On Thu, 03 Mar 2005 13:37:06 -0800, San Diego Joe
wrote:

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On Wed, 02 Mar 2005 10:07:25 -0800, San Diego Joe
wrote:

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?


Thanks,
San Diego Joe


ultimately you're wasting your time. wood left outdoors turns grey,
weathers, splits and eventually decomposes. you can slow it down a
little, mebbe a few seasons, but if you want to keep the original
color keep it indoors.

But I already have furniture in my living room. I need something for my
deck.

then choose a wood that looks good as it ages (and doesn't tend to
make splinters) or figure on a schedule of sanding and refinishing.