Asked on Jun 17, 2014
Want to use this outside as a potting bench
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Cherylie
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This is a hulking beast of a sideboard made 50 or so years ago. I have an eave overhang just large enough to cover it, but it will still be exposed to driving rain and snow.
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!
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!
Sideboard from 1960s.
6 answers
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I would use at least a couple of coats of poly from top to bottom... great piece!
Pat S
on Jun 17, 2014
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absolutely!
Debbie Evert
on Jun 17, 2014
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Do 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.
Cherylie
on Jun 21, 2014
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Spar 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.
Mes726852
on Oct 27, 2014
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We 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.
Juanita
on Nov 11, 2014
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I 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.
Laurie Brennan
on Mar 30, 2015
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