Dog Proof Clear Finish on Mahogany

[John on the Wirral]

Hi, One of my neighbours has asked me for advice on open hardwood stair treads. The existing finish is getting badley scratched by the dog. I have advised her to go for a two-pack as I feel it will be harder but think it only comes in gloss finish and she would like semi-gloss. Have I advised her correctly on the two-pack and any of you recoomend a product that gets good results and,if possible, comes in semi-gloss finish. Cheers John on the Wirral

 

[Cozzer]

Rustins Plastic Coating.

Mind you, if you don't have your doors and windows wide open, the dog scratching the woodwork might be the last thing they ever worry about...

 

[Phil Pascoe]

RPC for floors.

 

[Inspector]

They need to put booties on the dog, rubber soled of course, or cut the toenails more often.

Pete

 

[recipio]

I did a spiral wooden stairs once with an acid catalized lacquer - Sadolins PV67. I had to evacuate the house for a few days due to the pungent odour. The plastic looking finish is not that attractive and not bulletproof either. I think you are just as well off giving it a few coats of a good polyurethane.

 

[TomGW]

I've used this on our hardwood open tread stairs. It has now been on for 25+ years with little sign of wear at all. It get regular use with outdoor shoes but the satin finish is also perfectly fine for sock soles. Ronseal Diamond Hard floor varnish.
https://www.ronseal.com/products/diamond-hard-floor-varnish/

 

[gcusick]

Oil or Treatex.

 

[Jameshow]

I did a spiral wooden stairs once with an acid catalized lacquer - Sadolins PV67. I had to evacuate the house for a few days due to the pungent odour. The plastic looking finish is not that attractive and not bulletproof either. I think you are just as well off giving it a few coats of a good polyurethane.

Polyurethane varnish+1

 

[MF1000]

The dogs claws and real wood flooring/finishes …recipe for disaster

 

[Phil Pascoe]

I did a bar counter with RPC that's still in use. It's getting a bit worn now but I'd expect that after 35 years.

 

[thetyreman]

brian may's guitar has rustins plastic coating on it and it's lasted 50+ years with only minor maintenance and toured the world, it's tough stuff.