What protective coat would be best for outdoor use?
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Z on Jun 10, 2014Here's an article that might help you out. It does mention Spar Varnish, which was my first thought. http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/resource/FinishingTechniques/OutdoorProjects/Helpful Reply
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Lavende on Jun 10, 2014I don't have a strong opinion one way or the other...but must complement you on your work- this is beautiful!Helpful Reply
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Sandra K Gibson on Jun 10, 2014Marine,yacht varnishHelpful Reply
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Pam Perkins Zirbel on Jun 11, 2014@Jill B ....soooo awesome!!! YOU painted these? I am IN LOVE with them all...LOVE the Gas one in the garden!!! Oh how I would be the envy of this stinken neighborhood!! LOL Probably make the paper!!! {yea, super small town where EVERYONE knows eveyrones' business!!] So yea, hope you get a good answer as I would love to know also, what the BEST outdoor sealer would be !!!Helpful Reply
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Silver Geras on Jun 11, 2014Clear acrylic urethane in satin works great.Helpful Reply
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Susan-Amber Springer on Jun 11, 2014I saw the spar varnish comment and want to put in my 2 cents worth. I've used spar varnish a couple of times on outside wood and found that multiple coats can be tricky. Sometimes the weather causes a milky film, sometimes insufficient sanding inbetween coats does it...best to really research with the varnish company. (My personal fave is Minwax but your mileage may vary.)Helpful Reply
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Michelle Wigman Nason on Jun 11, 2014Jill did you paint those. They are awesome and what a great thing to repurpose. I just love love the clock above the fireplace and also the table top. Super job. What paint did you use to do them with.Helpful Reply
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Kelly S on Jun 11, 2014Instead of spar varnish I use marine grade urethane, It doesn't yellow or give items an amber tint after a year or so outside.Helpful Reply
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Vicki K on Jun 13, 2014Marine Spar Varnish is the best outside sealer. But it will yellow over the years.Helpful Reply
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Annie Doherty on Jul 10, 2016What wonderful signs these are thank you for sharing. Yacht Varnish may be best, it is I would say almost indestructible and will withstand anything that the weather throughs at them. I love these thank you.Helpful Reply
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