Goldspar Satin Varnish

[richardbrennan]

I asked the guys on the International Stand at the LBS whether Woodskin would be suitable for my companion way steps which are looking decidedly rough. They said Woodskin would do, but recommend Goldspar Satin Varnish as being more durable. However, having looked at the datasheet for Goldspar, it says not suitable for direct application to oily wood such as teak. I have to say that being nearly twenty years old, the teak shows little sign of oiliness, but what does "direct application mean; do I need to put something else on first?

 

[VicS]

I asked the guys on the International Stand at the LBS whether Woodskin would be suitable for my companion way steps which are looking decidedly rough. They said Woodskin would do, but recommend Goldspar Satin Varnish as being more durable. However, having looked at the datasheet for Goldspar, it says not suitable for direct application to oily wood such as teak. I have to say that being nearly twenty years old, the teak shows little sign of oiliness, but what does "direct application mean; do I need to put something else on first?

Degrease with thinners no1. Apply Compass ( gloss) varnish, thinning the first coat with 30% thinners no1. Finally apply your Goldspar satin

 

[richardbrennan]

Thanks Vic; am I right in thinking thinners no1 is white spirit?

 

[PlankWalker]

20 years ago I varnished my teak companion way steps with 4 coats of Goldspar Gloss then 2 coats of Goldspar Satin.
They still look prety good today.

Plank

 

[VicS]

Thanks Vic; am I right in thinking thinners no1 is white spirit?

Yes, but some people have reported difficulty ( extended drying times) when using white spirit rather than Thinner no 1, but I dont know why. I've not had any problems with the white spirit I buy from the DIY stores

 

[Tranona]

An alternative (and potentially much more durable) is floor varnish as used in locations like sports halls and public spaces with wood floors. I use Ronseal, but there are other brands. Not a glossy finish but more non slip than yacht varnish.

 

[tidclacy]

This may help
http://www.arthurbeale.co.uk/content/varnish-tips