Q: I am building a modern looking pine dining table using lodgepole pine. The wood is extremely soft and dents easily. Is there a product that I can use to harden the tabletop so it minimizes dents. A: Yes, in theory, though it is not generally deemed too practical. There are rotted wood repair kits [...]
Q: I’m currently building an outdoor grill cart out of ash and obviously need to protect it. I was thinking about sealing with Zinsser and then multiple coats of an exterior finish. What do you think? A: You did not say which Zinsser product, and only some of their primers are exterior coatings. For instance, [...]
Q: I’m planning on building a rabbit cage to keep outside using 3/4″ particleboard, because of its price. I’ve got some Zinsser SealCoat and was wondering if I could use that as a primer, then use an exterior grade latex or oil based paint on top. A: Yes, you can use Zinsser SealCoat under any [...]
Q: I am a novice wood turner and want to minimize the loss of the vibrant colors found in many of the woods that I have spent lots of money on. I heard of something about Ciba Lignostab 1198 Wood Stabilizing additive. Is this for me? Any information would greatly be appreciated. A: Traditionally, the [...]
Q: Can you suggest a product that offers UV protection and can be used like a rub-on poly? A: Sure. Any oil based varnish can be hand applied, so choose any good exterior oil based varnish, marine or household, that boasts added UV blockers on the label. I like to use them uncut, applying by [...]
Q: I am using Lawrence McFadden’s wipe on polyurethane gel but my furniture often winds up in sunny locations. Is there any UV inhibitor that can be added to this gel or should I try rubbing on an exterior poly or marine varnish that has an inhibitor? A: The short answer is that it would [...]
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 [...]
Q: The Country Club wants a bench for the golf course, so I suggested ipe. They want an oil finish like a varnish, but I just found out you can’t use that on Ipe. A: There is no reason you can’t use an exterior oil varnish on ipe, though to be honest, many people prefer [...]
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