How to stain an outdoor potting bench to protect from weather?
by Molly
want to keep raw wood finish look!
If you want raw wood look - then no stain required - just put on a few coats of clear polyurethane!
Helmsman spar urethane or a marine grade varnish.
Paint on 2 or 3 coats of clear polyurethane! Be sure to allow each coat to dry completely before applying the next.