outdoor wood bench finishes
Concerning the finish, i assumed the bench was going to be exposed to sun and rain all year round, in which case, no finish will hold up for more than a few years because there won’t be a way to keep water from getting underneath and causing the finish (or paint) to peel. you can’t caulk a bench like you do the framing around windows.. Having grown up in colorado, i know there’s one aspect of outdoor wood protection that is commonly overlooked; high-altitude uv. it is a real battle to find a finish that stands up to the uv levels above 4500 ft altitude. it will be interesting to see the affects of uv on the finish on your lovely table and benches as each year passes.. The best finish for outdoor furniture. wood or metal outdoor furniture requires a protective finish to prevent damage from moisture and ultraviolet light, or uv. the best finishes effectively.
outdoor wood bench finishes
In the article torture test for outdoor finishes (fww, issue 205), one of the best finishes was the combination of a penetrating epoxy sealer under epifanes marine varnish.originally demonstrated by sean clarke in fww issue 179, on a recent trip to see sean in columbus, ohio, he took me to see a church door that he had used this finish on three years earlier.. Sand the entire bench with 220 grit sandpaper to make the surface smooth and prepare it for an even coat of new finish. consider using a wood sealant to make the bench absorb the finish evenly..
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