I am replacing some teak veneer plywood on the interior of the boat and am going to use Cetol to finish the new teak veneer. I picked up a Sikkens pamphlet which says to wash new interior wood with a TSP solution before applying the Cetol. It warns that if discoloration occurs to treat the wood with oxalic acid. Sounds like more additional steps than I want to take on. Is it necessary? The pamphlet doesn't state the reason for washing, and since my veneer is nice and clean I am tempted to just apply the Cetol. Thanks for any advice. Kevin
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New wood
Kevin, I have applied Cetol directly to new teak veneer plywood and had good results. My opinion is that if it is clean and new you do not have to wash or treat the wood.
Kevin, I have applied Cetol directly to new teak veneer plywood and had good results. My opinion is that if it is clean and new you do not have to wash or treat the wood.
Cetol Inside the Boat?
Would you use Cetal inside your house? Sounds like a overkill to me. Why not use varnish?
Would you use Cetal inside your house? Sounds like a overkill to me. Why not use varnish?
Kevin, if the directions say.....
Are we being somewhat odd tonight? Kevin: it says right on the pamphlet: which says to wash new interior wood with a TSP solution before applying the Cetol. It warns It WARNS Call them, ask them, don't ask us (with our 53 answers to a yes or no question). Seriously, why not trust the label? C'mon, really... Stu
Are we being somewhat odd tonight? Kevin: it says right on the pamphlet: which says to wash new interior wood with a TSP solution before applying the Cetol. It warns It WARNS Call them, ask them, don't ask us (with our 53 answers to a yes or no question). Seriously, why not trust the label? C'mon, really... Stu
Cetol and teak
I would imagine the TSP is to remove some of the oil in new teak that causes adhesion problems. The thin layer on veneer plywood thats been processed to some degree would seem to me to be less of a problem. If you want to follow the procedure, perhaps you could get a strip of teak and try the TSP out to be more comfortable with it. That said, I think I would agree with Richard. If you like the natural teak for the interior, Cetol will not be true to its beauty. Better to oil or varnish.
I would imagine the TSP is to remove some of the oil in new teak that causes adhesion problems. The thin layer on veneer plywood thats been processed to some degree would seem to me to be less of a problem. If you want to follow the procedure, perhaps you could get a strip of teak and try the TSP out to be more comfortable with it. That said, I think I would agree with Richard. If you like the natural teak for the interior, Cetol will not be true to its beauty. Better to oil or varnish.
much better products for interior applications
Kevin: There are much better products for interior applications, I would have to agree with Richard. I would suggest something that has a clean appearance. Some of the products that come to mind are Daly's, Varathane, Varnish etc. If you are spending this amount of money on new veneer, you should treat it right. Cetol is NOT the right finish for the interior. The purpose of this product is to protect against UV degradation. This is not a factor on an interior finish. Cetol also takes at least 24 hours to dry between coats. Many of these newer finishes will allow you to apply a couple of coats per day and you will have a beautiful interior.
Kevin: There are much better products for interior applications, I would have to agree with Richard. I would suggest something that has a clean appearance. Some of the products that come to mind are Daly's, Varathane, Varnish etc. If you are spending this amount of money on new veneer, you should treat it right. Cetol is NOT the right finish for the interior. The purpose of this product is to protect against UV degradation. This is not a factor on an interior finish. Cetol also takes at least 24 hours to dry between coats. Many of these newer finishes will allow you to apply a couple of coats per day and you will have a beautiful interior.
Thanks for bringing me to my senses
and reminding me that Cetol is probably not the best choice for interior wood. As may have been obvious from my post I don't have any experience with Cetol since I have only used varnish on my boat. But, some big fans of Cetol (and there are a lot of them) talked me into thinking about using it which is the reason I picked up the pamphlet. BTW, I got back to them about the TSP question and their reply was the same as Wayne's, so the TSP may be overkill. Kevin
and reminding me that Cetol is probably not the best choice for interior wood. As may have been obvious from my post I don't have any experience with Cetol since I have only used varnish on my boat. But, some big fans of Cetol (and there are a lot of them) talked me into thinking about using it which is the reason I picked up the pamphlet. BTW, I got back to them about the TSP question and their reply was the same as Wayne's, so the TSP may be overkill. Kevin
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