How to Choose the Right Finish for Your Outdoor Woodworking Projects
Posted On July 22, 2015
If you’re building a project for the outdoors, then one of the things you’ll need to worry about is protecting them from the elements. This is why choosing the right finish for your outdoor project is so important. The following are a few tips for choosing finishes for outdoor woodworking projects:
- The first step is to make sure you’re using the right wood for your project. Wood suitable for outdoor projects includes white oak, Spanish cedar, cypress, teak and redwood, to name a few.
- Consider using outdoor oil finishes. These are not only easy to apply, but they look fantastic as well. Just remember that you’ll need to reapply them on a yearly basis.
- If you use a clear finish, such as spar varnish, be sure to keep an eye on it. Clear finishes tend to break down in direct sunlight, which means that if it begins fading, you’ll need to re-coat it right away.
- Another option is to use exterior-grade paint. It’s the most robust exterior finish that you can use. Just make sure you use a good exterior-rated primer as well.
Use these finishing tips and contact us at 816-753-6262 Schutte Lumber for more woodworking tips today.