Q: Can you suggest a good finish for an unfinished pine outdoor swing? I want one that doesn’t require a whole lot of maintenance and reapplication.
A: The finishes that don’t require regular maintenance, such as a multi-coat exterior spar varnishes, will eventually fail, but when they do, the amount of work to fix them is substantial. They are also more work to apply initially.
On the other hand, you can go with easy to apply and easy to reapply finishes, such as deck coatings or exterior wipe on finishes, that require regular, but easy, maintenance. Typically, you clean and reapply each year. Perhaps its best to look at it like brushing your teeth, mowing the lawn, or taking out the trash; a little regular attention may forestall more difficult problems.
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