Surfix finish

[r_ooms]

As a penetrating oil finish, can it be used over oil base stain (which include binders which do partially seal the wood)? Are there any special procedures to follow? Or, are they intended for bare wood only?

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Welcome to the forum.

My advice would be to use the Surfix oil on bare wood rather that on an existing oil finish. Mixing finishes can be unpredictable. If it's absolutely necessary to do so, I would recommend testing in an inconspicuous area or on a scrap of wood first.

Shane

 

[nehardwoodfloors]

Most penetrating oil finishes we are playing with these days work best with waterbased stains. I have not used the surfix yet but I would guess that using a waterbased stain would be totally ok to do prior to oiling. We have used these new oils over aniline dyes as well. They are pretty flexible as long as you dont seal off all the wood fibers in the coloring process.
Just my guess? Im sure playing with the stuff would be the best way to find out.

 

[nehardwoodfloors]

Forgot to mention, if you sand too fine the oils get blocked out somewhat. But if you don't the wood will look horrible.
So the waterbased dye or stain is used to pop the grain a bit. This way the oil has open wood pores to seep into.
Giving it more protection.

Assuming surfix oils are similar to what I have been using.

 

[Scott B.]

Assuming surfix oils are similar to what I have been using.

They aren't likely to be. They are plant based oils with some wax fortification. Definitely some potential compatibility issues there.

 

[nehardwoodfloors]

Actually they seem exactly like the products we have been using.
Use watered down wb stains and dyes. Followed by the oils. You should be ok.
We just finished this one- http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecooptions/8271030760/

Its watered down latex paint followed by grey oil from Rubio Monocoat. Its hard wax oil derived from plants based oil.

 

[Scott B.]

Actually they seem exactly like the products we have been using.
Use watered down wb stains and dyes. Followed by the oils. You should be ok.
We just finished this one- http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecooptions/8271030760/

Its watered down latex paint followed by grey oil from Rubio Monocoat. Its hard wax oil derived from plants based oil.

Interesting, and good to know. Have not used the Rubio line. Thanks for sharing that.

 

[r_ooms]

Thanks for the replies,

 

[jc]

Actually they seem exactly like the products we have been using.
Use watered down wb stains and dyes. Followed by the oils. You should be ok.
We just finished this one- http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecooptions/8271030760/

Its watered down latex paint followed by grey oil from Rubio Monocoat. Its hard wax oil derived from plants based oil.

That looks awesome!