New finishing product

[jimc]

I am looking to finish my new brushbox, kauri, blackwood and some other timber and was going to finish in tung oil/wax finish as I do my fine woodwork.
Came across a new german product called Treatex...imported by Whittle Waxes in Melbourne. http://www.whittlewaxes.com.au (http://www.whittlewaxes.com.au/)

Saw a demonstration of this stuff, and I am sold. It will withstand the dreaded wet hot coffee cup without a blemish and yes it can be applied very easily by brush and will cleanup with white spirit while its still workable.

Hope others like the stuff as much as me.

[jimc]

Had the floors finished this last weekend. All of the imperfections I filled with two pack epoxy used similarly as Nicolas Datner tables. Even these sections have taken the Treatex satin finish.

I had the timber positivley identified...they are...Brushbox, Karri, Blackwood and Victorian Ash (deep brown).

[rsser]

Sounds worth a look. Thanks Jim.

[MF3106]

Hi

How easy is this product to apply, and what is the quslity of the finish - I'm hoping to make some bookcases using mainly silver ash with some jarra - and wondered how appropriate Tratex wouls be for the job.

Regards

[jimc]

The importer is applying it pub dance floors, hotel lobbies and other very high traffic areas.

I applied it to my jarrah table that was in desperate need for refinishing and it now looks a treat. Just applied with a stiff bristle brush with the grain. It cures in 24 hours, less if its warmer. You may be able to get a sample like I did, plus the left overs from the floor.

[barnsey]

Thanks for the info jimc

Seems pretty impressive stuff - would love to get a hold of some - wonder if they're doing anything up here on the coast?

Will email em and find out.

Thanks again.

Jamie