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FINISH FOR OAK FOR OUTDOOR FURNITURE

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FINISH FOR OAK FOR OUTDOOR FURNITURE

I have an outdoor bench with oak seat boards that need a good finish for the outdoor environment. I had finished them with 3 coats of Minwax Indoor/Outdoor Helmsman Spar Urethane. This lasted just about 1 year before it starting flaking. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
 
#2 ·
I'm going to use General Finishes Outdoor Oil on the porch glider (white oak) I'm building. It has good reviews from what I can tell and seems easier to apply than a marine finish.
 
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For outdoor exposure, I've had great reuslts with marine spar varnish. I used Minwax, but there are other brands as well. Although I felt like I needed three coats, once it's applied and dries properly, it's a tough finish, and resists damage from water and UV. Hope it helps.
 
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I prefer a finish that penetrates and is easy to renew. A three part finish of equal parts of tung oil, turpentine, and polyurethane works for me. Keep it thin and adding turpentine will not hurt it. You can add as many coats as you like to build up the shine you like. To refinish sand and recoat.
 
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