What finish on ironbark/blackwood ???

[Sweevo]

Hi everyone,

cool site!!! I am currently working on a ironbark dining table and a blackwood bathroom vanity, i am wondering if i could get some peoples opinions on what finish to use on them, i have used oils (tung and others) in the past and lacquers.

ps. not looking at using a stain this time around.

thanks.

[joez]

My preference is Pre Cat Laquer in a low/medium gloss level sprayed on.

I pore filled with timbermate on this clock as well.

Easy to spray , isnt too fussy re dust and repairable.


joez

[Cruzi]

In both cases, poly is your best bet.

Pre-cat laquer is easy to apply but does not deal with heat or moisture well, oils are worse for dealing with moisture but can take heat better.

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

On Blackwood I reckon nothing enhances the colour like a good Tung Oil.

However, for hard-wearing surfaces that'll see heat & moisture - dining tables & bathroom vanities are prime examples - a PolyU is the best finish overall.

(A headache to repair, but should take a looong time before it needs that sort of attention.)

[Sweevo]

thank you everyone for responding,

would i spray on the polyu, sanding between coats or could i cloth it on ???

[Cruzi]

Since polys can be applied so many ways it's best to choose the one that suits your finishing style.

[Sweevo]

hi guys, the poly done the trick