I just built a timber staircase from newly sawn pine. The timbers are 4 X 12
so they will take a long while to dry. Some spots of blue mould have
occurred on the rough lumber but I have stopped it with water and powdered
chlorine for pools. It is all sanded and I want to know what I can put on
the wood that will prevent the mould from starting again but also allow the
moisture to escape. I assume polyurethane or varnish will trap the moisture,
what about an stain, shellac etc...
"habbi" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I just built a timber staircase from newly sawn pine. The timbers are 4 X
>12
> so they will take a long while to dry. Some spots of blue mould have
> occurred on the rough lumber but I have stopped it with water and
> powdered
> chlorine for pools. It is all sanded and I want to know what I can put on
> the wood that will prevent the mould from starting again but also allow
> the
> moisture to escape. I assume polyurethane or varnish will trap the
> moisture,
> what about an stain, shellac etc...
>
>
http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/techline/ii-2.pdf
This is indoors
"Andy Dingley" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 14:10:54 GMT, "habbi" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> >It is all sanded and I want to know what I can put on
> >the wood that will prevent the mould from starting again
>
> Indoor or outdoor ? It'll be hard to guarantee freedom from blue stain
> if it's getting rain on it, whatver you do.
>
> I'd use some generic danish oil mix on it - linseed oil + varnish and
> maybe something to thin it. For outdoor use (benches, tables etc.) I'm
> liking the Australian "Organoil" range.
>
On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 14:10:54 GMT, "habbi" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>It is all sanded and I want to know what I can put on
>the wood that will prevent the mould from starting again
Indoor or outdoor ? It'll be hard to guarantee freedom from blue stain
if it's getting rain on it, whatver you do.
I'd use some generic danish oil mix on it - linseed oil + varnish and
maybe something to thin it. For outdoor use (benches, tables etc.) I'm
liking the Australian "Organoil" range.