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As MHTILER says I'd seal in any resinous knots or sap with a clear shellac solution something like Transeal or Granwax barrier seal. Then if you after a satin or matt finish apply a waterbased coating. They are quicker drying, won't go the yellow way that varnish does and you're cleaning all the...

It's most likely that they've been finished with a coloured wax, something like Black Bison Paste Wax or Briwax. The easiest way to bring them back to life is to clean them down with some Joynes wade Waxless Polish and then overcoat again with wax. If you're after a more durable finish...

Joynes Wade Waxless Cleaning Polish is definitely worth a shot. It can also be used on glass, plastic etc.

Why do you want to stain them again? It's always sensible to lightly sand any old surface before applying new finishes. This will give the varnish a key and ensure better adhesion. Hope this helps Ian McAslan

Also how long did you leave the varnish to cure before walking on it or cleaning it? Can you remember the name of the varnish?

Credit where credit is due, woke up this morning to at least 3 inches of snow having fallen overnight in Edinburgh. Unbelievably every main road had been cleared and I even saw a pavement plough at 6.30am. This was the same situation in Glasgow. Congratulations to the authorities - they...

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. We have not heard anything about the sale of PU varnishes being phased out. However there is an alternative to standard waterbased finishes it is a waterbased polyurethane (Aquacoat XTRA or Mega), which is waterbased but gives excellent...

You're never going to satisfy everyone or every situation - I'm just glad something has managed to push the economic 'Crisis' off our TV screens for one week.

I'm slightly surprised that you've had a problem. Did you lightly sand the entire area before overcoating with waterbased lacquer. If not then that as you say it is probably an incompatability problem. However I 've just had another thought...is there any chance that the build of 20 years of...

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As you're looking to keep the banisters as natural as possible I'd definitely recommend a single pack waterbased finish - something like Aquacoat SP Matt. The easiest way of applying it to spindles and the banister would be to take some old (clean) towelling soak and rinse it out and then wipe...

Blackfriar's woodworm killer is a good one. It penetrates deep into the wood killing all wood-boring insects. If you need a website of where you can get it give me a shout.

I'd do one of two things. If time is important and you want to avoid alot of elbow grease then seal the knots in with a barrier seal and then overcoat it with some polyurethane varnish. This will definitely bring out the real tones in the timber. If you're after a really traditonal look...

"Oh well, it was a nice dream while it lasted. Tiles it is." Don't lose the dream just yet. In my opinion, and with first hand experience, using a clear waterbased/polyurethane finish offers ample protection on a bathroom floor - mine looks great after 5 years and that includes my wife not...

As you mention if you rub down the surface then apply a coat of Smith & Rodger's Multiseal finished with another coat of paint the knots will not appear again. Hope this helps. Ian

I'd recommend a neutral detergent, allow it to break up the coffee and then wash off with water prior to sealing. Woodfinishes1877

Dear Matt Thank you for your enquiry. Firstly the knots,the product that is ideal for this is called Transparent Polish and will take about 1 hour to dry. Just use a standard brush or cloth and apply to the knots. Secondly as you are after a natural looking finish then I would...

Sorry missed the other part of your email. If you have access to a spray gun and can isolate the are from overspray then I agree with awbcm, you can't do much better that Precat Lacquer. However if this is not possible and you need to do it by hand you could try the traditional method of 2...

Hi Blondino, You have a couple of different ranges of coloured wax filler that you can choose from. Firstly there are Liberon Wax Sticks that are available in 16 different shades and come in 50gm bars (same size as a Mars Bar) Secondly you could use Konig Softwaxes which come in over...

The only reason that some people thin the first coat by approx 10% white spirit is so that the oil is absorbed more deeply into the grain of the wood.