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Recomend Woodstain for Windows

GG66 · 2006-07-26 10:21:13

I recently installed new windows and need to apply a protective varnish/stain. The windows have come out more orange than the brown I expected so I want to apply a darkening stain. Can anyone recommend a clear wood varnish with stain

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26-07-2006 11:21am

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GG66

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I recently installed new windows and need to apply a protective varnish/stain.

The windows have come out more orange than the brown I expected so I want to apply a darkening stain.

Can anyone recommend a clear wood varnish with stain

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#2 26-07-2006 11:25am
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varnish and stain are different things. Also you do realise it will naturally darken with time.

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#3 26-07-2006 11:29am
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It will darken with time but it could be years. It really is orange.

I realise varnish is generally clear and stain adds colour.

Either way, can someone recommend a solution

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#4 26-07-2006 8:03pm
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What type of timber? I assume teak/iroko?
What previous stain/varnish did you apply to turn it orange?

Personally I like Bondex exterior for anything I do outside. Permoglaze used to make a nice range of UV resistant wood protection but they've either stopped doing them or gone out of business or something; not seen it in a few years.

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