Hard lesson:- outdoor finishes.

I just learnt a few lessons about outdoor timber finishes.
6 months ago I thought I would be smart and refinish my outdoor furniture with an protective seal instead of oiling as I had done previously.

Being the lazy bugger that I am I then let weather too far before I got around to it. I hit it with Oxalic acid and a water blaster but the remaining sealed bits made the thing look like.. well you know.
Ended up having to hit it with the belt sander with 40 grit ( belt sander is my least favourate hand tool - rough as guts) then down to 320 before 2 coats of oil.
So the lessons were:-
1. Dont use plastic like seals on your furniture or deck.
2. Dont leave it too long before recoating.
3. I really hate Kwilla/marbou*
4. Buy teak next time and let it age to grey.

* Most of the time when your restoring furniture you get very attached to it and its a joy to see the grain come alive when sanding , this stuff is just too boring, too much grain, blotchy colouration yuk.:(
Photo 3 one chair down seven to go.:eek:

Attachment 35217 WIP

Attachment 35218 After 2 coats

Attachment 35219 Chairs - PITA

yeah, know how you feel, I re-oiled half of my deck on the weekend (The half that isnt covered). These half a days of shed time im not getting back....

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Dont use plastic like seals on your furniture or deck

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You should've asked ;)

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Originally Posted by Bleedin Thumb

Dont use plastic like seals on your furniture or deck.

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Will concrete ones do??:D:D

I think I need more coffee...

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Originally Posted by silentC

You should've asked ;)

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You only ask questions around here if you want to walk away confussed and numb.:D

Tabletop looks great, but did you cheat or forget to do the legs :eek: :p :D

Hoping the misses won't be as observant as you DJ!

No I'll see how I feel after I finish all those chairs!

What a job... Yuk! Glad it's not me...
What did the wife think about you doin' that so close to washing on the line? (first photo)

:UHi, Thanks for the information from everyone. I have been bombarded with a myriad of information.From Intergrain, Uvex, Marine varnish, Oils, 2 packs, Quantum Laquers.etc etc.
I have started with an acrylic finish from my local supplier who states it is as good as Intergrain or better.So I am giving it a go. Comes out slightly purple but dries relatively clear, does make your timber go slightly darker.He told me to give it at least 3 coats,which I did and another couple on the top surfaces, with the spray gun.
It applies pretty good and is certainly easier with subsequent coats.Comes up to a semi-gloss finish after all these coats. My client quite likes the look of them and the proof now will be to see how they weather?? I will take a couple of snaps and post them up ASAP. Thanks again.:2tsup::2tsup: