varnish for cabin sole boards

[robertj]

any one have an idea whats the best for my cabin sole boards. needs to look varnished but not too slippy. Any ides please?

bob

 

[Dipper]

Mine are teak faced ply (looks like teak strips). They have never been varnished so I treat them every year with Danish oil. Brush it on and immediately wipe the excess off. Burn the rags as they can catch fire spontaneously later! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Using Danish oil won't work if they are already varnished.

 

[mariog]

Sanded to bare wood and applied several coats of Rylard varnish. After 4 years of hard racing, pulling sails around and my young kids running around, still looks as new.

 

[Gwylan]

Ronseal matt floor varnish - works a treat, non slip and cheaper than anything with boat in the title

 

[oldestgit]

Hi Bob:

On the Sadler 34, the first floorboard section below the companionway is most at risk for both wear and slipping in wet conditions. 2 years ago I had to scrape mine back and replace 2 sections of Teak inlay, after that I applied about 4 coats of Ronseal Diamond Hard Satin Clear varnish (water based) I then masked 3 of the central 5 Teak sections and applied a further heavy coat to those 3 and liberally sprinkled in silver sand.

Job done and brilliant so far for both wear (lack of) and most importantly grip in that otherwise vulnerable place.

So my vote goes to Ronseal Diamond Hard Satin Clear Varnish.

Regards…. Peter

 

[morgandlm]

I fully endorse the recommendation from "oldestgit" (did you choose this name?). I stripped my saloon sole boards and varnished with 6 coats of Ronseal Diamond Hard Clear satin. I rubbed down gently between the last two coats and the result looks good. As yet, the the job is untested but I am confident it will hold up well.
Morgan

 

[oldestgit]

Nope..
Started many years ago with tongue in cheek as Oldgit, however as the years passed it got extended to Oldestgit, but I really only feel about 35, except for those first 10 minutes every morning when first out of bed.

I reckon many years ago I broke the golden rule (You’re only as young as the woman you are feeling)…... I forgot to trade mine in………………

Have fun……Peter

 

[robertj]

cheers all think its going to be ronseal then.

 

[ebbtide]

Sikkens Natural (satin) varnish - everywhere.
Won't touch hard varnish (or oil) ever again.

 

[Chris_Robb]

I have just done this with a special acid catalysed laquer. 2 coats, and designed for heavy duty flooring finish. Looks great and is dead easy to apply.

Time will tell if it is good!

http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/viewprod/j/JUN625/