I'm building a couple of folding cypress bar stools/deck chairs for my son and his wife who are living in Virginia Beach.
I'm considering leaving the cypress totally unfinished since the wood should eventually take on a natural pewter grey after sitting outside in the sun, rain, and salt air. This is ultra low maintenance and the cypressine within the wood is a natural preservative against mold, rot, and insects.
The other alternative suggested by the Wood Whisperer (Marc Spagnuolo) is his concoction for a finish in an extreme outdoor environment. It's basically a very, very light coat of some boiled linseed oil, mineral spirits, and a little bit of Epifanes marine varnish (episode 46). He suggests recoating at 1-2 year intervals so there's a little more periodic maintenance.
<http://thewoodwhisperer.com/>
Does anyone have any thoughts on options 1, 2, or both? I thought you coastal folks would have more experience with cypress and its uses at the beach. :eusa_naug
Thanks in advance.
I'm considering leaving the cypress totally unfinished since the wood should eventually take on a natural pewter grey after sitting outside in the sun, rain, and salt air. This is ultra low maintenance and the cypressine within the wood is a natural preservative against mold, rot, and insects.
The other alternative suggested by the Wood Whisperer (Marc Spagnuolo) is his concoction for a finish in an extreme outdoor environment. It's basically a very, very light coat of some boiled linseed oil, mineral spirits, and a little bit of Epifanes marine varnish (episode 46). He suggests recoating at 1-2 year intervals so there's a little more periodic maintenance.
<http://thewoodwhisperer.com/>
Does anyone have any thoughts on options 1, 2, or both? I thought you coastal folks would have more experience with cypress and its uses at the beach. :eusa_naug
Thanks in advance.