E. Red Cedar Finish Suggestions

[JackLeg]

Folks: If any of you have experience with a good finish for red cedar for the outdoor environment, I'd appreciate your suggestions/experience. I have some red cedar swings we are building and several people have asked how to preserve the "cedar look" and what type finish to use.

Thanx.

 

[DaveO]

You might try Waterlox Marine finish -
https://www.waterlox.com/desktopmodules/fathomecom/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?ct=27
I haven't used that particular formulation, but I have used other Waterlox products and have been very happy with their results. This is a ERC box finished with Waterlox Original S/F

The nice thing about their finishes is that they are easily repairable unlike a poly finish. The biggest key is to use something with UV blockers that will help prevent the color from fading in an outdoor environment.
Dave

 

[McRabbet]

I've moved this thread to the Finishing Forum...

 

[Bryan S]

I've used General Finishes Outdoor Oil that I saw Toolferone had recomended and have been pleased with the results so far. Waterlox marine looks like it would do a good job.

 

[JackLeg]

Thanks Bryan. Where do you buy them locally? I live an hour from Charlotte and an hour and change from Greensboro. Thanx.

 

[Bryan S]

Maybey a local paint dealer can get it for you, I would check with a few of them first. If not It can be shipped to you. I had a few customers in Albemarle and made regular trips there, but you are kind of close to nothing there.

 

[JackLeg]

Dave: Where do you purchase it? I'm an hour from Charlotte in Albemarle. Thanx.

 

[DaveO]

Here's a distributor locator. If you enter your zip and the distance away you are willing to travel you can narrow it down to places near you.

https://www.waterlox.com/site/426/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=426

HTH,
Dave

 

[PeteM]

You might try Waterlox Marine finish -
https://www.waterlox.com/desktopmodules/fathomecom/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?ct=27

Dave

Just went to check it out . . .

$102.40 per gallon !!!! :eusa_doh:

pete

 

[NCPete]

but just $60.34 for Waterlox Original, unless you want the VOC compliant version, then just $107.50

 

[DaveO]

A little goes a long way..... actually it has a bad tendency to gel once opened, so I would recommend not buying more than you need. A quart will do a couple of swings...hopefully


Dave