09-05-2015, 06:01 AM
Cherry and other woods have a wonderful feel but dirt and oil from handling discolor the bare wood. Film finishes fill in the texture ruining the feel. Oil finishes are better but still change the surface.
I like Purpleheart because it has a nice feel but is dark enough to be visually dirt resistant and dies not absorb much oil. But the color is 'special' and it changes unpredictably with air, age and light.
So two questions;
1. What finish would protect Cherry from handling (not concerned about water or chemicals just now).
2. Looking for some way to manage the color of Purpleheart?
3. Ok a third question, can you say "will film finishes fill the feel of flimsy filigree?"
I like Purpleheart because it has a nice feel but is dark enough to be visually dirt resistant and dies not absorb much oil. But the color is 'special' and it changes unpredictably with air, age and light.
So two questions;
1. What finish would protect Cherry from handling (not concerned about water or chemicals just now).
2. Looking for some way to manage the color of Purpleheart?
3. Ok a third question, can you say "will film finishes fill the feel of flimsy filigree?"
The only durable outdoor finish is live bark.