How To Finish Cedar Outdoor Furniture?
With most woods used for outdoor building projects, great care and attention need to be given to the finish of the wood in order to ensure that the object will last for many years of enduring the elements. Moisture and sun exposure alike can cause damage to outdoor furniture. That is why we offer outdoor furniture made of Western Red Cedar; because even left unfinished, many years of enjoyment can be achieved. Left unfinished, the wood will gracefully turn to a silvery hue, and the wood grain will raise and roughen. However, dark streaks can result from reactions between the Cedar Resin and the Zinc hardware. A wood sealer such as Thompson’s Wood Sealer can prevent the hardware from causing streaks and will keep the wood smooth while still allowing the wood to achieve its silver luster. Or, any wood stain can be applied every few years to add a tint to the wood while bringing out its different tones. Sikkens Cetol 1 is an excellent choice for any outdoor project since it includes ultra
