Browse Forums Windows & Doors Re: Which oil would you use? Western Red Cedar window frames 2Oct 30, 2009 4:56 pm Change is what we need! Can we? YES WE CAN!!!!! Re: Which oil would you use? Western Red Cedar window frames 8Oct 31, 2009 5:43 am Change is what we need! Can we? YES WE CAN!!!!! Re: Which oil would you use? Western Red Cedar window frames 10Nov 01, 2009 5:23 am Change is what we need! Can we? YES WE CAN!!!!! Re: Which oil would you use? Western Red Cedar window frames 15Nov 02, 2009 5:36 am Change is what we need! Can we? YES WE CAN!!!!! Re: Which oil would you use? Western Red Cedar window frames 17Nov 02, 2009 8:29 am The main problem with DWD is that as its essentially a transparent paint it can get quite 'built-up' with several recoats and it has problems with peeling. The only remesy is to then resand. I'm not saying its a bad product, I have actually used it on all my internal solid meranti doors, architraves and window reveals. Personally I would have used Sikkens but I am saying its the best period - everyone will have differnet opinions and experience with different products. At any rate, any exterior timber subject to the Aussie (esp. afternoon) sun is going to need regular maintanance. How regular just depends on what was used to coat it. In reference to pigments - pigments are what gives a product UV stabilisation and protection, without it they are not suitable for outdoor use. Somewoman, good thing you didn't use an oil - probably the worst thing to use outdoors is a traditional oil. Oils are evaporated by the sun and also absorb dirt - the reason why garden furniture often goes black. Re: Which oil would you use? Western Red Cedar window frames 18Nov 02, 2009 10:25 am Dukekamaya, thanks for your input! =) so oil is definitely out for outdoors... Would it be ok to use an oil for the internal parts of the frames? We have only done the exterior so far as the weather on the weekend was so hot and there was so much work to be done Re: Which oil would you use? Western Red Cedar window frames 19Nov 02, 2009 10:35 am Its much safer to use the same product in and out. In an extreme case you can get warping on a door or window as different coatings can actually have a different 'pull'. This has happened especially on doors where it may have a lacquer on one side an water based acylic paint on the other. There is no reason you can't use an outdoor product like DWD indoors, as I said I have it on all my internal doors etc Re: Which oil would you use? Western Red Cedar window frames 20Nov 02, 2009 11:06 am The other issue is that the most important part of a door as far as sealing goes is the bottom edge. This obviously means you will have to take yours off. All door warranties are void if the bottom edge is not sealed. I’m restoring all my 40yr old windows and I want to install seals around the casements. I’ve sanded back and oiled the frames with sikkens. My plan is to box up inside… 0 6772 Plasterboard Gyprock is very popular as a reveal liner these days. You need to provide a way of supporting it, we use a modified timber reveal or bracket. You will be… 1 4965 For your reference Performance Labels: Window assemblies in housing, except timber windows, must be labelled so the label can be seen when it is in situ. For timber… 6 10417 |