Picked up a Sequoia, restoration time

[Josh Dekubber]

The wood is redwood. The black around the nails is the tannins reacting with the steel nails. You/they should of used SS fasteners so you don't get that bleeding effect.

I like it though I think it adds character

 

[Eric-NH]

I like it though I think it adds character

I agree, I like the look

 

[Mike - LA]

Always good to put a coat of oil based sanding sealer on before finish coats to raise the grain for 220 sanding and seal the wood so your topcoat builds.

 

[Eric-NH]

Always good to put a coat of oil based sanding sealer on before finish coats to raise the grain for 220 sanding and seal the wood so your topcoat builds.

I'm totally new to this type of woodwork, can you explain that a little more? Does it go on after sanding and before the urethane?

 

[Mike - LA]

I'm totally new to this type of woodwork, can you explain that a little more? Does it go on after sanding and before the urethane?

Yes based on what you’re doing, before the urethane. It’s going to seal the wood and raise the grain giving a rough feel that you would use 220 grit sandpaper and will be very smooth after sanding to tack off the dust. The sanding sealer is sealing the wood to keep your urethane from absorbing multiple coats before building a finish and the sealer gives a better looking more durable finish. If you were staining the wood you would apply the sealer immediately after the stain and before the urethane or varnish. I was a painter many years ago and most people don’t know about or use sanding sealer in the process but it makes a huge difference.