Interior Finishes - CRA | California Redwood Association

1 Interior FinishesClassic natural Redwood offers a widerange of colors, textures and patterns togive richness to interiors in an almostendless variety of one of a wide spectrum of coloreffects can be achieved with the manyfinishes adaptable to Redwood . Additionalappearance options include saw-texturedor smooth surfaced boards, flat orvertical grain patterns, and cinnamon-colored all heartwood or heartwood withsteaks of cream-colored milled patterns offer still greater opportunities for distinctive, satisfyingdesign Redwood paneling andtrim is becoming more popular as itholds Finishes better and provides moreuniform can be left unfinished oninteriors, but in most cases, a finish willenhance the visual appeal of all typesof Redwood and help protect the wood ssurface from Finishes should be determinedfirst by where and how the Redwood isused, and second by the desired visualeffect.

2 Redwood 's remarkable finishretention ensures lasting performanceof any of a wide range of finish Finishes for Redwood fall into twocategories: clear Finishes which allowthe natural grain and texture of thewood to show, and lightly-pigmentedcolor stains, which can create specialharmonies or contrasts with otherdecorative Interior elements. Consultthe chart on the inside for details onfinishes and where and how to usethem on Finishing RulesThe following rules will facilitateapplication and help assure best finishperformance. Interior wood should be clean and dry. Follow finish manufacturer s applicationinstructions. Do not mix incompatible Finishes . Work in a well-ventilated room. If you are not familiar with a finish, try itout first on a separate piece of new Redwood paneling (smoothsurface only), sand lightly before finishingto remove dirt, hammer marks or otherblemishes.

3 Remove grease spots with asolvent such as mineral spirits orturpentine prior to nails are countersunk, nail holes can befilled with putty (if a paint or heavy-bodiedstain is to be used), or with a non-oily filler(if a natural or light stain finish is planned).Wood fillers are available in a variety oftones, and fillers can be tinted withpigments to match the color of the natural looking filler can be made bymixing sanding dust from the wood with a clear household cement. Mix a smallquantity at a time since the mixture driesquickly. After filling, sand flat and dust thesurface before Spots and StainsFor removing extremely stubborn spotsand stains, a solution of oxalic acid maybe the answer. In a glass or plastic con-tainer, dissolve one ounce of oxalic acidcrystals in one quart of alcohol.

4 Swab thewood with a cloth or soft brush,coveringan entire wall to prevent any contrastbetween treated and untreated dry, rinse the wood with alcohol toremove the acid. More than one applica-tion may be necessary. Caution: Oxalicacid is toxic. CRA recommends that aprofessional painter do this work. If you doit yourself, wear rubber gloves and avoidany contact of the solution with skin oreyes. Wear old clothes and wash con-tainers, cloths and brushes thoroughlywhen a FinishPaintRemove paint, varnish or lacquerwith a paint-and-varnish remover. Swabthe wood with turpentine or mineral spiritsto remove any residue deposited by thepaint remover. WaxesScrub with mineral spirits and asoft removing any finish from smoothsurfaced lumber, sand before Unfinished Redwood is suitable for areas requiring minimumcleaning such as ceilings.

5 Woodmay darken with Natural appearance finish whichhighlights Redwood s Resin Sealers & Danish OilModerately durable finish withnatural lacquerFilm-forming finish forareas requiring Resin & PolyurethaneVarnishesClear protective Finishes ideal for areas requiring scrubbing andheavy FinishesSemitransparent or solid bodystains or paints available in avariety of and Clear CombinationsColor stain is applied first, then a protective clear overcoat is FinishesDescriptionUsesEffectApplication MaintenanceLight traffic areas, ceilings,walls, panels and trim notcleaned often. Do not use inkitchens, bathrooms or otherareas exposed to moisture and grease. All interiors uses exceptkitchens and bathrooms. All Interior uses exceptbathrooms.

6 Good for use onsaw-textured surfaces. Ceilings, walls, dividers, trim,anywhere that needs only drycleaning; not bathrooms,kitchens or other areas requir-ing Interior uses on surfacedredwood. Multiple coats good for kitchens and bathrooms. Any Interior use. Protect stainsfrom liquids, soiling or frequentcleaning by covering with aclear finish or satin sealer (see Stain and Clear Combinations ).Same as Pigmented Stains. Completely naturalappearance. Wood maydarken with soft luster to redwoodand touch-up smooth, easyand even. Applying wax overtwo coats of clear lacquermakes it easier to remove orpaint clear, flat penetratingsealers will darken appearance with someprotection from dirt. Although itforms a film, clear lacquer isn tglossy unless many coats areapplied.

7 Will darken flat, semi-gloss orglossy textures. Varnishes sealbetter than lacquers and with-stand hard scrubbing. Theydarken and deepen woodtonesand may show scratches. Available in many may be preferred topaints because they onlypartially obscure redwoodgrain and provides color tonedesired. Overcoats with a soft cloth,rubbing with wood grain. On saw-textured surface,apply with stiff coats, brushed by spraying (beware ofopen flames), or brush or two of wax overlacquer gives rich luster. Buffwith soft on two coats for most uses, up to six coats for kitchens and dry and sand lightlybetween , roll or spray. Morecoats mean deeper coloreffect. To emphasize grain ortexture, apply one coat stain,wipe surface before dry. Useoil-based primers whenpainting new as Pigmented Stains.

8 Protect from grease, dirt,liquids with one coat of wax,lacquer or varnish. A finish may be applied at alater time if with mild detergent, rinsewith damp cloth. Remove grimewith nonmetallic scouring appearance with newcoat of wax; wipe off with damp with soft cloth dampenedwith turpentine, mineral spirits,or water. See maintenancesuggestion under Wax for lacquer Finishes topped with with soapy water andsoft cloth. Or use turpentine or mineral spirits. Touch upscratches or nicks with tinted maintenance. Avoidheavy scrubbing that maysmudge maintenance instructionfor whatever finish is used asthe Association11/04405 Enfrente Drive, Suite 200 Novato, California 94949-7201 Telephone 415 382-0662 Fax 415 382-8531 Toll Free 888 our renewable resourc