What kind of clear coat for shelves that isn't glossy

[Cadillactaste]

Just curious what clear finish to put on flooring of gazebo (cold greenhouse) that isn't shinny. Do I go with a satin finish or...a clear decking finish? Or is there something better as an option?

THANKS!

 

[Cadillactaste]

Ugh...this phone screen is to small and my fingers to large. I thought I posted this in general discussion area.

 

[Nybonsai12]

I believe a few coats of a gloss finish will end up giving you more durability, but will be shiny. What kind of wood is it going on?

The satin is probably the way to go. Are you doing it or are you hiring somebody? Perhaps they can offer a suggestion. I had floors poly'd last year and went satin because the gloss was too much. I think they can actually mix the gloss and satin and get somewhere in between the two as well.

 

[Cadillactaste]

actually my husbands going to be doing it. Since we're doing a rustic look I don't wish for shiny. He mentioned to take a sample piece to check finish. It is in an enclosed area. But...needs still protected.

 

[Nybonsai12]

if thats the case, definitely just take a couple of pieces of the wood and try a few different options to see which you like best.

 

[Cadillactaste]

if thats the case, definitely just take a couple of pieces of the wood and try a few different options to see which you like best.

Thanks...I guess I will. I contemplated tung oil...but, not sure if I want to have to keep reapplying and such at a later date. Or how often one must. So...I'll check out Sherwin Williams tomorrow.

 

[bonsaiBlake]

Lay the clear coat down thick(like 5 coats) then go over with steel wool or a light(180grit) sandpaper. this will make the top layer opaque and nonglossy.

 

[whfarro]

Cabot makes an Australian Timber Oil that works well to protect the wood.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Cabot makes an Australian Timber Oil that works well to protect the wood.

I live in the boonies. Nothing like that here and we need to get this finished. Took a piece in that was burnt and stained. The clear decking stain penetrates and just left many bubbles. So I got a satin clear floor that didn't bubble. Not overly glossy.

 

[GrimLore]

I would go with this product, Fence Oil will last a LONG time indoors and you can choose colors with this one. http://www.woodrich-brand.com/product_p/3wrto1.htm

Grimmy

 

[Cadillactaste]

We only have a Sherwin Williams and an Ace Hardware near us. I don't feel like driving two hours (return trip) to get something...and so I went with a Minwax Polyurethane for floors. "Professional Formula" clear satin. You can barely tell anything has been applied. It was the only clear that didn't bubble up on the torched and stained wood we were applying it to. Curious if the burnt wood did something to the finish to not allow others to penetrate.

 

[Cadillactaste]

I would go with this product, Fence Oil will last a LONG time indoors and you can choose colors with this one. http://www.woodrich-brand.com/product_p/3wrto1.htm

Grimmy

Our wood is torched and stained already. I needed a clear coat to protect what we had done to the wood already.

 

[GrimLore]

Our wood is torched and stained already. I needed a clear coat to protect what we had done to the wood already.

I have my plants on barn wood stands(unfinished) and temporary pine shelving that I stained black some years ago. I treat both with all purpose Thompsons because the wood Thompsons has to much paraffin in it and has white specs until it warms up. Those get treated every other year and they never have gotten shiney and have held up VERY well although kept outdoors. I am pretty certain any good quality clear oil will serve you for many years indoors without gloss and does not have to be as expensive(or needed) as furniture treatments.

Grimmy

 

[Cadillactaste]

I have my plants on barn wood stands(unfinished) and temporary pine shelving that I stained black some years ago. I treat both with all purpose Thompsons because the wood Thompsons has to much paraffin in it and has white specs until it warms up. Those get treated every other year and they never have gotten shiney and have held up VERY well although kept outdoors. I am pretty certain any good quality clear oil will serve you for many years indoors without gloss and does not have to be as expensive(or needed) as furniture treatments.

Grimmy

There it is in a nut shell Grimmy...the upkeep. My husband doesn't wish for that. He would rather buy a higher dollar product and basically be done. It is what it is...and so since it isn't myself applying the product I can live with it.