Problem Solver - Varnish

Varnish is a clear decorative medium for application normally to timber to allow the grain to show. This is how to either recoat an existing varnished surface or apply a painted finish.

Preparation

Wash surface down with detergent or sugar soap

Abrade with 100 grit abrasive paper to remove any loose or flaking areas and to create a key

Topcoat

Apply a suitable Varnish in your chosen finish. (If varnishing DO NOT apply a basecoat)

Stage 2 - apply a suitable topcoat in your chosen finish.

Varnish is a clear decorative medium for application normally to timber to allow the grain to show. This is how to either recoat an existing varnished surface or apply a paint finish.

Preparation

Clean the surface with water and a mild detergent, then rinse with clean water.

Was the surface down with a fungicidal wash to kill any mould or surface growth, then rinse with clean water.

Abrade with 100 grit abrasive paper to remove any loose or flaking areas and to create a key

Topcoat

Apply two coats of a suitable exterior varnish.