"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote:


"San Diego Joe" wrote in message
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Hi all, I'm new to the forum. Very nice, so little spam and flaming.

I have a question about finishing outdoor furniture. I'm planning to build
a
sofa, chair and coffee table out of either teak or Honduran mahogany (if
someone has another good suggestion, I'm open.) I don't want the wood to
weather to grey but rather maintain the natural color of the wood. I
realize
yearly maintenance will be required. I was thinking exterior grade
polyurethane. Can anyone give me some suggestions as to how to proceed?
.

I made two pieces of furniture last year. One is coated with Sikkins Cetol
and the other with Peonofin. Both have UV inhibitors. While they seem to
be OK, I'll have to get back to you in five years. I also have a bench
coated with Minwax Helmsman that is doing well after about 4 years.



Okay, thanks Edwin. I'll check with you in 2010!


San Diego Joe