On 16 Jul 2003 00:29:18 GMT, Ignoramus26572
wrote:

Thanks, it makes sense. The varnish I applied was in a small shaded
area, so I am sure that it will not ruin the deck.

I was however under impression that varnish, being oil based, would
stick fine after oil treatments.

i

Not an unusual assumption. There is, however, a whole lot of
chemistry going on. Not all varnish is oil based, not all oil bases
are the same, and I could never recommend putting a "varnish" finish
over a fresh sealant of "unknown origin". )

I don't mean to be mean. I just didn't want to see (hear) you get
into a mess.

First- get your money's worth. If the guy proposed two coats, then
you either get another coat, or he cuts the price.

Second- let it weather for a while. If you can find out exactly what
base product they use, that will help you to decide what future action
to take. A "homebrew" could be linseed oil, which is OK, but it takes
a while to cure (dry). You can base future treatment on what was used
this time around.

Third- enjoy your deck. )
noah

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