Waxing/oiling reclaimed pine doors...what shall I use?

[rossyl]

Hi Guys,

I've got doors that currently look like this (unfinished reclaimed victorian pine doors):


and I'd like them to have this sort of colour to the finish:


Firstly, what product should i be using (especially given dirt from people contantly touching the doors, and mosture - in terms of the door in the bathroom) - oil, tinted wax..I'm thinking maybe not varnish or stain.
Secondly - any brands or colours?
Thanks all.
R

 

[Sp!ke]

I'd use danish oil of some sort.

 

[seven]

Have these doors been dipped? If they have make sure that all the caustic is out of them or it will cause you a problem. You will probably need to use a sanding sealer at first - if you have any antique dealers near you that deal in pine (specialists) they are always a good font of free knowledge ( i should know - i am one!). In my opinion whatever you use dont use Briwax.

 

[rossyl]

Have these doors been dipped? If they have make sure that all the caustic is out of them or it will cause you a problem. You will probably need to use a sanding sealer at first - if you have any antique dealers near you that deal in pine (specialists) they are always a good font of free knowledge ( i should know - i am one!). In my opinion whatever you use dont use Briwax.

Thanks your opinions would be greatly received

The doors were treated as follows, however, i do not know how long ago all this happened. Here's where I bought them from and their technique.

Paint Stripping Service ( North ) London - Middlesex, Essex

I'm not sure i would want sanding sealer as that would give a lacquered/varnished finish. I'd like more so the real wood feel, but in a colour as shown in the picture.

 

[seven]

I would find out how much they would charge to finish the doors to your spec.It may well be cheaper than you think.

 

[jonnyboy]

Speak to a french polisher then way up your time + effort vs what he would charge. At the end of the day he has to cover his callout but the economies of scale mean that a few doors will bring the cost per door right down.
Get a recommendation though, we needed one after the front door was damaged during a delivery, I chased two away from here who talked out of their ****, then a guy was recommended by the damaging company (John Lewis's I think).
Brilliant, although I cannot find his number

 

[renault12ts]

Have these doors been dipped? If they have make sure that all the caustic is out of them or it will cause you a problem. You will probably need to use a sanding sealer at first - if you have any antique dealers near you that deal in pine (specialists) they are always a good font of free knowledge ( i should know - i am one!). In my opinion whatever you use dont use Briwax.

Funny, I was going to mention Briwax. Why not?

 

[jonnyboy]

Interestingly the Briwax on our restored fireplace still looks as good as the day I did it (about 8 years ago)

 

[seven]

I am not keen on the amount of toluene they use in it-but then i have not used it for quite a while so the formula may have changed.I am more used to using waxes on 'brown' furniture and briwax gives far too much of a shine imo.

 

[seven]

But then 'one mans meat'.....

 

[Piff]

Our local "dipping" place used to sell 2 bi-products of the stripping process called "gunk" and "water stain"
Both were very thin & watery but tinted the bare wood to give an "aged" appearance. Last time I bought from them I only used one of their products which was the water stain IIRC.
After that has dried I then painted on wax which I think was Mayfields or Maylands or something similar, slightly tinted, I think it was called stripped pine. Working on about half a door at a time, apply the wax then buff up with a rag.
Wax gives a nice tactile finish, but is not waterproof.

 

[Palfrem]

Sadolin is very good

 

[Palfrem]

..and so is a Sikkens, pricey but very good coverage and durability

 

[lil.smartie]

I remember my mum using strong tea to stain stripped floor boards then used a matt varnish to seal them!

Kate

 

[312 Sprinter]

I'd Briwax them and use a bit of cellulose thinners on the rag as I apply it.

 

[greggster]

4 or 5 coats of linseed or Danish oil will get them looking like the other picture, brush it on, do a test sample first

 

[rossyl]

Thanks guys...

As suggested, I gave the guys a ring who sold the doors - they offer a complete finishing service. They said as standard they use Briwax.

However...

For those that have suggested wax, here's an issue I found, stated by Briwax themselves:

wax finishes in general are just not appropriate in high moisture utilitarian situations

So not so good for the bathroom door?

and...

subjected to the abrasive action of ...other utilitarian wear are going to lose their wax finish quickly... is just an inappropriate use of the wax finish

So the area around the door handle/the edges of doors, contantly touched when opening/closing, will require a lot of maintenance.

http://www.briwaxwoodcare.com/use-questions-answered.htm

Or does anyone disagree?

I'll look into Danish oil.

 

[Chrishazle]

I'm surprised there's been no mention of Liberon - have a look at their website for advice, products etc. I use their Finishing Oil for furniture - pine, oak and cherry - and really like it!