Larry Beyer
08-19-2005, 3:29 PM
Hello All.
Brand new, the first time on this forum..the entire site for that matter.
In about two weeks I will have completed a Black walnut aquarium stand.
For finishing I have looked on this and several other forums. I would like the cabinet to have a nice "deep" furniture look and yet not be damaged by water on the top and not require monthly/yearly maintenance.
I am looking for an affirmation of a system. Do you think the following "system" will do what I want?
Tung Oil (100%), Four or Five coats. [would BLO be better?]
Sand after first coat
On sucessive coats wet sand with application of oil (220 thru 400)
Wipe on Poly...three coats, over the dried oil.
If the abovementioned system will work, I have some questions as to how to do it. The reason I have questions is because upon reading about finishes on various forums there seems to be conflicting and even contrary information. Also, I have never used either Tung oil or wipe on poly.
Should the oil be applied full strength or cut with something for faster drying?
How long about to wait before wiping the oil off???
If I let each coat of oil dry for 24 hours after wipe off will that be sufficient?
If I let the final coat dry for a week before coating it with poly will that be sufficient?
I intend to make wipe on poly with 50/50 mineral spirits and polyurethane gloss coating; is there a better mix or proportion??
How long should/can I wait between coats of wipe on poly?
Is it necessary to sand between the coats of poly?
I know that with all the questions it seems like you have almost did the finishing work for me but I have never tried finishing a cabinet before so would feel more assured by some input from people with experience.
Thanx in advance for your help.
larry beyer
Brand new, the first time on this forum..the entire site for that matter.
In about two weeks I will have completed a Black walnut aquarium stand.
For finishing I have looked on this and several other forums. I would like the cabinet to have a nice "deep" furniture look and yet not be damaged by water on the top and not require monthly/yearly maintenance.
I am looking for an affirmation of a system. Do you think the following "system" will do what I want?
Tung Oil (100%), Four or Five coats. [would BLO be better?]
Sand after first coat
On sucessive coats wet sand with application of oil (220 thru 400)
Wipe on Poly...three coats, over the dried oil.
If the abovementioned system will work, I have some questions as to how to do it. The reason I have questions is because upon reading about finishes on various forums there seems to be conflicting and even contrary information. Also, I have never used either Tung oil or wipe on poly.
Should the oil be applied full strength or cut with something for faster drying?
How long about to wait before wiping the oil off???
If I let each coat of oil dry for 24 hours after wipe off will that be sufficient?
If I let the final coat dry for a week before coating it with poly will that be sufficient?
I intend to make wipe on poly with 50/50 mineral spirits and polyurethane gloss coating; is there a better mix or proportion??
How long should/can I wait between coats of wipe on poly?
Is it necessary to sand between the coats of poly?
I know that with all the questions it seems like you have almost did the finishing work for me but I have never tried finishing a cabinet before so would feel more assured by some input from people with experience.
Thanx in advance for your help.
larry beyer