What to put on hardwood window frames

Discussion in 'Carpenters' Talk' started by James V, May 16, 2015.

  1. James V

    James V Member

    My window frames are looking really tired - I need to sand them back and treat them I think. They have a mahogany type stain on them currently. When I have sanded, what do I put on them? Stain followed by an oil of some kind, or a varnish?

    Cheers

    James
     
    James V, May 16, 2015
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  2. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    Paint
     
    chippie244, May 16, 2015
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  3. Gatt

    Gatt Active Member

    If you want to see, the beauty of the grain . Varnish . If its pine windows, Paint , as Chippie suggested. Hope this helps, good luck.
     
    Gatt, May 17, 2015
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  4. dwlondon

    dwlondon Active Member

    Painting will offer the best protection and the simplest maintenance.
     
    dwlondon, May 17, 2015
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  5. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Sadolin exterior translucent woodcare available in many colours including mahogany.
     
    Astramax, May 17, 2015
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  6. mr moose

    mr moose Screwfix Select

    If you use a varnish the water will seep underneath it eventually, so make sure it's an exterior wood stain, (Sadolin is one of the brands) as easier to prep when the time comes to recoat as well.
     
    mr moose, May 17, 2015
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  7. teabreak

    teabreak Screwfix Select

    Sikkens or sadolin, I prefer sikkens two coat system a stain followed by a UV protection coat
     
    teabreak, May 18, 2015
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