New Hemlock staircASE

[hillperson]

We are building a new house the staircase has just gone in, can anybody tell me what is the best thing to use on the Hemlock to retain its colour and protect it longterm. Somebody suggested danish oil but It sounds like it would need regular treatment, I want a rerally natural look not shiney but smooth and natural. thank you all you experts in anticipation.....


Thank you everybody for your help it lookd like osmo will be the contender I'll let you all know how I get on.

 

[dcdec]

Hemlock? really? i thought it was a plant? so just googled and found this

http://www.vermonttimberworks.com/home/working_pages/wood_finishes/hemlock/index.html

Danish oil will need to much maintenance, i like the osmo range of products

http://www.osmouk.com

 

[gus321123]

u can coat with a flat varnish oil based ,,and apply few coats ,,rub down between coats and use a tagrag ... after last coat u can rub down with steel wool and tag rag again

 

[emilybronte]

I agree with dc dec - osmo oil is good stuff and low maintenance.

 

[joe-90]

The best finish ever is Tru-oil. It's used on gun stocks and in my case - guitar bodies. Get a small bottle and try it - I doubt you'll regret it.