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How to restore teak cabin sole?
Our boat has a parquet teak cabin sole that appears to have been
varnished but it might have been an oil product. The former owners did not respond to an inquiry about what was on it (the downside of getting a boat at a really, really, good price). Any ideas about what would be the safest thing to put on it? I don’t want to try varnish because it would be a nightmare to get off if it didn’t stick. All the little blocks are at slightly different heights so sanding or rubbing would be impossible. For the same reason, wear is very uneven. It needs some cleaning but, unless I do each individual block with a Q tip or toothbrush, it’s going to be a difficult job. -- Roger Long |
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How to restore teak cabin sole?
Roger Long wrote:
Our boat has a parquet teak cabin sole that appears to have been varnished but it might have been an oil product. The former owners did not respond to an inquiry about what was on it (the downside of getting a boat at a really, really, good price). Any ideas about what would be the safest thing to put on it? I don’t want to try varnish because it would be a nightmare to get off if it didn’t stick. All the little blocks are at slightly different heights so sanding or rubbing would be impossible. For the same reason, wear is very uneven. It needs some cleaning but, unless I do each individual block with a Q tip or toothbrush, it’s going to be a difficult job. Roger, Ultimate sole is the best. They have instructions on their web site. http://www.ultimatesole.com/ krj |
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How to restore teak cabin sole?
Roger Long wrote:
Our boat has a parquet teak cabin sole that appears to have been varnished but it might have been an oil product. The former owners did not respond to an inquiry about what was on it (the downside of getting a boat at a really, really, good price). Any ideas about what would be the safest thing to put on it? I don't want to try varnish because it would be a nightmare to get off if it didn't stick. All the little blocks are at slightly different heights so sanding or rubbing would be impossible. For the same reason, wear is very uneven. It needs some cleaning but, unless I do each individual block with a Q tip or toothbrush, it's going to be a difficult job. If the sole is in poor condition, it is better to replace it with decent stuff. |
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How to restore teak cabin sole?
What kinds of wood are suitable for a new sole? I was thinking of pulling
mine up and replacing it with maple hardwood flooring. Glenn. s/v Seawing www.seawing.net "Dennis Pogson" wrote in message ... Roger Long wrote: Our boat has a parquet teak cabin sole that appears to have been varnished but it might have been an oil product. The former owners did not respond to an inquiry about what was on it (the downside of getting a boat at a really, really, good price). Any ideas about what would be the safest thing to put on it? I don't want to try varnish because it would be a nightmare to get off if it didn't stick. All the little blocks are at slightly different heights so sanding or rubbing would be impossible. For the same reason, wear is very uneven. It needs some cleaning but, unless I do each individual block with a Q tip or toothbrush, it's going to be a difficult job. If the sole is in poor condition, it is better to replace it with decent stuff. |
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How to restore teak cabin sole?
Glenn A. Heslop wrote:
What kinds of wood are suitable for a new sole? I was thinking of pulling mine up and replacing it with maple hardwood flooring. Glenn. s/v Seawing www.seawing.net "Dennis Pogson" wrote in message ... Roger Long wrote: Our boat has a parquet teak cabin sole that appears to have been varnished but it might have been an oil product. The former owners did not respond to an inquiry about what was on it (the downside of getting a boat at a really, really, good price). Any ideas about what would be the safest thing to put on it? I don't want to try varnish because it would be a nightmare to get off if it didn't stick. All the little blocks are at slightly different heights so sanding or rubbing would be impossible. For the same reason, wear is very uneven. It needs some cleaning but, unless I do each individual block with a Q tip or toothbrush, it's going to be a difficult job. If the sole is in poor condition, it is better to replace it with decent stuff. Teak/holly veneered marine ply, to give that imitation "planked" effect. Other decorative woods are also available. Expensive? yes, but it will make such a difference to your boat you will love it! |
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How to restore teak cabin sole?
I am looking to replace the sole in my boat and was hoping to brighten
things up a bit. The rest of the finish has alot of plastic-laminate and not so much real wood. Any idea of products I could use...some kind of a veneer to make the rest of the interior 'wood' to match my new floor? Glenn. "Dennis Pogson" wrote in message ... Glenn A. Heslop wrote: What kinds of wood are suitable for a new sole? I was thinking of pulling mine up and replacing it with maple hardwood flooring. Glenn. s/v Seawing www.seawing.net "Dennis Pogson" wrote in message ... Roger Long wrote: Our boat has a parquet teak cabin sole that appears to have been varnished but it might have been an oil product. The former owners did not respond to an inquiry about what was on it (the downside of getting a boat at a really, really, good price). Any ideas about what would be the safest thing to put on it? I don't want to try varnish because it would be a nightmare to get off if it didn't stick. All the little blocks are at slightly different heights so sanding or rubbing would be impossible. For the same reason, wear is very uneven. It needs some cleaning but, unless I do each individual block with a Q tip or toothbrush, it's going to be a difficult job. If the sole is in poor condition, it is better to replace it with decent stuff. Teak/holly veneered marine ply, to give that imitation "planked" effect. Other decorative woods are also available. Expensive? yes, but it will make such a difference to your boat you will love it! |
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How to restore teak cabin sole?
Glenn A. Heslop wrote:
What kinds of wood are suitable for a new sole? I was thinking of pulling mine up and replacing it with maple hardwood flooring. Maple would work very well. Any of many hardwoods would work. A recent Sail magazine had some nice alternatives to teak / holly. I, for example, used koa and basswood. |
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