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Anyone has experience on finishing Brazilian Teak floor

9 years ago

We bought the floor planks in prefinished (Natural) brazilian teak, but the stair treads only come with unfinished boards.

We don't want to stain the tread to any other color, but just keep the natural wood grain and color. What are the minimum steps we need to finish those stair treads? sand, coating? I read online that this exotic wood does not work well with oil-based finish. Also we want to minimize the VOC toxic exposure.

Thank you in advance for any ideas.

Comments (2)

gregmills_gw
9 years ago
Look at the treads to see the condition theyre in. If anything you might only need to hand scuff them with 100g or 120.

Then for finish use a water borne urethane. First a sealer then 2 finish coats

Before you apply the sealer wipe down the tread with denatured alcohol. This will help remove the surface oils.
ouicestlavie
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you for your reply, gregmills.
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