Jude1234 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 We have powder coated composite windows from Rational with clear varnish on the timber internally. The window sills (or boards as they may be called) are just normal timber not oak. Just wondering if I should gloss these to match the skirting/architrave or apply a clear varnish to be like the frames. What have other people done? I have always had white pvc frames and then white gloss window cills so struggling to picture which would look best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivienz Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 I'd probably stick with the varnish. Once you white gloss them, you'll need to repaint every few years as it turns through cream and yellows with age. White gloss looks lovely, IMO, but it's not a low mainenance approach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzie Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 +1 for varnish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudda Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Are they fitted yet? Best to seal them all around before fitting to avoid cupping and warping particularly for big or deep window boards. That goes for whatever method you choose. If you go varnish you can always white gloss in a year or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jude1234 Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Yes they are already fitted. Will go with varnish. Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzie Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 ive just used this on some internal oak veneer its quite nice and subtle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravelld Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Two suppliers I have spoken to have warned me away from internal timber finishes in that they are more difficult to rectify in the case of scratching (to be fair, we do have young kids and a several kickable prospective doors). Similarly, stains when someone spill something on the window board? Just thinking... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzie Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 That varnish is pretty bomb proof. I have solid oak window boards and they are oiled so protected from stains but not got any kids about the place though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 (edited) Instead of varnish consider Osmo hardwax oil. It's more like a varnish than an oil but its said to be easier to recoat or repair than varnish. Its intended for wood floors. May come in different colours but I've not checked. We used the standard version. Not as glossy as varnish. Edited October 24, 2018 by Temp 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jude1234 Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 I have some of the Osmo oil for my oak Doors and staircase so I could use for the window boards. Thanks for the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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