• Because I'm an idiot I specced a bare spruce ceiling + beams in our kitchen extension. This means I have to paint it with intumescent varnish which is a total pain in the ass and also doesn't improve the wood visually. The manufacturer have told me I can use a water based varnish during the process to improve the finish. Osmo top oil is sort of what my mind jumped to, but obviously that's oil based. What can I use that's water based, not horrifically expensive, and will do what top oil would?

  • I would second the recent recommendation elsewhere for Wood Finishes Direct and their customer service team who should be able to advise you.

    I think they like Mann's products, and I've used Mann's varnish and stains before with good results.

  • That's a great tip, looks like they have almost everything in existence so I'll call them tomorrow

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