DeckFinish??

[Guest]

I made a project out of cedar tongue and groove planking,I finished it using Minwax Spar Urethane.In just 5 short months exposed to the weather ,the top finish of my new bars are cracked and peeling.According to Minwax this is normal and it requires periodic maintainance.Gimme a break!
My question to all is ,
What type clear finish is used on the decks of boats and ships with hardwood floors.I know these finishes last for years without the so called periodic maintainance,as Minwax states.

 

[ccscott49]

Where is this wood, outside or inside and what is it on? I can help you but need to know where it is and what it's used for.

 

[Guest]

The wood is outside,it is being used for the tops of three(tavern type) bars.They are on an outside deck exposed to all of the elements.

 

[snowleopard]

sorry but...

the deck finish that lasts for years on boats is untreated teak. varnish work on yachts needs to be re-coated twice a year to be sure of looking good.
some of the domestic products like ronseal wood stain last longer though they don't look so pretty

 

[ean_p]

Re: sorry but...

try deks oil D1 and D2.....will take about 25/30 slap 'em on coats but will last years and only needs a quick rub with D2 in future to refresh....gives a fair 'gloss' finish.....far better outside then the rest unless you require a perfect finish then only good varnish will do....

 

[ccscott49]

In that case, I would either leave the cedar bare,(naturally low rot timber) or treat with a sikkens product, ceetol, use Varnol, a swedish product, (very good on cedar) available through black dog stores in the UK, or use a german product called Coelans, if you want a gloss finish. Normal varnish even 10 coats, (minimum) will not last long on hiorizontal surfaces exposed to the weather. hope this helps you.