I have searched and searched for reviews about Ronseal waterborne quick drying varnish with little success so I thought I'd add a few comments.
I have used different finishes in the past, but always wonder why someone makes a table for instance, that will be taking hot plates, have water spilled on it's surface, especially when there is a vase of flowers in the middle and the wife tops up the table...ooops vase, when not in use, and have small kids that try to rub and scratch their cutlery into the surface.....then finish with an oil.
It doesn't make sense, because IMO it does not give enough protection to the surface. My wood supplier who also rents bench space tells me they use it because it is quick and easy to use.
I have recently been using Ronseal waterborne quick drying varnish, which they claim does not discolour over time, like many oil based finishes do.
I made a series of test specimens from Ash, Spalted beech, Elm, and Oak sanding as a finished part and applying three coats of Ronseal sanding lightly in between coats, as this product does raise the grain. After the final coat I left the pieces to dry for three days, before finishing with wax and 000 steel wool, then buffing. They have sat for three years in my south facing conservatory in full sun during the summer.
I have to say that there has been little change in the surface colour. Maybe a little lighter but no discolouration or yellowing.
I have now made several pieces and used the same finish.
The only problem I found is that the varnish 'froths' when you wipe the excess from the brush, however this has little detriment on the finish. I have tried to scratch the surface of a finished test piece and although this is achievable with effort, it does give a harder surface finish than other finishes I have used.
You would think you would experience drips and runs when using this product, but this is not the case unless you go OTT with the application on the brush!!!!!
What I can't understand is why people continue to make furniture which requires a harder surface finish, then use oil?
Maybe my wood supplier is correct, oil is easier to apply, quicker to apply and cuts production time down??
Sorry for the incorrect manufacturer...it is in fact a Ronseal product... a case of old age and dry rot I'm afraid.
I have used different finishes in the past, but always wonder why someone makes a table for instance, that will be taking hot plates, have water spilled on it's surface, especially when there is a vase of flowers in the middle and the wife tops up the table...ooops vase, when not in use, and have small kids that try to rub and scratch their cutlery into the surface.....then finish with an oil.
It doesn't make sense, because IMO it does not give enough protection to the surface. My wood supplier who also rents bench space tells me they use it because it is quick and easy to use.
I have recently been using Ronseal waterborne quick drying varnish, which they claim does not discolour over time, like many oil based finishes do.
I made a series of test specimens from Ash, Spalted beech, Elm, and Oak sanding as a finished part and applying three coats of Ronseal sanding lightly in between coats, as this product does raise the grain. After the final coat I left the pieces to dry for three days, before finishing with wax and 000 steel wool, then buffing. They have sat for three years in my south facing conservatory in full sun during the summer.
I have to say that there has been little change in the surface colour. Maybe a little lighter but no discolouration or yellowing.
I have now made several pieces and used the same finish.
The only problem I found is that the varnish 'froths' when you wipe the excess from the brush, however this has little detriment on the finish. I have tried to scratch the surface of a finished test piece and although this is achievable with effort, it does give a harder surface finish than other finishes I have used.
You would think you would experience drips and runs when using this product, but this is not the case unless you go OTT with the application on the brush!!!!!
What I can't understand is why people continue to make furniture which requires a harder surface finish, then use oil?
Maybe my wood supplier is correct, oil is easier to apply, quicker to apply and cuts production time down??
Sorry for the incorrect manufacturer...it is in fact a Ronseal product... a case of old age and dry rot I'm afraid.
