Hi,
I am fitting new Redwood skirting, which as expected has the odd knot here and there :-
A) Is it advisable to apply "knotting" liquid if I am to stain the wood with Mahogany Sikkens ?
B) Will there be any patchy discouluorment or other problems if I apply the Sikkens to the wood?
Many Thanks.
Rick.
AFAIUI, you don't need knotting solution if you are staining - only if painting. I certainly imagine that if you did use it you would be able to see the patches quite noticeably. I'm not 100% so I'd wait for others before starting work!
Looks like it's a nono for their HLS stain, phone em up to check if you like:
Try a sample on the back, and try the final number of coats, as each coat makes the wood darker.
See also:
cheers, Pete.
Knotting is to stop resin bleeding through paint - if you're not painting you don't really need it.
There would - it would prevent absorption of stain into the surface.
Many Thanks Chaps !
Regards
Rick
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