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(Created page with "== Sanding == * Sand with 80 grit sandpaper * Sand again with 150 grit sandpaper * Vacuum/sponge off wood to pick up dust from sanding == Sealing/varnish == * Seal wood with something like Total Boat Wood Sealer * Light sanding between coats with high-grit sandpaper, e.g. 320-400 grit to remove little imperfections and stuff that got caught in the previous coat. * Additional coats are varnish, e.g. Total Boat Gleam 2.0. ** Apply satin for all coats until the final coat...") Tag: wikieditor |
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* Sand again with 150 grit sandpaper | * Sand again with 150 grit sandpaper | ||
* Vacuum/sponge off wood to pick up dust from sanding | * Vacuum/sponge off wood to pick up dust from sanding | ||
== Stain == | |||
* Consider using Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner | |||
* Minwax Gel Stain | |||
** Apply with brush or clean cloth. | |||
** Wait 3 minutes, then wipe off excess. | |||
** Darken the color with additional coats of stain. Wait 8-10 hours between coats. Do not sand between coats. | |||
== Sealing/varnish == | == Sealing/varnish == | ||
* Seal wood with | * Seal the wood with Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane (oil base) | ||
* | ** "spar urethane" is for exterior use | ||
** Apparently, marine grade spar urethane is more durable than consumer grade spar urethane and is worth the extra money. | |||
** Supposedly, Lowe's carries Cabot Spar Varnish which is marine grade. | |||
* Sand in between coats using high-grit sandpaper, e.g. 320-400 grit, that will knock down any imperfections and give additional coats a surface they can bind to. | |||
* Apply gloss for all coats until the final coat which will be satin. | |||
* Apply satin coats until the wood has an even sheen (2-3 coats at least). | |||
[[Category:Home Repair]] | [[Category:Home Repair]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:30, 26 March 2023
Sanding[edit]
- Sand with 80 grit sandpaper
- Sand again with 150 grit sandpaper
- Vacuum/sponge off wood to pick up dust from sanding
Stain[edit]
- Consider using Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner
- Minwax Gel Stain
- Apply with brush or clean cloth.
- Wait 3 minutes, then wipe off excess.
- Darken the color with additional coats of stain. Wait 8-10 hours between coats. Do not sand between coats.
Sealing/varnish[edit]
- Seal the wood with Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane (oil base)
- "spar urethane" is for exterior use
- Apparently, marine grade spar urethane is more durable than consumer grade spar urethane and is worth the extra money.
- Supposedly, Lowe's carries Cabot Spar Varnish which is marine grade.
- Sand in between coats using high-grit sandpaper, e.g. 320-400 grit, that will knock down any imperfections and give additional coats a surface they can bind to.
- Apply gloss for all coats until the final coat which will be satin.
- Apply satin coats until the wood has an even sheen (2-3 coats at least).