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What varnish for wooden front door
Anonymous user 15/03/2024 - 2.42 PM
My front door is solid wood and is exposed to weather, as expected. Two years ago I sealed the gaps with wood filler, sanded and varnished with 3 coats of Roseal Yacht Varnish, hoping to be sorted for good while. Yet after last winter and summer, the door is back to where it was two years ago, with cracks and varnish as if it had all gone. I would like to change varnish to a good, durable one, any advice? Many thanks
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DJ Decorators
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Hi unfortunately most makes of varnish on exteriors start to break after 12 to 18 months . Al I can suggest is getting it dip stripped back to original wood the treat it with a good stain and not varnish, 1 coat of stain every year should suffice , hope that is of some help
Answered27 September 2018
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BRIDGE HOUSE BUILDING CONTRACTORS LTD
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Hi, Yatch varnish is for salt water conditions. You should use RONSEAL OUTDOOR varnish.
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Answered27 September 2018
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