"stuart noble" wrote in message
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Neil Jones wrote in message ...
Just to hijack this thread slightly, we're having a new European oak
staircase fitted at the moment and it is being left 'in the white' so
I
should think I'll be applying a finish to it at the weekend. I
originally thought of Danish oil or Sabrina's 'Oak Oil' but will this
provide a suitable finish for the handrail or would I need something
a
bit more durable/dirt-repellent?
Use the offcuts (not the staircase) to experiment :-) and view the
samples
in artificial light as well as daylight. Boy, have I seen some
ballsups in
this area.
Any particular pratfalls I should be looking out for?
One I would try would be a genuinely clear seal (Rustins 2 pack or
similar)
followed by a tinted varnish. Be careful with anything coloured as the
first
coat
Thanks - I will try a few options first before diving in...
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