wooden shower screen...

[miles_hot]

erm.... just an idea, it might be plain stupid, but what about cedar?

Interesting - what makes you say Cedar and indeed what makes you think it might be daft??

Miles

 

[miles_hot]

You can get marine ply with a decorative veneer - usually oak or teak - it's used a lot for boat interiors. It's not cheap though! Try Robbins http://www.robbins.co.uk/mar_lamply.htm

As has been mentioned you would need to varnish it - you could use a two part varnish http://www.western-marine.com/page75.htm and then hopefully you won't have to keep on varnishing every couple of years....

Cheers

Marcus

Thanks for the pointer - looks a good option. You recommend western-marine
1) I assume this can be brushed or rollered on and does not need to be sprayed?
2) Do you have any preference for this product over the stuff that robbins stock? If so why?

THanks

Miles

 

[marcus]

Hi Miles,

You can use a brush or roller. The only caveat is that once it's gone off it's a b****r to remove, so care is needed! I have no particular preference for this brand - there are several out there. Most are polyurethane based, but apparently there is epoxy based stuff too.

NB Don't know if you've used teak much, but it's worth noting that the high oil content means that sometimes you need to use special primers for varnish & paint - depends on the product - it's worth checking before you buy.

Marcus

 

[miles_hot]

Hi Miles,

NB Don't know if you've used teak much, but it's worth noting that the high oil content means that sometimes you need to use special primers for varnish & paint - depends on the product - it's worth checking before you buy.

Marcus

Nope - this will be the first time! So I'll take any and all advice on the matter

Miles

 

[9fingers]

I'm sure a friendly local forum member would be happy to help for beer tokens

True - anyone local to me? I live between Swindon and Newbury...

Miles

I can rough cut, joint and thickness your timber for you if you like.

I'm about 40 miles away in Romsey. No beer tokens needed just happy to play with wood.

Located at SO51 5RS Weekends ideal, weekday evenings should be feasible too. You can see the Burgess cyclone working too!

Bob

 

[miles_hot]

I'm sure a friendly local forum member would be happy to help for beer tokens

True - anyone local to me? I live between Swindon and Newbury...

Miles

I can rough cut, joint and thickness your timber for you if you like.

I'm about 40 miles away in Romsey. No beer tokens needed just happy to play with wood.

Located at SO51 5RS Weekends ideal, weekday evenings should be feasible too. You can see the Burgess cyclone working too!

Bob

Bob

Thanks for the very kind offer - I may just take you up on it

Miles