Foot Stool

[jchappo]

Hi All,
I have been lurking for some time, thoroughly enjoying the posts, and learning heaps.
I am approaching the finishing stages of a foot stool (about time as its my wife's christmas present), and would appreciate some advice.
The stool is made from tassie oak (four legs joined by 19x65mm rails), and has been stained walnut and will be finished with Estapol satin.
The top of the stool is 19mm MDF and will have a 50mm foam cushion (tacked on with a few spots of hot melt glue) with fabric cover.
Question: Should I give the MDF a coat of Estapol, or just stain for appearance? Bearing in mind that it is only visible from underneath.
cheers,
John

[Peter36]

Hi All,
I have been lurking for some time, thoroughly enjoying the posts, and learning heaps.
I am approaching the finishing stages of a foot stool (about time as its my wife's christmas present), and would appreciate some advice.
The stool is made from tassie oak (four legs joined by 19x65mm rails), and has been stained walnut and will be finished with Estapol satin.
The top of the stool is 19mm MDF and will have a 50mm foam cushion (tacked on with a few spots of hot melt glue) with fabric cover.
Question: Should I give the MDF a coat of Estapol, or just stain for appearance? Bearing in mind that it is only visible from underneath.
cheers,
John

Left it a bit late haven't you John .Christmas is only 11 months away
It sounds as though the cover will tie under the MDF top so as you say , there will not be much to see . I think MDF looks OK with a clear finish so that is what I would do
Peter

[jchappo]

Thanks Peter,
I thought it might be a good idea as MDF tends to get a bit dusty.
John

[Dazaster]

John,

You can cover the bottom in calico or similar. If you staple it right to edges it gives a nice neat finish and hides all the folds of the cover. Have a look under your sofa to see what I mean.

Regards

Darren

[jchappo]

John,

You can cover the bottom in calico or similar. If you staple it right to edges it gives a nice neat finish and hides all the folds of the cover. Have a look under your sofa to see what I mean.

Regards

Darren

That seems like a good idea.
A trip to Spotlight is called for.