Re: ON TOPIC - Final Finishing

Aug 06, 2003 0 Replies

Using a paste wax is a bad idea for two reasons.



  1. It might stain the documents.

I've just completed a document bin 4'x3'6"x12" out of pine. The customer
> didn't want to spend the money on hardwood, but paid me $300 in labor to > build it. >
> I stained it a dark cherry and am ready to finally finish it. Would a paste
> wax finish work well, or should I poly it? Or would you have any other
> suggestions (I need a finish that will hold up to use in a busy office and
> that will not stain the documents that it will be holding.
>
> Tillius - leaning a little to the RIGHT of Rush!

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