Aaron Liebling
03-06-2021, 3:30 PM
Two questions about working with Afrormosia:
1. I've ready that it can darken significantly with time. I'd like it to maintain as much of the lighter teak tone as possible. Suggestions on ways to maximize that?
2. Finish ideas for a bed? It's for my wife and me and we both prefer a "softer" finish (something like danish oil) versus a shiny poly shell. We're also ok with some dings and scratches - they just add character up to a point. Obviously, a bed can get a fair amount of abuse. Is a bed going to be ok with a oil finish?
I realize the answer to these two questions probably contradict one another, as a thick poly seal is probably the best way to prevent darkening. Maybe someone has am agic solution to balance both concerns?
1. I've ready that it can darken significantly with time. I'd like it to maintain as much of the lighter teak tone as possible. Suggestions on ways to maximize that?
2. Finish ideas for a bed? It's for my wife and me and we both prefer a "softer" finish (something like danish oil) versus a shiny poly shell. We're also ok with some dings and scratches - they just add character up to a point. Obviously, a bed can get a fair amount of abuse. Is a bed going to be ok with a oil finish?
I realize the answer to these two questions probably contradict one another, as a thick poly seal is probably the best way to prevent darkening. Maybe someone has am agic solution to balance both concerns?