Want to use this outside as a potting bench
What should I do - short of refinishing the entire piece - to prolong its life?
I'm planning on putting it up on some waste block so the base doesn't sit in pooled water.
Thank you very much. This is a terrific group!
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Pat S on Jun 17, 2014I would use at least a couple of coats of poly from top to bottom... great piece!Helpful Reply
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Debbie Evert on Jun 17, 2014absolutely!Helpful Reply
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Cherylie on Jun 21, 2014Do I need to sand it all down first? I think it was painted over some sort of varnish finish, because the insides of the drawers have a shiny finish.Helpful Reply
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Mes726852 on Oct 27, 2014Spar varnish could be the answer. Try at least three coats. I used it on my antique piece that I used for a kitchen island. Water was ruining the wood top. Now I can wash the top of my island without the water or cleaning product soaking into the wood. I use two brands. Midway and Cabot. I plan on using the spar varnish on a table that I want to put on my front porch.Helpful Reply
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Juanita on Nov 11, 2014We have a mahogany front door & use Marine Urethane to finish it. It is apparently what they use on wood parts of boats. We have to put a fresh coat on it every couple of years or so, but it works well.Helpful Reply
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Laurie Brennan on Mar 30, 2015I think for an outdoor piece it might even help to paint the wood on the bottom of the feet with an outdoor grade poly. This way the outdoor moisture won't "wick" up through the legs. Hopefully that would prolong the life of your piece.1 marked as helpful Reply
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