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I bought an inexpensive outdoor table. No idea what kind of wood it is. It's high quality junk. What can I use on it. Was thinking of Teak Oil, Marine Varnish... What's a good protector? Thanks
Understood sealing vs coating. Also..this would be my pick for ease of application. I do not mind re-applying.I'm no expert here, but my limited experience says use something that penetrates into the wood, not something that is a coating. Yes you will have to re-apply something that penetrates, but something that is a coating will begin to peel then you have to deal with that before you re-apply.
Of the two you listed, I would use Teak Oil.
This would be my choice, also.If you don't mind colir, use an exterior paint OR Cabinet grade paint—which typically has some epoxy in it.
Much more maintenance free.
I agree with John. We live less than an hour from Penn Yan, NY which has a large Amish community. After having many sets of deck furniture age and look like crap over the years, we went with an Amish resin set. Going on year 4 and it looks as good as new. It is extremely well made and heavy. I don't have to worry about it going anywhere when the wind picks up.I know this is not what you want to hear but for future purchases and maybe for others, there is an answer to today's outdoor furniture problems and Maintenace and wear and tear. That is Amish poly composite materials. These products are the best craftsmanship products around. They withstand all weather conditions, do not fade, and do not need finishing. Wash off with water and soap. can be stored outdoors all year long. My brother has many sets of this type furniture scattered around his house and they look as good today as they were a few years ago when he bought them. yes they are more expensive and they are heavy but as the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. here are some examples of what is made and all the colors to choose from. By the way the colors are through and through. I highly recommend. Material has a wood grain look. Very stylish.
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It's low end wood or I'd put a lot of effort into getting a really nice protective finish.This would be my choice, also.
I grew up working in my dad's sailboat biz, and you have to constantly reapply teak oil and other similar products. Also, they don't really protect from sun damage as well as an epoxy based paint.
It all depends on what kind of look you want, what kind of surface you want, and how much maintenance you're willing to do over time.
I used a Penofin Penetrating Oil on a cedar fence years ago (decades) and was very happy with it. Like you said Mike, periodic re-application is necessary but not diffucult.I tried countless things to put on the outdoor things I have built over the years....the conclusion is that there really is no great solution. I tried spar varnish, multiple outdoor poly's, and outdoor varnish with various twists. None were great, they required a re finish in three years or so after they cracked and were a pain to get off, involving stripper. About 5 years ago, I began to use sapele, which has good outdoor properties, and far less expensive and much better availability than IPE. To finish, I simply brush on a coat or two (I am still experimenting, not sure a second coat gains anything) of Penofin Penetrating Oil. It really pops the grain and is good for about a year or two. I am not a fan of redoing the finish yearly or bi yearly, but this is easy and the alternatives are much more trouble. It appears to work well on pretty much any woods, and a refinish involves a quick 220 sand down, brush on, let it sit in the shop, and put back outside.
I do not consider myself an expert by any means, but I tried various "permanent" finishes for 30 years, and finally came upon this.
Just my .02, but has worked for me so far....
Loved the game. She put on a passing clinic.I used a Penofin Penetrating Oil on a cedar fence years ago (decades) and was very happy with it. Like you said Mike, periodic re-application is necessary but not diffucult.
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