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Before Varnishing Pine

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  • 26-03-2008 9:13pm
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    Dummy
    Registered Users Posts: 984 ✭✭✭


    I "think" I remember a tv programme saying that you should rub pine with a damp cloth to bring out the grain, before applying varnish.

    Has anyone any experience of this or was I dreaming?


    Regards,

    D


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    turnertina
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭turnertina


    Hi D,
    I think you are talking about a procedure that would be done before applying a wax or limed wax to highlight the grain.
    When I varnish pine I rub it down through grades of sandpaper to a grit of about 200. Then I apply a coat of sand and sealer, when that is dry I use steel wool 0000 grade, rubbing over the wood lightly in the direction of the grain. Then I apply minimum 2 coats of varnish, again rubbing with the steel wool between coats ensuring they are dry first! I hope this helps
    Jac


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    Dummy
    Registered Users Posts: 984 ✭✭✭Dummy


    Thank you Jac.

    I'll do just that over the next couple of weekends and let you know how I get on.

    Take care.


    D


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    recipio
    Registered Users Posts: 2,804 ✭✭✭recipio


    :rolleyes: Felllas, I think the damp cloth is a reference to the traditional method of raising the grain and then sanding it ( when dry ) . It certainly works but gets very tedious if you have a large area to sand.
    You have to wait for the wood to be bone dry before applying any varnish ( unless using a water based varnish ) .
    In practice, with good power sanders most people don't bother, unless you are building a family heirloom !.


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