Water-based varnish (internal use on teak) ?

[pragmatist]

HWMBO has long had an allergy to oil-based products - which includes varnish, paint ... - some would say this is very convenient since it gets him out of any such jobs. However, now the sun is shining we are compiling a list of jobs and re-doing the varnish inside the boat is definitely needed.

We varnished floorboards at home many years ago with a water-based varnish and they have lasted really well. Nor did he suffer breathing problems as a result. So does anyone know of a satin-look water-based varnish which we could use on teak ?

I do hope someone can come up with an answer

 

[Sandyman]

Ronseal Perfect Finish. Did all the iternal woodwork on my boat with it, including the heads & shower which is used at least twice a day being liveaboards. That was 8 years ago & its still as good today as when I first applied it. Water based & comes with a hairy pad thingy for application for a perfect finish. Hpoe thats the answer to your prayers

 

[PaulRainbow]

Currently doing my internal joinery with Ronseal diamond hard water based, available in gloss or satin. Excellent stuff to use, dries quickly and you don't have to evacuate the boat due to the fumes. If you want a satin finish i would offer two suggestions.

1) Put as many coats of gloss on first as you need to, to get a nice smooth finish, then finish with a couple of coats of satin. Do not put any more than two coats of satin on or it goes "milky".

2) I would try just using gloss and then take the shine off to whatever satin effect you desire with some Scotchbrite.

Edit : Get some quality foam brushes.

 

[pragmatist]

Fantastic - many thanks Sandyman and PaulRainbow. I was truly expecting someone to say "don't be daft" so she will be much smarter in short order ! I shall submit photos when done !

Penny

 

[ip485]

Ronseal is perfect BUT is you do expose bare teak for any reason it does lift the grain on the first coat (or two). For a good finish lightly sand flat between first and subsequent coats.

 

[Minchsailor]

I believe Bona floor products are water based, and they seem to have a good reputation.

 

[DownWest]

I use a realy hard water based satin varnish designed for stairs and other 'hard use' areas. Goes on milky and then clears. Dries in about 30min. Good UV protection and sold by our local B&Q branch. Called Cimplimor, but I expect another name in UK.
As above, gently sand after first coat, to remove the 'nibs' then bash on with several more coats.