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Since paint blocks UV rays better than a clear finish, your best bet is to apply a quality exterior primer, topped by a exterior latex or oil-based paint. For a natural-wood look, apply multiple coats of exterior spar varnish that contains added UV blockers.
5 Ways to Protect Outdoor Wood Furniture Paint. A coat of paint is the top way to protect your outdoor wood , and although you will lose that natural look, it may be worth it considering how much longer that wood will last. Seal. Don’t want to mess with your wood look? Varnish. Manage Exposure. Location, Location, Location.
Although stand alone waxes can be used on flooring, they’re not very durable and are prone to wear and staining from liquid spillages, far from ideal in kitchens and bathrooms. The only wax products we recommend for wooden floors are hard wax oil products. Wood oils are very popular and it’s not difficult to see why.
Since eucalyptus is commonly used for exterior items, such as doors and truck beds, a penetrating oil is a good choice for finishing. Liberally wipe the eucalyptus down with linseed oil , tung oil or Danish oil . Let the oil remain on the surface of the wood and then wipe it off again.
After the linseed oil has soaked into a surface, wipe away the excess oil and then buff the surface with a clean cloth. To reach a desired finish, several layers of linseed oil may need to be applied, with sufficient drying time between each coat. It is not recommended to use linseed oil on exterior and exposed woods .
Do not use any alternatives like vegetable oil or virgin coconut oil because it doesn’t work the same way and might damage the wood .
Raw linseed oil makes a great finish for wood products if applied in thin coats and given plenty of time to cure, but it can take 2-10 weeks to fully dry depending on the environment and the thickness of the application.
New, hardwood garden furniture is usually supplied pre-oiled and shouldn’t require staining . If a darker colour is required, the furniture should be allowed to weather for several months or wiped down with methylated spirit prior to applying an oil -based furniture stain .
Wood is especially susceptible to sun damage so treat regularly with coatings. Painting, staining and applying varnish will all build up a protective barrier that will reduce the amount of UV rays that permeate the wood , ultimately preventing cracking and splitting.