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Default Staining teak trim before varnishing?


"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
oups.com...

There are products specifically made to even out the ability of difficult
woods
to absorb stains. Ask anyone who builds and finishes furniture.




The fellow with the Albin used something that smelled like acetone for
that very purpose. It didn't work. Nothing was capable of getting
enough oil out of the teak. I haven't looked lately, but the last time
I did most sites said staining teak was not a good idea either.
If the original poster tries it I'd like to hear the results. At my
yard it's generally considered a no-no.


Robert B
35s5
NY


Maybe use an oil based stain?