We had the opportunity to work on a extremely special project this summer. We built this rustic reclaimed barn wood king size bed for a lovely couple in the Lafayette, Louisiana area. The wood used to build this reclaimed barn wood bed was sourced locally from demoed homes and barns in Acadiana. We actually demo these homes and barns and reuse the wood in many of our projects. The bed was a mixture of reclaimed pine and reclaimed cypress giving it the color contrast you see. We also used 4x6 heart pine legs to give the bed a bulky look. To finish the bed we lightly sanded with LotFancy Sandpaper 5-Inch 8-Hole 150 Grit Dustless Hook-and-Loop Sanding Disc Sander Paper, Pack of 100(We try to plan ahead for projects and buy items ahead of time, typically we can get sandpaper and all our finishes at a cheaper price online giving us a better bottom line, every dollar counts in the woodworking business!!.) Next we apply a coat of Watco 65951 Danish Oil Wood Finish, Pint, Medium Walnut using 36 Pack of Single X Thick Paint and Chip Paint Brushes for Paint, Stains, Varnishes, Glues, Acrylics and Gesso. (2 inch). Let the Watsco dry 24 to 48 hours, if not when you apply the wax it will leave a sticky feel to the wood. Once the Watsco drys apply a coat of Harrell's Wax: Khaki 225 Gram Canwith a brush or rag, let dry for 15 mins and buff off with a 7" Bench Brush Shop Brush, Dust Brush for Car or Home or Workshop. Once a year you can apply the Harrells wax if you see that the finish is getting dull. If you have any question please comment below.
First picture is the Cypress King Size bed finished. Second is a picture after the Watco 65951 Danish Oil Wood Finish, Pint, Medium Walnut was applied. ( It applies dark but will dry to a lighter color.) Third picture is the sanded bed before applying the Watco Medium Walnut.