Floor varnish question

[bobgarrett]

The floor in my saloon is looking a little tired. Its that dark stuff with the thin parallel light stripes. I think it just needs a quick rub and some new varnish but what varnish? Any recommendations as I assume it needs to be hard but not slippery but most varnishes with those characteristics are marked for interior only and while the saloon is inside it does get a bit wet from time to time (and not just when I spill the G&Ts). Any recommendations (other than spill less drink!)? Thanks

 

[MoodySabre]

Ronseal Diamond Hard Satin varnish. Easy to use. Lasts well. Not very slippery when wet.

See here

 

[l'escargot]

Epifanes Rubbed Effect Varnish (...excellent resistance against alcohol...)

Seriously though had good results from Epifanes, used it on my cabin sole.

 

[sailorman]

just done most of my Sole Bds with Ronseal Diamond Satin very pleased.
goes on easy no smell dries very very hard. will bring the rest home nxt w/e

 

[Stemar]

Another vote for Ronseal Diamond Satin.
I did the engine cover on Jissel three years ago and it looks like new.

 

[sailorman]

Info Here

just to confuse you even more /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[Chris_Robb]

I did mine last year with this.

Junkers Floor finish

This is a professional flooring finish - 2 part, does not suffer if water is left on it, and judging by lack of wear - especially on the companion way steps - incredibly hard wearing - keeping a deep and beatiful shine. I have not found it to be slippery when wet.

It is so easy to apply and dries in minutes. Only needed 2 coats. You will need to cut back to plain wood.

I used the Ronseal Diamond Hard Satin varnish on a previous boat, but it quite quickly lost the deep varnishy shine in areas of hard wear, but did not wear away.

If I had to do it again - I would prefer the Junkers - both are good.

 

[morgandlm]

Another vote for Ronseal Diamond Hard Satin varnish - sorry to be repetitive! I would also add that a few weeks ago I found one of the boards sitting in a puddle of water which had probably been there for some days. After drying off, the board seemed completely unaffected by its soaking. I had put seven coats of varnish on though.
Morgan

 

[Avocet]

I'm a Ronseal fan too. It has even withstood complete immersion in rainwater for a week when I had a big leak and came back to find the cabin sole boards floating! It went a bit milky but was fine again as soon as it dried out.

 

[widgeon]

Yet another vote for Ronseal - it has stood up well to assorted carelessness over the last 2 seasons.