Asked on May 03, 2015
How to make this table "weather proof" to use on our deck?
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Beth
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I have this rafia wrapped table base that I would love to use on our deck. Does anyone have any suggestions on what could be used to weather seal it?
6 answers
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Fid out what s used n wooden boats and use that
Leslie
on May 03, 2015
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@Beth I would suggest an outdoor polyurethane - several coats. I would also suggest bringing it in during the winter as the can be as harsh in your area as mine. You may have to recoat every year or two. Very lovely table btw.
Gail Salminen
on May 03, 2015
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I would try a brush on marine varnish, it dries clear. My ex and I used this on our 25' wooden ocean boat. It worked great, I asume it would keep the table from the elements as well.
KathyBH
on May 03, 2015
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Thank you Kathy! That was my main concern; I needed something that would dry clear and I wasn't sure if marine varnish would. I considered polyurethane but wan't sure that it would withstand the elements.
Beth
on May 04, 2015
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Okay, one more question...Do you think I dare try the same marine varnish technique on the chairs as well? They have some cushioning in the seats but if marine varnish hardens like I think it will, I could put outdoor cushions over them. They are wood frame and a woven type of what I would call imitation raffia, kind of a coated thin rope, definitely not fabric.
Beth
on May 04, 2015
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Hi I agree with KathBH I have used it myself on thin mdf pieces outside art and four years later they are just great. Cheers
Meri
on May 04, 2015
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