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varnish for floorboards

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IslaSinga · 10/03/2016 09:23

I have spent a good few days sanding the floorboards of my bedroom. They look beautiful, but now it's time to varnish.

So, can you please recommend the best varnish for doing this. Do I need to go for expensive ronseal or would a cheaper wilko alternative work just as well?

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justaweeone · 11/03/2016 07:33

Hi
We always use this instead of varnish
I like the Matt one but you can get a satin finish
Osmo Polyx Oil
Really easy to use and looks great
Lasts ages even on our kitchen floor

chelle792 · 11/03/2016 07:35

I too think oil rather than varnish. I think it's teak oil that dh uses at his customers homes

SorrelForbes · 11/03/2016 07:47

Have you considered staining the boards and then using a clear varnish over the top?

IslaSinga · 11/03/2016 13:14

Aw thank you - sadly you are two Late and I am on to second coat of clear ronseal varnish!

varnish for floorboards
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justaweeone · 11/03/2016 17:52

Looks lovely!!

Helendouglas72 · 17/03/2016 13:01

Nice job! Did you use water based varnish or polyurethane? A builder friend told me the polyurethane lasts longer but it takes a day to dry between coats!!

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