Hi There All,
I'm new to this forum and wondered if anybody could give any much welcome advice?
I have just sanded my entire staircase and the spindles. My hands hurt !
Anyways...I am a bit confused about the best way to finish the pine.
I really really don't want the pine to turn yellow/orange as this is the finish I just sanded off! I really want a greyish very natural looking finish - kinda waxed rather than shiny gloss.
I know that wax will not be very hardy so am thinking a water based varnish or lacquer might be best, but am very aware that this may yellow quite quickly.
Any suggestions to how to prevent this from happening? I wouldn't mind the pine being a very light oaky colour, but no orangey.
Any thoughts?
Debbie
I'm new to this forum and wondered if anybody could give any much welcome advice?
I have just sanded my entire staircase and the spindles. My hands hurt !
Anyways...I am a bit confused about the best way to finish the pine.
I really really don't want the pine to turn yellow/orange as this is the finish I just sanded off! I really want a greyish very natural looking finish - kinda waxed rather than shiny gloss.
I know that wax will not be very hardy so am thinking a water based varnish or lacquer might be best, but am very aware that this may yellow quite quickly.
Any suggestions to how to prevent this from happening? I wouldn't mind the pine being a very light oaky colour, but no orangey.
Any thoughts?
Debbie