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We are restoring an old American oak table. It has been sanded back to bare wood. I would like to keep it a light colour - not the darker stain which it was before. What product is best to use? How about Cabots walnut stain with a satin finish? How about no stain and only Wattyl Estapol Speed Clear? The leaf in the middle is a different grain - maybe a different cut of the oak.
Hi @katemckenzie95,
It's perfectly normal for the product to appear slightly milky and remain so on the project until it has cured. However, during wet weather events or high humidity, this milkiness is much more noticeable. If it's rainy in your area, it's important not to overcoat again until the coating has become translucent, as you'll trap this moisture in there. I wouldn't expect the product to turn translucent and fully cured for at least a few days under high humidity conditions.
If you are experiencing some wet weather, I'd hold off on the project until it dries out a bit.
Mitchell
Hi Bunnings Helping People,
The table is finished despite the humid weather. I'm pleased with the look of the table surface.
The table pedestal and chairs are the darker colour - I'm OK with that. We have decided it would be a professional job to sand them back to the original oak colour.
Thank you for your advice.
Regards Kate
Looks great @katemckenzie95. Well done!
Please don't hesitate to post anytime you need a hand with a project around the house or garden.
We look forward to seeing what you tackle next.
Jason
