Teifi varnishing advice

[Christine]

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[Liz and John]

Hi Christine,  
It's too cold at the moment.  We do a lot of varnishing on our classic boat.  It should say on the varnish tin what temperature you need but I would have thought 10 degrees.
Liz

[Jonathan R]

Hi Christine

You do not state what chemical type of Varnish you have or which company/ brand.

International Yacht Paints technical help desk is in Hedge End. They are very good and helpful.

I have just telephoned and spoken to a Martin on 01489 775062.

His advice is ' don't attempt any varnishing under 8 degrees C'.

For Polyurethane Varnishes I personally use 10 degrees C as mentioned else where.

Most UK paint companies have very good help lines. If you have the make and type you should be able to get more specific advise.

Jonathan

[Christine]

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[Andrew B]

The other thing, which no-one has mentioned is degree of humidity in the air, the air needs to be 'dry' or the varnish may 'bloom' - white or opaque  streaks ....as it only takes a few seconds to actually paint on the varnish now the hard work of the prep is done I think we all know what the safest option is...wait for Geoff to come back ..ha ha

[Geoff]

I'm back. I will have a look at Teffi tomorrow. The temperature is not a problem as shed is dry. It just takes a little longer to dry. We might have to put a thin coat on first. Geoff