Cabot's Stain And Varnish Oil Based
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No experience. Good results
Stain And Varnish Oil BasedI have had no experience with staining and little painting experience. Advice and help from Bunnings Epsom was fabulous. Even went above and beyond to try and match an old stain color. Followed application instructions from the tin and the results were very good. I had no trouble with patchiness or streaks and the second coat went on well. The final result is even and exactly what I had expected.
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Some experience necessary before using this product
Stain And Varnish Oil BasedHi
I have just finished 7 pieces of bedroom furniture using Cabot's stain and varnish oil based for the first coat and finishing with Cabot's Clear oil based.
Over the years I have painted many pieces of furniture but found this to be the most difficult so get some experience before you take on a big job.
Firstly, stir, stir, stir as you go because it settles. I found that it is not an option to use the last bit of the can.
Leave at least 24 hours between coats.
You can thin a little with a few drops of turps
Have several plastic pots or conta
Terrible. Will not use it again.
Stain And Varnish Oil BasedI have a wooden kitchen table that is some 25 years old and over the years the stain has become patchy. I decided to clean it up. I bought paint stripper and removed the existing varnish coat (very successfully) and sanded back to the wood. The table was all set to be coated. I bought Cabots 2 in 1 as I thought it would be easier than having to stain and the varnish. I applied the first coat and it was a mess. The stain was blotchy leaving broad brush marks and a very uneven colour finish. I wish I had read the reviews before using this product. I will now have to re-strip the table and do it the "proper" way (that is stain first then varnish). Sigh...
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Hi Bern,
Thank you for taking the time to review Cabot's Interior Stain & Varnish Oil Based.
Terrible second coat
Stain And Varnish Oil BasedSame problem as Paul B on 6th Feb. Same brush as well. Stain separating out in small globules. The first coat went on brilliantly, the second coat 24 hours went off fast and is terrible. I will now have to do it again. I am doing this indoors at 22 degrees. Not happy
... Read moreHello there Alan B,
Thank you for reaching out to us at Cabot's Australia via Product Review.
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Terrible product.
Stain And Varnish Oil BasedApplied to wood veneer drawer fronts. Took ages to dry (days at 15-20°C), then the 3rd coat lifted the previous coats so I'm going to have to start again. Its doesn't go properly hard, what a terrible product. In this day and age, you'd think a better formulation was possible. Wouldn't recommend and I'll take it back. Wish I had read the other reviews first.
... Read moreHey Woodworm,
Thank you for reaching out to Cabot's via Product Review.
Very sorry to know of your unusual result with Oil Based Stain and Varnish.
Terrible finish
Stain And Varnish Oil BasedI wanted to stain newly made Pine furniture, Plantation Pine being traditionally hard to stain or dye due to uneven density, I decided to try a 2 in one product.
On application found the product doesn't flow evenly leaving the finish streaky, almost like the stain pigment separates from the varnish even if you brush it out, after a 24 hour dry time, I lightly sanded the product smooth with p240, removed the dust and gave it a good wipe down with a damp Turp soaked clean rag and let dry completely, thinking once the timber was sealed with the
Hi there Paul,
Thank you for taking the time to review Cabot's Stain & Varnish oil-based.
... Read moreVery sorry to hear that you are disappointed with the application and finished result. I was a little surprised to read it was the oil based Cabot's Stain & Varnish you were finding a little streaky and uneven in finish. Generally, a streaky uneven result is associated with a water based paint or stain coming off the brush a little short, due to much faster drying rates depending on air/surface temperature, surface texture and how heavy the brush might be loaded up at the time of application, along with the application itself. This type of short coating issue can often be resolved by keeping the brush nice and wet via a small clean bucket of mineral turps for oil coatings, or water for water based of course. It's also handy to have a wet clean cloth to dampen after wetting the bristles, if too saturated. Also interesting to note that you mention the pigment seemed to separate from the varnish, which is usually a result of not having stirred the product thoroughly enough to achieve a nice uniform coloured coating, but I would suggest you probably stirred the product thoroughly from the bottom of the can to the surface for a minute or so, depending on the size can you had purchased. We certainly wish to assist our Cabot's customers any chance we get and really appreciate your time in reviewing our products. If you would like to discuss this particular result further with us, please feel free to call on 1800 011 006 and quote your ticket number 406178 . Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7pm and Saturday 8:30am to 3pm AEST. Many thanks, Vinnie Team Cabot's
Bad product
Stain And Varnish Oil BasedI wish I'd read these reviews before using this product.
I used Stain and Varnish (cedar/oil based) it to varnish a window frame. Product came out much, much darker than I expected (ie than the display sample in Bunnings). I gave it two coats as directed on the instructions. It looks like brown paint.
It took days to strip back the old varnish and sand down the window frame, only for it to be ruined by this product.
I would definitely not recommend Stain and Varnish to anyone. It's too risky both from a cost point of view (buying a product that's nothing like the sample) and from a time point of view (hours wasted).
A difficult profuct to work with.
Stain And Varnish Oil BasedI found this profuct to be very difficult to get an even colour. I if there was any overlap the colour became darker. I had to work fast as the finish dried to a tacky consistency and that ment working at a faster pace than I wanted to. I made a blanket box from New Zealand pine and found the moulding or end grain was darker than the rest. Over all I would not choose this product again due to the above . Rob.
... Read moreHi Rob,
Thank you for taking the time to review the Cabot's Stain & Varnish oil base, we're sorry to hear that you're having problems using our product.
... Read moreI have raised a ticket on your behalf, if you could please give our Technical Team a call on 1800 011 006 and quote your ticket number "391585 ". We would like to discuss this further with you and ask a few extra questions in order to help you find a solution. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm AEST. Regards, Team Cabot's
Beware of this product.
Stain And Varnish Oil BasedBought Cabot's Stain & Varnish Oil Cedar for two counter tops in in the downstairs unit. Both wooden counter tops were new. Wish I had read the reviews first as they are both ruined. This product is impossible to spread without blotches and brush marks, it is far too thick. Also no matter how much you mix it in the tin the stain comes out in patches, which you have to try a mix with the brush on the surface. For the second coat I purchased a top of the range varnish brush which did help, but not enough to make it a success. I have varnished flo
... Read moreors professionally for years and have never used such a terrible product. If you plan on using the Cabot's Cabothane over the top, read the product review first as it also gets 2/5 stars. Emailed my complaint to Cabot's and never got a reply. In retrospect I would stain first then use a good quality clear varnish over the top, just not Cabot's.Hi Mark,
Thank you for taking the time to review the Cabot's Stain & Varnish Oil Base, we're sorry to hear that you're dissatisfied with our product.
... Read moreI have raised a ticket on your behalf, if you could please give our Technical Team a call on 1800 011 006 and quote your ticket number " 383851". We would like to discuss this further with you and ask a few extra questions in order to help you find a solution. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm AEST. Regards, Team Cabot'sFind out how Cabot's Stain And Varnish Oil Based compares to other Paints & Varnishes
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To be avoided IMHO..
Stain And Varnish Oil BasedBought this from Bunnings a couple of days ago. I live in a unit and had a new external door fitted. Bare timber. I gave it a light sand to smooth out any imperfections. Wiped it down thoroughly with a dry cloth so that there was no residual sanding dust on the surface. Applied one coat of Cabots, Australian Red Cedar, exactly as instructed on a sunny day with low humidity. 24 hours later the surface is still tacky and the finish is awful. I will give it another coat after the first coat dries and see if that improves it. A very poor product. Cannot recommend.
... Read moreHi Sam, Thank you for taking the time to review the Cabot's Interior Stain & Varnish Oil Base, we're sorry to hear that you're dissatisfied with our product.
I have raised a ticket on your behalf, i
... Read moref you could please give our Technical Team a call on 1800 011 006 and quote your ticket number "357307 ". We would like to discuss this further with you and ask a few extra questions in order to help you find a solution. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm AEST.
Very patchy ..stripped effect ..flat and shiny stripes
Stain And Varnish Oil Based3 coats ...light sanding in between with at least 8 hours drying time between coats.
I now have a striped walnut dining table.
Any tips how I can flatten the gloss without having to strip it back and start again with a different product.
Hello Lorraine,
Thanks for reaching out to us.
... Read moreFrom what you are describing with the flat and shiny stripes, it does seem that the can itself was not thoroughly mixed through prior to application. If not mixed through properly, you will find that the sheen level throughout the timber project will not be uniformed in finish, and the colour result may be patchy. I would suggest giving us a call on 1800 011 006, so we can ask you a few further questions to try and offer a simple solution for you. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST. Cheers - Team Cabot's
First time use - Outstanding results.
Stain And Varnish Oil BasedPresented with the job of doing a resto on our teak dining table I was unsure of what to use but ended up with the Cabot's Stain & Varnish in the gloss base (tinted to the Dark Mahogany color).
Following the instructions on the can to a tee, I did my prep thoroughly and started the recoating process. By the end of coat 2, I was starting to question my choice as I wasn't seeing the finish I expected, but still had the third coat to apply.
Well, the third coat made all the difference. Our table displays the beautiful teak grain through three co
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What a shocker of a product!
Stain And Varnish Oil BasedThis Cabots Stain and Varnish is an absolute horror show of a product. I will never ever use Cabots again. The Stain is almost like that Primary Paint you give to kids about 6 years old. Do not destroy your furniture with this product. After two coats it has a putty like finish that needs to be scraped off, not sanded because it just clogs up. And yes it was properly dried for 3 days before i removed it. If i lived near the Cabots Factory i'd throw the rest of it through their window.
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Poor product. Expensive, and waste of money
Stain And Varnish Oil BasedAbsolute garbage. Followed instructions to the letter.
End product was an uneven colour coverage looking terrible.
Sanded back as per instructions and applied second coat.
Still rubbish. Colour had no depth at all.
Ended up removing the whole lot and did it again using stain only then clear coat (using a different product)
Hi there John,
Thanks for you review, sorry to hear that you are disappointed with the colour results.
... Read moreEven though you have already moved on with another product - we would still like to discuss this further with you, including to make sure that the product was tinted correctly. Could you please give us a call on 1800 011 006 and quote your ticket number 280469. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm AEST. Thanks - Team Cabot's
Perfect for my project!
Stain And Varnish Oil BasedI made a large picture frame and used the walnut gloss and could not be more satisfied! I applied it with a rag and it is perfect. I have had many compliments.
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Is cabots oil based stain & varnish safe to use on children's furniture or wooden toys?
No I think something more natural an no oil be best !
Hello Jaimie,
Thank you for reaching out via Product Review with your enquiry.
We do not recommend any of our products be used to coat cots and toys, as they are not safe to ingest in any way (e.g., a small child putting a painted toy in their mouth).
If you have any questions about this or any other future Cabot's projects, please feel free to give us a call on 1800 011 006.
Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 7:00 pm, and Saturday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm AEST.
For far more immediate professional woodcare advice, please join our Cabot's Project Assistant service via the Cabot's website 24/7 - www.cabots.com.au
Kind Regards,
Stevie - Team Cabot's
Hi there
We’ve just stained our deck with oil bases stain red rātā - looking for reddish tinge however, first coat looked great but instructions said 2 coats. Now it’s dried really red - I assume we can’t do anything and will lighten over time? Otherwise will have to sand and re stain?
Hello Adam and Angela,
Thank you for reaching out via Product Review with your inquiry, and sorry to hear that you are unhappy with the results of our Deck and Exterior Stain.
When using this product, two coats is needed in order to build up the UV resistance and durability. That is why we always recommend testing a sample of your chosen colour on an offcut or hidden area by 2 coats, to be sure you are happy with the colour before committing to the whole expanse.
In your situation, you can apply a third coat of stain in another colour to make the deck less red, however, please bear in mind the more coats you apply, the more opaque the finish.
Alternatively, you can sand the deck back and restain it in a colour you prefer
If you have any questions about this or any other future Cabot's projects, please feel free to give us a call on 1800 011 006.
Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 7:00 pm, and Saturday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm AEST.
For far more immediate professional woodcare advice, please join our Cabot's Project Assistant service via the Cabot's website 24/7 - www.cabots.com.au
Kind Regards,
Stevie - Team Cabot's
Hi, I’ve just used a tin of cabots danish oil on a pine plywood wardrobe. It’s been over a week and the smell is still overwhelming.
Any tips on how to cure it faster?
Hey Chan,
Thank you for reaching out to us via Product Review.
Our Danish Oil is an oil-based coating that requires at least 8 hours to dry in optimal conditions (25C and 50% humidity) We discourage use of this product if the temperature is below 10°C, as the drying process will completely stop.
Because of the chilly winter weather we are currently experiencing, We would suggest bringing your project inside and possibly bringing the temperature up to approximately 25 degrees. This will help it to cure faster.
If you have any questions for this or any other future Cabot's projects, please feel free to give us a call on 1800 011 006.
Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm AEST.
For far more immediate professional woodcare advice, please join our Cabot's Project Assistant service via the Cabot's website 24/7 - www.cabots.com.au
Kind Regards,
Stevie - Team Cabot's
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Hello there Patricia,
... Read moreAlways great to know of various timber project results and how the specific finishes were achieved. The water or oil based stains/clear coats associated can be tricky at times but generally, if the product label instructions are adhered to, the timber surface type and condition are prepared accordingly, the results are usually very long lasting and satisfying. Thank you again for your detailed process in the application. If you have any questions about this or any other future Cabot's projects, please feel free to give us a call on 1800 011 006. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3:00pm AEST. For far more immediate professional woodcare advice, please join our Cabot's Project Assistant service via the Cabot's website 24/7 - www.cabots.com.au Kind Regards, Vinnie Team Cabot'sThank you for your time in reviewing the Cabot’s Stain & Varnish oil-based.