Had to replace one of eight pieces of my cabin sole. Older pieces look like they have an orange shade to them. Even the holly is slightly tinted. I am using a water based satin (Target Coatings) finish on the new piece. That is what Catalina used. New pieces are obviously different in color.The teak is more of a brown. I tried just coating the new piece with the satin finish and it actually looked worse so I stripped it to start all over again. What to you suggest to get the correct shade? I am thinking to use teak oil but not sure how the water based varnish will take. Suggestions and comments please. Launch is less than one month away. Thanks.
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Use some scrap teak & holley wood to experiment with various finish & stain combinations. When you have a combination you're happy with, apply it to your new floor.
The water based urethanes dry clear so you should probably stick with oil based as they tend to have a golden colour to them.
The water based urethanes dry clear so you should probably stick with oil based as they tend to have a golden colour to them.
Not sure I understand the use of water based anything
on a cabin sole. And you don't have to hurry to get it done before launch time, because you can do that anytime before or after the boat's splashed. Ultimate Sole has a great reputation here and elsewhere on the internet.
on a cabin sole. And you don't have to hurry to get it done before launch time, because you can do that anytime before or after the boat's splashed. Ultimate Sole has a great reputation here and elsewhere on the internet.
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Appreciate the comments. I have heard the positive things about Ultimate Sole before. But I was doing this project over the winter/spring season in my basement so fumes were my issue. Although not as good looking as oil based varnish this Target Coating stuff looks pretty good. It also held up well for the first 12 years. Since our season is not that long here on Lake Michigan I don't want to be working on the boat while it's in the water. So the water based stuff is good enough for me. It allows you to work indoors and with speed. You only have to wait 2 hours between coats.
I think I am going to try as gghost suggested. Luckily I have some spare teak left over.
Appreciate the comments. I have heard the positive things about Ultimate Sole before. But I was doing this project over the winter/spring season in my basement so fumes were my issue. Although not as good looking as oil based varnish this Target Coating stuff looks pretty good. It also held up well for the first 12 years. Since our season is not that long here on Lake Michigan I don't want to be working on the boat while it's in the water. So the water based stuff is good enough for me. It allows you to work indoors and with speed. You only have to wait 2 hours between coats.
I think I am going to try as gghost suggested. Luckily I have some spare teak left over.
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