I would like to use PC-Petrifier on spalted maple using a vacuum system. Will the wood be clear or white?
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When put on wood, the PC Petrifier "wets" it so it looks darker. When dry it lightens up. Might have a little residual white to it, but its nothing at all like white paint.
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I haven't installed this yet. It is hardwood not sure on I would. If I had to guess I would say poplar or maple
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I have used GOddards on light oak and maple as well as the dark woods I have. It works beautifully on all woods.
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It depends on the finish. If they're finished with a thick, glossy polyurethane spar varnish, you're basically cleaning plastic, so this might be okay if you make it dilute enough. If it has a rubbed oil finish, a degreaser will strip the finish. If the finish has become too degraded, you might need to strip it, but using a water-based degreaser will raise the wood grain, which is not desirable. You'd be better off cleaning with lemon oil and then applying a finishing oil. In any case, your best course is to follow the manufacturer's care instructions.
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I used this for my wood flooring,Brazilian cherry wood. I used a diluted solution, 5 parts water to 1 part Trewax,the wood came out beautiful.
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If the wood you are painting is dark, by all means, put on a top coat. A lot depends on whether you want the wood to look white washed, and how white you want it to be. GOD Bless YOU! Jan B
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White wood is usually poplar, birch or basswood. I think the nut and bridge are plastic. It sounds really great though.
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The spackling stuff seems to be more white than my white walls, but not extremely noticeable. Worked great though. I'm not sure if I understand what you mean by "take paint"
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An interesting idea! But I doubt it will work because the petrifier is not a glue. Rather it is a soak-in resin that stiffens rotted wood but will not bind loose pieces of remaining wood together. I have had the best luck with applying TWO soaking coats of the product and then using an adhesive filler to build up the mass to the desired dimension. Another successful technique is to apply the coats of petrifier and seal the exposed wood with Liquid Nails - it doesn't build back the wood profile, but it does protect quite well from further wearing and rot.
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Upon opening the can, you will see a thick white liquid. It paints onto wood as a thin milky layer, then clears up to a thin waxy layer. After drying, one can see no more white and can see the wood colors and grains. It darkens the wood at the end of a log just a little but just as if you had put clear lacquer or polyurethane. You might say it enriches the end grain if a log. It doesn't affect the underlying wood deeply, only at the surface.
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I've used it on redwood for an indoor application and it worked fine. However, that was about 40 years ago. Today, I would use a "white" wood glue. No mixing and shorter cure times.
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My grout is white. I had tiles placed as close together as possible. Don't know about sealer.
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It's not white, more like amber before using. It turns clear when it is used and cooled.Hope this help you.Aloha, Calvin
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Mine is finished, very well with a sealer that water etc has not penetrated as I use it in my kitchen. I believe "Plain" would mean there are no brands such as the winery it is from. Mine is just a finished wood barrel top. I love it and if I had room, I would purchase another.
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I'm not the mfr., but it's a very mild cleaner, so I can't see why not. If you've got areas where the finish is missing, I suppose it could darken those areas. Honestly, for a maple fretboard, I usually just use a damp rag.
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It doesn't matter the manufacturer or type of wood, as long as the wood is uncoated this sealer will be absorbed shallowly into the wood grain and keep moisture and flavors out. I've used it on maple, oak, hickory and pine with great results. This is not varnish, it's a food safe temporary shield against everyday cooking hazards for wood. One bottle will last more than a year (probably three) for just one cutting board. I am not a professional, just a hobbyist with lots of family that likes to barbeque and cook.
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Actually, I just applied Preserva Wood, a semi-transparent, oil-based stain, using the sprayer, and it worked fine (mine was "Redwood" color, it it matters). Everything worked well, although I did spend a while cleaning the sprayer afterwards to make sure I got all the stain out, so that it would get gunky inside.