Which interior varnish?

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I have a 1988 Princess with tired looking interior woodwork.

Going to get varnishing, but there's sooooo many brands / types I'm a bit lost.

I want a satin rather than gloss finish.

Any user experience / recommendations?

Ta!!
 
rosssavage said:
I have a 1988 Princess with tired looking interior woodwork.

Going to get varnishing, but there's sooooo many brands / types I'm a bit lost.

I want a satin rather than gloss finish.

Any user experience / recommendations?

Ta!!
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I have always used International Goldspar Satin and got good results.
 
we use Epifanes for inside and outside varnish work
they have a reputation for being among the best !
I call direct with the factory in Holland, and these people are alway's helpfull and giving very detailed advice (even to DIY -ers and hobbyists !)
availability and dealers all over the world.
 
I used Hempel Dura-satin recently and was very happy with the results. The blurb tells you to use a number of coats of Dura-gloss first then finish with satin. Rubbing down between was half the process though for a good finish.
 
Is it? Never done it before!! Got a good dehumidifier running 24/7, humidity of 50% give or take on the boat. Also blown air heating.

Really want to do interior jobs over the winter... What's the limit humidity wise for varnishing?
 
No idea about humidity etc.ask on PBO/classic forum.
Always been a spring/summer job for me unless I can get it home and in the spare room.dampness will make it bloom and is your enemy when varnishing/painting.
And should you be doing it with a bad lung!
 
Keith-i said:
I used Hempel Dura-satin recently and was very happy with the results. The blurb tells you to use a number of coats of Dura-gloss first then finish with satin. Rubbing down between was half the process though for a good finish.
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Really want to do interior jobs over the winter!
Don't waste your time and money varnishing until the spring. You'll only have to do it again!
 
Which varnish you use is up to the individual..... Bit like anchors.

I do all my varnish work over the winter months, inside and out. My boat is in a shed during this period and I have never had a problem with bloom or anything that would detract from the finish.

I see no problem at all with doing the inside with some warmth and dehumidifying.

Try a small area first to satisfy yourself that all will be Ok.
Tom.
 
rosssavage said:
I have a 1988 Princess with tired looking interior woodwork.

Going to get varnishing, but there's sooooo many brands / types I'm a bit lost.

I want a satin rather than gloss finish.

Any user experience / recommendations?

Ta!!
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I used Epifanes Rubbed Effect throughout our interior, even on the floors. It is the hardest varnish Epifanes makes, levels really nicely and results in a rubbed oil look. Highly recommended. Can be sprayed as well.
 
For interior varnishwork, don't use marine varnish - you'll be paying a premium price just for the word "marine".
I have been a professional yacht painter for many years and have found best results for interior work with Ronseal Satincoat from places like B & Q.
The interiors of all Victoria and Francis yachts were finished in Ronseal Satincoat from new and we used it extensively on repair and refit jobs. It is easy to apply, can be used in most temperatures and is extremely hard wearing - it does what it says on the can!. Dont use the water based one which can go milky.
 
rosssavage said:
Any idea if the international woodskin is any good, or is that something else entirely?? Thanks aquapower :)
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I wrote this on an earlier thread:


"I have experimented with International Woodskin and found it v good so far. It started life as a Sikkins trade product but it was never cheap and International have not ramped up the price too much. The finish is satin/matt, coverage good and it does not darken the wood too much. It is very easy to apply and only needs two coats.

One advantage is that you can use the same stuff for exterior wood, five years on your toerail may translate to 20 years indoors, we shall see.

I would use traditional gloss for floors. "


It is not a varnish so it is very tolerant of how you put it on, cold and wet is no problem, for inside work, though it may take a little time to dry if it is very cold
 
Danish oil is so, so much easier to use and forgiving of temperature etc, plus it soaks into the wood and nourishes it. Just rub it on using an old cotton sheet (bits of!)
 
Update: went for the international gold spar. Mainly cos a) I've used international before for exterior paint work and b) local swindlers had some in stock.

Going on fine at the moment - interior of boat was 22deg c and 57% humidity or thereabouts this week, so it's drying on fine. Had to redo a panel on the lower helm due shortcutting surface prep, so lesson learnt and more time than initially planned required. No probs, just need to get on with it!

Very happy with the colour and finish so far...
 
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