Finish for New Guinea Rosewood

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Looking for some advice on an appropriate finish for a bedside table I'm making from NGR, ideally something that looks fairly natural rather than a heavy looking lacquer or poly but provides a durable result.

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I may have found an answer after googling a bit and some youtube videos, either a wipe on poly or some thinned regular stuff. I'm just trying to avoid a 'plastic' looking finish. We shall see....

[elanjacobs]

Mirotone Spraylac has a "light" look; doesn't fill the pores, even on fairly closed grain like Walnut, and has a beautiful satin look and feel, not plasticky at all.

[kph]

As NGR has an oil content it is always advisable to use an oil based finish like Danish Oil. Not only will you achieve a natural look but also a nice to feel. apply the first coat brush and let it dry. Do not wipe off at this stage. Sand and then apply Danish Oil with a cloth rubber to build up the finish and let dry. Apply more coats as desired to achieve the level of gloss. Two will achieve a matt and the more you add will increase the gloss.

The trouble with all other types of finishes they 'hide' the timber so to speak and look like plastic cling wrap has been stretch over it.

I have used the above process for over 40 years and my clients (and myself) love it.

Kevin

[double.d]

Constantia Organic Finishes Red Oil followed by Wood oil and Lincoln Wax will give a durable satin finish.