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JungleCat
May 2, 2011, 08:51 PM
I have been using varathane oil based 900 gloss varnish on log furniture which I have built. Apparently this is now no longer being made due to environmental concerns. Does anyone know of a good substitute that I could use?
Bob
ma0641
May 3, 2011, 02:00 PM
There are a lot of other manufacturers that make oil based polyurethane. HD, Lowe's and Ace have some lines.
JungleCat
May 3, 2011, 05:11 PM
Oil Based varathane is being discontinued and will be illegal to get in Canada due to environmental concerns.
ma0641
May 3, 2011, 05:35 PM
You didn't tell us you were in Canada! Tung Oil is a decent substitute but doesn't hold up as well. Sikkens makes log home stains and sealers-Cetol. I suggest a trip to the USA and get some prior to the ban, if they will let you bring it back. I live in Georgia, USA and we can get gallons of it here. Water based works well but I like the color of the oil based Poly's. I typically use Minwax products although I do have some Varathane-I think Lowe's carries it in the lower 48. The greenies win again!