Little free library project waterproofing
#1
03-06-17, 03:17 PM
Little free library project waterproofing
I'm making a little free library. Essentially a corner cabinet that I'm converting and setting on a post outside. It's an old cabinet with a hardwood front, stained, and the back of it is made of planks of wood, perhaps a 1X4 of some unknown material.
I intend to fill in all the cracks, etc, with silicone. How do I best weather/waterproof the cabinet. I'm going to put a tin roof to protect it.
https://littlefreelibrary.org/
I intend to fill in all the cracks, etc, with silicone. How do I best weather/waterproof the cabinet. I'm going to put a tin roof to protect it.
https://littlefreelibrary.org/
Last edited by PJmax; 03-06-17 at 04:41 PM. Reason: added pic from link
#2
03-06-17, 03:24 PM
The door will need flashing or roof overhang to keep the rain out. Any weatherstripping on the door frame? The stain will need a spar urethane to protect it from the weather [may need to be coated yearly] Forget the silicone caulk! you want a caulk that is paintable.
#3
03-07-17, 10:44 AM
weather stripping
I hadn't thought about the door, good tip.
You mentioned having something that is paintable, what do you suggest for paint? Varnish, perhaps?
You mentioned having something that is paintable, what do you suggest for paint? Varnish, perhaps?
#6
03-14-17, 05:36 PM
You can do it
Tightcoat-
I'm the world's worst carpenter, but I can paint. Look around town at your antique stores - you might find a suitable cabinet like I did. I didn't even expect to find anything, and in the first store I went to, I found 3 suitable cabinets. All I need to do is a little repair, and then finish it.
Try it, you can do it.
Carl
I'm the world's worst carpenter, but I can paint. Look around town at your antique stores - you might find a suitable cabinet like I did. I didn't even expect to find anything, and in the first store I went to, I found 3 suitable cabinets. All I need to do is a little repair, and then finish it.
Try it, you can do it.
Carl
