Finish for chestnut

[Matt635]

Hi, I am making a side table from chestnut. I want to keep the wood colour but soften the appearance of the grain a bit because it looks very dark when oiled. Would the best thing be a grain filler, a finish (something like Rubio) with a colour in it, or both? Thanks

 

[Blackswanwood]

Polyvine wax finish varnish is worth considering.

 

[MF1000]

My recently finished 8 person chestnut zipper style dining table was finished off with a blend of white spirit, satin varnish (solvent based) and pure Tung oil with a splash of boiled linseed oil added. First coat was brushed on, the wiped after 10 mins with subsequent coats applied with a soft rag etc.

 

[Matt635]

My recently finished 8 person chestnut zipper style dining table was finished off with a blend of white spirit, satin varnish (solvent based) and pure Tung oil with a splash of boiled linseed oil added. First coat was brushed on, the wiped after 10 mins with subsequent coats applied with a soft rag etc.

Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll give it a try.

 

[pgrbff]

I have just made some drawer fronts for an Ikea kitchen. Tung and citrus solvent, 50:50. Looks very light and natural but slow to dry.

 

[MF1000]

The satin varnish addition helps but a small amount of rustins driers additive is very effective at reducing sticky patches