Different finishes that hold up outside on pine?
#1
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Different finishes that hold up outside on pine?
I am looking at building a few benches. I have set of great and easy to make plans. I am going to paint the legs and they will be made from pressure treated lumber due to contact with the ground.
I would like to use regular pine 2x4's for the seat and back but want to stain them.
What suggestions do you all have for coating the stained wood for exterior use. I am thinking that just a polyurethane would be fine but wanted to get some other opinions.
Thanks
I would like to use regular pine 2x4's for the seat and back but want to stain them.
What suggestions do you all have for coating the stained wood for exterior use. I am thinking that just a polyurethane would be fine but wanted to get some other opinions.
Thanks
#2
Do you see people polyurethaning houses? Or decks? No... and why not? Because it would be a refinishing NIGHTMARE every year. It rains outside... so you need a finish that resists moisture and UV, and that won't crack or blister when the wood takes on moisture from the air or actually gets wet.
Your best bet would be products that are used on decks and or fences. Usually this will be some type of stain, and it will need reapplication frequently due to being outside.
Your best bet would be products that are used on decks and or fences. Usually this will be some type of stain, and it will need reapplication frequently due to being outside.
#4
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I agree, the entire bench should be made of PT pine, cedar, redwood or cypress. Untreated pine, spruce, poplar, etc. will not hold up long term when exposed to the elements no matter what type of finish you apply.
#5
I am going to paint the legs and they will be made from pressure treated lumber
Best bet is to use regular pine or cedar with appropriate exterior paint or stains and bring the items inside during the off season!
#6
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You can paint PT wood as long as you give it sufficient time to dry out from the PT process but any paint applied on a flat surface like a deck, bench or picnic table won't have a long life. Stains are short lived also but there is a lot less prep needed to recoat them.
#7
You can paint PT wood as long as you give it sufficient time to dry out from the PT process
#9
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No way would I use untreated pine outside - either PT or cedar or skip the wood and use composite as if I was building a deck.
#11
No way would I use untreated pine outside
They go in every winter but they are holding up well so it's not a guaranteed disaster!