite often. My local hardware recommended Cabots, and said oil based is longer lasting (or was it harder wearing?) than water based. One of the doors will be in a bright room with plenty of reflected natural light, but they will have little if any direct sunlight on. I'd be gratefull to hear of your experience and recommendations. Is there any objective research into this? Has anyone oiled a Pacific Beech door, and after many years, not had any warping? What do you need them to withstand? If it's normal wear and tear, then either will do, if you want resistance to ingress then laminated would be the favourite, but only… 1 12391 Thank you. Do I use timber floorboards for stairs or do people use timber treads? Or is both the same? 6 7299 4 14466 |