Saloon Floor

[sidon]

I am thinking about re-varnishing my saloon floorboards as they are looking a little worn (my boat was in bareboat charter up until 1 month ago, when I removed it due to the amount of damage incurred). My question is, does anybody know a sprayable matt varnish. I ask this question because I work in the automotive refinishing industry and have access to spray guns & ovens in which to use them. I would be grateful for any info available.

 

[ccscott49]

You can spray normal polyurethane matt varnish, but I've found it better to use a few coats of gloss, then flat and use one coat of matt, the gloss seems to bring out the grain and colour of the wood better than matt and gives a depth of finish that just isn't there with Matt. You can spray all the coats on, but brushing the gloss and then flatting the last coat and spraying the matt gives good results. If you use Epifanes wood finish (Hardhout olie) you don't need to flat between coats.

 

[Forbsie]

Duh!

My brother is calling me a Varnish Nerd. You know the thing, he stand at the bar and says "Just look at the flaws in that varnish". I say "I won't see the flaws if you put your hand in your pocket and cover them with a drink!"

The thing is I don't know what you mean by "Flat", Colin. Could you explain, Please?

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[ccscott49]

Re: Duh!

"Flat" Lightly sanding down between coats, to remove ridges left by brush, flies, hairs and bristles, to give a good "key" for the next coat.
It's a term all us varnish nerds spread around liberally, just like varnish! /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

 

[Forbsie]

Re: Duh!

That's alright then I do that anyway, but now I'll add another technical term when I'm talking with my bruv. /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

Thanks again, Colin.

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[BarryH]

Why not use a "2 pack" laquer as used on the cars with a "flatting" agent in it. It'll be far superior to any single part varnish designed for brush application. I'm sure the boss won't miss half a litre or so!!

OK, to hell with it. Unbolt it and we'll use it as an anchor!

 

[tr7v8]

You shouldn't be using 2 pack with out the correct breathing gear as most contain Isocyanates. On model aircraft we used to use a 2 pack fuel proofer that was apparently banned by the HSE for the furniture building industry some time ago!

Jim
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[BarryH]

I'm not saying use it without the proper filtration gear, the man said he was in the "industry", so the proper application facilities should be there.

I,ve been playing with the ICI water based products. First impresssions, it seems ok, but only time will tell. Viscosities got to be spot on tho, or its a pig to apply and clogs the gun.

OK, to hell with it. Unbolt it and we'll use it as an anchor!