When Gloss varnish too glossy and Satin is too dull

[SGr8]

Whatever you decide to do, please do report back how it turned out.

I've got an earlier LM (27) that needs some internal bits revarnishing. I want to maintain what I think someone on here described as the 'Scandi-vibe', and not have it dark and glossy like some Victoria boudoir, or looking like some bland modern kitchen unit from B&Q.

Sorry an old post but have you found something to use on the LM27 that keeps the scandi look ? We have just brought an LM27 and will need to do some work on some of the wood.

Thanks Scott

 

[thinwater]

Semi-gloss? Should be right next to gloss on the shelf, or order it.

 

[LittleSister]

Sorry an old post but have you found something to use on the LM27 that keeps the scandi look ? We have just brought an LM27 and will need to do some work on some of the wood.

Thanks Scott

No, I'm afraid I haven't yet.

 

[Refueler]

A bit late for the OP and you, but most boat builders do not use varnish on internal woodwork, they use lacquer.

Westerly used Morrells lacquer 450 which is a low odour high build up acid cured lacquer. It is available in a variety of finishes from gloss to satin. https://www.morrells.co.uk/products...50-low-odour-high-build-acid-catalyst-lacquer. I have just bought 5 litres of 30% sheen and thinners for just under £60.00 for my Fulmar.

The 450 lacquer can be brushed on. Once the catalyst is mixed in, the lacquer should be applied within 12 hours or so. However, it can be recoated after 2-3 hours and only 3 coats is normally required. So you should do a complete boat in a day. Good ventilation is recommended. Morrells supply wood finishes to the furniture industry and have branches all over the UK. I also bought some water based floor varnish

You can buy one pot Furniture Lacquer ..... in Gloss ... Semi Gloss .... Matt ...... it really is the better way ....

With Varnish - thinning down and WIPING on is the way to go to achieve anything approaching 'furniture' finish. Using 'raw' is not really the way in this situation.

 

[PhillM]

I use epiphanes.
You put it on as gloss, the 1st 4 coats as decreasingly thinned gloss.
Then you put the satin (called rubbed effect) over the top. It gives the satin a real depth. And an impatient clot like me can get a lovely finish. However the amount of satinyness (is that a word)is fixed.

In the past I tried laquer and you can have a huge choice of %age of satinyness. But I found it difficult to apply.

What he said. Absolutely right, and a brilliant effect. Epifanes every time. Marineware in Eastleigh do it at a good price.

I admit to missing varnishing. Used to be a real passion but with my new GRP boat, there is nothing, absolutely nothing, that needs varnishing