Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - Splits in pine bed ( longish post)
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lumencourt
07-21-02, 08:01 AM
Hello,
I have a pine, 4 poster bed frame that I have stripped and sanded. It is a very rustic style made completely of round pine posts. I am not sure how this bed was originally treated as I came to own it secondhand, but I had to remove a layer of colored stain and what I think was either pickling or whitewash. I am now down to the bare pine and plan on applying a clear satin poly finish without staining.
Some of the posts have splits in them. A few appear to have been previously filled in and continued to split and some are newer. I dont mind the appearance of the splits, as this bed is for a mountain cabin, and the rustic look is what I am after. My main concerns are: 1. will the splits continue to spread even after I poly the bed? and 2. will they affect the structural integrity of the bed? I don't want it falling on me one night!
The widest splits are 3/8" and the diameter of the posts range from 2 3/4 to 5 3/4. None of the spits run the entire length of the ploes, but one does go about 2/3 of the length. If filling of these splits is recommended, is there a particular product that would be better? I can provide pictures if needed.
All feedback is appreciated!
Courtney
I have a pine, 4 poster bed frame that I have stripped and sanded. It is a very rustic style made completely of round pine posts. I am not sure how this bed was originally treated as I came to own it secondhand, but I had to remove a layer of colored stain and what I think was either pickling or whitewash. I am now down to the bare pine and plan on applying a clear satin poly finish without staining.
Some of the posts have splits in them. A few appear to have been previously filled in and continued to split and some are newer. I dont mind the appearance of the splits, as this bed is for a mountain cabin, and the rustic look is what I am after. My main concerns are: 1. will the splits continue to spread even after I poly the bed? and 2. will they affect the structural integrity of the bed? I don't want it falling on me one night!
The widest splits are 3/8" and the diameter of the posts range from 2 3/4 to 5 3/4. None of the spits run the entire length of the ploes, but one does go about 2/3 of the length. If filling of these splits is recommended, is there a particular product that would be better? I can provide pictures if needed.
All feedback is appreciated!
Courtney
George
07-21-02, 02:49 PM
Courtney:
A thorough sealing with finish should at least slow down, and at best, stop the continuation of the splitting. By thorough, I mean coat ALL the piece - including the bottoms of the posts.
Famowood, 3M, and many others have a wood filler suitable for filling in. Be aware that several applications will be needed, as all the fillers I am familiar with will shrink as they dry.
Most come in a variety of colors that will allow to you approximate the color you want.
A thorough sealing with finish should at least slow down, and at best, stop the continuation of the splitting. By thorough, I mean coat ALL the piece - including the bottoms of the posts.
Famowood, 3M, and many others have a wood filler suitable for filling in. Be aware that several applications will be needed, as all the fillers I am familiar with will shrink as they dry.
Most come in a variety of colors that will allow to you approximate the color you want.