G Gower Established Member Joined 28 Nov 2004 Messages 366 Reaction score 0 Location Cardiff 19 Jun 2005 #1 A friend has got hold of an oak church pew in good condition. He wants to use in his garden. Any suggestions as to protective finish. Regards, Jim
A friend has got hold of an oak church pew in good condition. He wants to use in his garden. Any suggestions as to protective finish. Regards, Jim
Newbie_Neil Established Member Joined 27 Jul 2003 Messages 6,545 Reaction score 11 Location Nottingham, England 20 Jun 2005 #2 Hi Jim It could just be left untreated and it will finish itself the same way as old church gates do. I have been doing some research on oak finishes for outdoors and I'm going to use Flexterior from Rustins. If you here: - www.rustins.co.uk Click exterior finishes and have a look at "Problems with Exterior Oak" and "Flexterior". Terry might be along in a bit with another suggestion. Cheers Neil
Hi Jim It could just be left untreated and it will finish itself the same way as old church gates do. I have been doing some research on oak finishes for outdoors and I'm going to use Flexterior from Rustins. If you here: - www.rustins.co.uk Click exterior finishes and have a look at "Problems with Exterior Oak" and "Flexterior". Terry might be along in a bit with another suggestion. Cheers Neil
G Gower Established Member Joined 28 Nov 2004 Messages 366 Reaction score 0 Location Cardiff 23 Jun 2005 #3 Thanks Neil, My pals going to try the natural route and leave the pew untreated for a few years and see. Regards Jim
Thanks Neil, My pals going to try the natural route and leave the pew untreated for a few years and see. Regards Jim