Stain

[BigReefer]

Hey Team

I am getting close to getting my stand done ... I was wondering if i can use a minwax stain ???

would this me ok ???

suggestions on how to ???


thanks

 

[Jesse biocubebeginner]

I like linseed oil. But because of all the water, salt, etc. maybe a few coats of varathane??


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[reef keeper]

i use water base stains and varathanes. Less VOC, dry faster, easier cleanup.

Are you asking how to stain? Put it on with a cloth and wipe it off when it's the shade you want. Trick is scrap pieces to test on

 

[BigReefer]

ok thanks guys ... soooo minwax no good????

 

[Pistol]

minwax is good stain, not sure if is available in water base, just use in well ventilated area.

 

[reef keeper]

Water base is way easier to deal with. You can use foam brushes!!

I'll be staining mine soon soon I'll add some pics of that to my build thread

 

[reeferkeeper420]

I used miniwax stain and miniwax polyurethane on my canopy with no issues.

 

[BigReefer]

phew ok good cause I have minwax stain ,....

what miniwax polyurethane would you recommend?

btw reeferkeeper ... I named my daughter Riley

 

[reeferkeeper420]

Depends what you want it to look like. I used clear gloss, so mine looks really..really shiney lol.

Its a good name

 

[BigReefer]

Mmm what if i dont want shin ?? Do i need a poly ??

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[Neopimp]

http://www.homedepot.ca/product/polyurethane-satin/911372 - satin = matte = not shiny

or a bunch of coats of this.... same shit but thinner
http://www.homedepot.ca/product/wipe-on-poly-satin/969943

poly protects the wood... definitely recommended.

I have a bar build thread in the off topic discussions I think.

I used minwax ebony, slathered on let sit for about 8 min... rubbed it off with a rag.... 2 or three coats of the wipe on poly to seal it when stain dries

Wood is Oak or Oak Veneer Ply.

 

[Neopimp]

http://www.thefragtank.ca/community/threads/basement-bar-build.13323/

 

[BigReefer]

omg nice bar

 

[Neopimp]

Thanks it serves me well


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[BigReefer]

so if i need a bar come to you eh !!!!

how did you do your drawing online??? some kind of autocad?

 

[reef keeper]

It's a free program called sketchup. I just can't figure it out so I did mine by hand on graph paper lol

 

[BigReefer]

Stained and polyed she looks real nice clark ...

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[heath]