Just completed the bright work on this 36′ Pearson. Deks Olji D1 and D2 oil varnish was used. Six coats were applied producing great depth and rich color! The varnish works great it’s very forgiving and does not peel or crack over time just wares off. Maintenance down the line is limited to cleaning withContinue reading “36′ Pearson Bright Work”
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Update on classic Pearson 30′
I’ve just applied the fifth and sixth coat of Deks Olji D2 oil varnish to this beautiful classic sloop. The varnish creates great depth and lasting beauty! This varnish won’t peel or crack it just wears off over time. A good cleaning and then recoat is all that is required to bring back this rich,Continue reading “Update on classic Pearson 30′”
Beautiful Teak Work on Old Pearson 30′
Just want to show this old Pierson’s teak work. I just appled the second coat of Deks Olji D2 oil varnish four more to go! What a great system! Give Swab, Inc. a call for a teak/bright work consultation. The varnish I use is a non film forming oil varnish a oil is applied firstContinue reading “Beautiful Teak Work on Old Pearson 30′”
Varnished a 48′ Ketch
This is the first varnish job of the year for Swab,Inc. The varnish was in good shape just needed minor preparation. I applied six coats af All Grip varnish to make a total of eight coats. I also cleaned a aft hatch with Deks Olji cleaner and applied D1 oil. Very nice product toContinue reading “Varnished a 48′ Ketch”
Swab, Inc. has Transitioned 100% to the Marine Industry
To All It May Concern, I just wanted to post to everyone listening that I have decided to transition out of the home painting business. I will be focusing on marine work particualy bright work and teak refinishing. In addition, Swab, Inc. will offer consultation services regarding the use of these great linseed oil productsContinue reading “Swab, Inc. has Transitioned 100% to the Marine Industry”
New Oil Varnish Testing
About three months age I found a oil varnish that was very similar in process and application to the Linseed oil varnish I was accustomed to using. To date the pieces that I’ve tested on our boat look great with no deterioration! The look is beautiful and rich with a very nice shine. Recently IContinue reading “New Oil Varnish Testing”
Porch Railing Oil Varnished
I’m experimenting with Deks Olje a oil varnish to our pressure treated porch railing. The front of our house is a western exposure in Washington, D.C., very bright! The system is identical to my linseed oil system also a oil varnish. The best attribute of a oil varnish is that it won’t peel or crack.Continue reading “Porch Railing Oil Varnished”
Sailboat Teak Floor Panels Oil Varnished
I’m experimenting with Deks Olje a oil varnish on our 1981 O’Day sailboat teak floor panels. I used the whole Deks Olje system starting with the cleaner then the D.1 and ending with the D.2 the oil varnish. The panels were in pretty good shape they just needed a few repairs, cleaning and varnishing. IContinue reading “Sailboat Teak Floor Panels Oil Varnished”
Table Restorations
I received this old side table to be restored and refinished. It was in pieces needing new connecting doweling pegs to be able to put it back together. The finish was very dull and dirty. After cleaning all the pieces I proceeded to put it back together. The patina that came through after cleaning wasContinue reading “Table Restorations”
Replaced old basement door
I recently replaced the old row house basement door. The brick opening had to be redone. The installation went well. Soon as the tempurarure goes up I’ll paint using linseed oil paint. This is a good example of how Swab, Inc. can improve your home.
M. Luebstorff 