As most people already know, we have one of the largest
selections of Old Growth California Redwood Slabs available. If you are looking
to make a Dining Table, we should be your first stop. We have such a huge
inventory of slabs that we do not list all of them online. If you don't see exactly
what you're looking for, be sure to give us a call and we will find it for you.
Once you have your slab picked out, it becomes a matter of
finishing. You can have us do it all, we can provide you with some of the best
finishing services available. You can also choose to finish it yourself. The
first order of business though, will be to dry it a bit. The drier the wood, the better your finished product will be. Your best option is to have it Kiln Dried. If that is not an option, then put it in
the garage with a fan on it to help speed the process along. This might take a
few months or even years. But if you are going to put a hard finish on it, it will need to be
dried thoroughly first. If not fully dry, it will effect your finish over time. Your end result is a piece of fine furniture, and should be treated as such.
If you are going to put an oil finish on it, the slab doesn't
need to be quite so dry since the moisture will still be able to escape. There
are some options using oil. One option is a Danish Oil. We use clear, natural
oil. But you can get oil in different shades as well. The next option is a Tung
Oil. It will give your table a nice luster, as well as some protection. Another
great product is Odie's Oil. It claims
to give you 20 times the coverage too. They also make a wax to apply over your
finish for some added protection for your finish.
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| Odie's Oil Finish |
No matter which oil finishing option you choose, there will
be some occasional maintenance. Over time, you will need to re-apply more
finish to keep that attractive luster going.
If you decide to go with a harder
finish there are several options. You can go with a Wipe-On Poly, Minwax makes
some good ones. If you have spray equipment, you can bump up to something
called Conversion Varnish. It is a two part HVLP (High Volume, Low Pressure)
spray, but you will need a sprayer to apply it. You can also choose to go for
the more industrial liquid polymer option, Evirotex Lite.
Envirotex Lite is a water clear
reactive polymer compound. It cures to a thick, glossy coating in about 8 hours
at 70°F, and reaches full strength and toughness in about 48 hours. This
durable, resilient material requires no polishing to produce a high gloss. One
coat is all that is usually required for a deep, attractive finish. However,
two or more coats may be applied one over the other by simply wiping the
surface with a clean cloth and alcohol prior to re-coating.
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| Envirotex Lite Finish |
No matter which option you use,
you can be assured of a beautiful finished product that will last a lifetime.
When you are ready to get started.
take a look at our website, or just give us a call at (707) 826-9663.
