adirondack chair

I personaly really like the contrasting colors on this chair. Be sure to seal it up well. I have had some bad experiences with pine outdoors. I haven’t had much luck. Hopefully yours holds up better than my experiences did….lol

Going back to the color combination I can’t help but wonder what cedar and cypress would do on a project like this. My wife wants a set for our back patio….. I think you may have inspired me….lol

Thanks for sharing!

-- Dan ~ Texarkana, Tx.

Dan is correct. Use a good sealer. A lot of folks use poly, but that rarely works well for very long. I use deck stain/sealer. It works wonders on this type of outdoor furniture. And, in a few years, just spray/paint a new coat on just like a deck. Our favorite color is a very (almost blackish) dark green, that blends in really well with the outdoors. I love this stuff on outdoor furniture. Made lots of chairs and tables, hexagon picnic tables for family, etc with really great success.

And I agree that Adirondack are too low, at least for me. I once stumbled upon a website or plans that had a higher seat but can’t find it again.

Nice job on your project.

I think the pine with a good sealer, here in this dry climate that i live in will do o.k. it is going on a front porch that will get very little rain I am more afraid of what the sun will do to these.

I think this is a nice looking chair. The light colored pine against the dark paint really adds class to the piece. Good job.

Maveric777>> The cypress & cedar combo look great together. Working on a swing using the two together. I will post the results as soon as it is complete.