On Jun 12, 4:14*pm, "John" replyingroup@notemail wrote:
Anyway, we fancy just staining and varnishing them rather than painting, but
would that provide adequate protection?

Sikkens or Restol, applied as per directions.

Decorating Direct (google) do them at good prices if not available
locally.

Not varnish, unless you're a varnishista, in which case you wouldn't
be asking

cheers,
Pete.