Hi,
I have recently asked about the least obtrusive finish, but what about
the least smelly one?
What I'm thinking of is how to finish the *insides* of drawers.
Obviously the look is not important. The important thing is that the
insides of the drawers never end up smelling like the finish.
Thanks!
Aaron Fude
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> Hi,
>
> I have recently asked about the least obtrusive finish, but what about
> the least smelly one?
>
> What I'm thinking of is how to finish the *insides* of drawers.
> Obviously the look is not important. The important thing is that the
> insides of the drawers never end up smelling like the finish.
If the look is truly Obviously not important, don't use a finish at all.
If that's the case, we'll have to leave everything unfinished. Water is a
solvent.
"cm" <[email protected]> wrote in message > shelac for color and
depth and water based acrylic for a tough top coat.
> Solvent based finishes will be phased out in most of our life times so you
> might as well find a water based finish you like.
>
>
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> Hi,
>
> I have recently asked about the least obtrusive finish, but what about
> the least smelly one?
>
> What I'm thinking of is how to finish the *insides* of drawers.
> Obviously the look is not important. The important thing is that the
> insides of the drawers never end up smelling like the finish.
I've had very good luck with shellac. Seems to dissipate rapidly and makes
a good seal and it easy to keep clean.
While shellac is a real good choice it would be my second choice to clear
water based acrylic.
We use both extensivly in our vintage travel trailer restoration shop. Amber
shelac for color and depth and water based acrylic for a tough top coat.
Solvent based finishes will be phased out in most of our life times so you
might as well find a water based finish you like.
AZCRAIG
www.vintagetrailersforsale.com
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> Hi,
>>
>> I have recently asked about the least obtrusive finish, but what about
>> the least smelly one?
>>
>> What I'm thinking of is how to finish the *insides* of drawers.
>> Obviously the look is not important. The important thing is that the
>> insides of the drawers never end up smelling like the finish.
>
>
> If the look is truly Obviously not important, don't use a finish at all.
>
cm wrote:
> While shellac is a real good choice it would be my second choice to clear
> water based acrylic.
>
> We use both extensivly in our vintage travel trailer restoration shop.
> Amber shelac for color and depth and water based acrylic for a tough top
> coat. Solvent based finishes will be phased out in most of our life times
I suspect that ecosteria will be phased out before that happens.
> so you might as well find a water based finish you like.
>
> AZCRAIG
>
> www.vintagetrailersforsale.com
>
>
> "Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>
>> <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I have recently asked about the least obtrusive finish, but what about
>>> the least smelly one?
>>>
>>> What I'm thinking of is how to finish the *insides* of drawers.
>>> Obviously the look is not important. The important thing is that the
>>> insides of the drawers never end up smelling like the finish.
>>
>>
>> If the look is truly Obviously not important, don't use a finish at all.
>>
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On 5 Aug 2006 08:44:37 -0700, [email protected] wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I have recently asked about the least obtrusive finish, but what about
>the least smelly one?
>
>What I'm thinking of is how to finish the *insides* of drawers.
>Obviously the look is not important. The important thing is that the
>insides of the drawers never end up smelling like the finish.
>
>Thanks!
>
>Aaron Fude
The least smelly is probably not the best for drawer interiors. But
to answer your question, wax is probably the least smelly of all.
For interior of drawers I recommend a spit coat of clear shellac.
[email protected] wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have recently asked about the least obtrusive finish, but what
> about the least smelly one?
>
> What I'm thinking of is how to finish the *insides* of drawers.
> Obviously the look is not important. The important thing is that the
> insides of the drawers never end up smelling like the finish.
Nothing says they have to have a finish. Personally, I oil
them...with oil to which I have added some oil of wintergreen. I like
the odor, reminds me of the trombone slide oil I used to make. It had
wintergreen in it too.
--
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Leon Wrote:
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> Hi,
>
> I have recently asked about the least obtrusive finish, but what
> about
> the least smelly one?
>
> .
"Diamond Finish" would be great. It was originally made by Varathane,
but Varathane was bought by Rustoleum. It is still called Diamond
Finish. I apply it with a flat short haired applicator. Sand the first
coat and apply a second. It lays down like a spray finish and is water
based and nearly odorless.
Chuck
--
oneartist
Yup....Water is a solvent, but in the finishing business they are considered
either water based/borne or Solvent based.
AZCRAIG
www.vintagetrailersforsale.com
"CW" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> If that's the case, we'll have to leave everything unfinished. Water is a
> solvent.
>
> "cm" <[email protected]> wrote in message > shelac for color and
> depth and water based acrylic for a tough top coat.
>> Solvent based finishes will be phased out in most of our life times so
>> you
>> might as well find a water based finish you like.
>>
>>
>
>