Hi guys,
What do you apply to your finished wood structures to preserve the finish? In my case it will be a weathered finish.
Krylon clear flat
Flat or satin polyurethane. Several light coats, the first being somewhat dilute.
It seems to work well on my wooden boat, too.
Krylon actually has a UV resistant spray that is a flat finish
Clear exterior stains made for decks and siding. I like Lowe’s Olympic brand. No ideas what you Canucks have available to you.
-Brian
Nothing. I let 'em weather like an old barn. Any finish, the bond will fail. Meanwhile it’ll seal in moisture, and prevent the wood from drying out. An unpainted fence will last many times longer than a painted one. I apologize, I sing this song quite frequently…
Thank you, gentlemen!
Since these structures are intended for inside and outside, it seems prudent to
a) preserve that pre-weathered look (straight out of the box)
b) do it prior to installing windows etc.
c) apply a finish that is as flat and durable as possible
Time will tell and I’m sure customers will let me know if the stuff is up to “Standards” (or not).
PS Product chosen: Varathane Diamond Wood Finish Satin, (Maximum UV Protection/Longer Lasting/Water Clean up)