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Just like to say hello all , I've been reading this board for a few days and have learned so much .
My query is , is it OK to paint or varnish over tanalised timer ? one person said it was , another said it wasn't as the tantalize will bubble the paint/varnish .
I have just made a garden swing seat with sawn tanalised softwood timber which i then planed down and sanded , and coated it with 3 coats of Ronseal exterior satin varnish . The varnish really brings out the effect of the wood and also highlights the tanalise as well ( bonus ) .
A friend of mine has offered to pay me to make one for them and i want to do it right first time . I bought planed untreated timber this time which I'm going to cut to shape and then have it tanalised so that all the cuts are protected as well , but obviously this will be expensive and do not wish to waste money if the tanalise reacts with the varnish .
Many thanks , and a great site .
My query is , is it OK to paint or varnish over tanalised timer ? one person said it was , another said it wasn't as the tantalize will bubble the paint/varnish .
I have just made a garden swing seat with sawn tanalised softwood timber which i then planed down and sanded , and coated it with 3 coats of Ronseal exterior satin varnish . The varnish really brings out the effect of the wood and also highlights the tanalise as well ( bonus ) .
A friend of mine has offered to pay me to make one for them and i want to do it right first time . I bought planed untreated timber this time which I'm going to cut to shape and then have it tanalised so that all the cuts are protected as well , but obviously this will be expensive and do not wish to waste money if the tanalise reacts with the varnish .
Many thanks , and a great site .