Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - Finish Questions
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jmartin104
03-09-02, 06:05 PM
I am planning to make an enclosure out of 3/4" plywood. The plan is for Oak or Birch.
1) What are some good light stains?
2) Should polyurethane be sprayed on or wiped on with a brush.
3) Do I need a sealer?
Any other input greatly appreciated!
1) What are some good light stains?
2) Should polyurethane be sprayed on or wiped on with a brush.
3) Do I need a sealer?
Any other input greatly appreciated!
fewalt
03-09-02, 06:56 PM
jmartin104,
I like a golden oak stain on oak. And any light colored stain on birch keeps the grain patterns exposed. Check out the stain samples at the home center, buy some small containers and do some testing. A small project can be poly sprayed, or you can brush or even wipe it on. Wiping poly (homemade) is just polyurethane thinned down with 25 to 50% mineral spirits. After drying, usually 24 hrs., sand lightly (200 grit) , tack the dust off and apply another coat or two.
To answer your third question - the poly is your sealer.
One other suggestion - if you want to trim your plywood edges, obtian a nice piece of oak and saw off thin strips from 3/4" stock and glue onto your ply edgees.
fred
I like a golden oak stain on oak. And any light colored stain on birch keeps the grain patterns exposed. Check out the stain samples at the home center, buy some small containers and do some testing. A small project can be poly sprayed, or you can brush or even wipe it on. Wiping poly (homemade) is just polyurethane thinned down with 25 to 50% mineral spirits. After drying, usually 24 hrs., sand lightly (200 grit) , tack the dust off and apply another coat or two.
To answer your third question - the poly is your sealer.
One other suggestion - if you want to trim your plywood edges, obtian a nice piece of oak and saw off thin strips from 3/4" stock and glue onto your ply edgees.
fred
George
03-10-02, 08:40 AM
Just one thing to add to Fred's comments - you might more readily find the iron on edging to finish the edges of the plywood. If done properly it gives a really nice 'finished' look to the edges..