I have been asked by a neighbor to put together an outdoor project made entirely out of Eastern Red Cedar. They were very specific in the choice of wood because of the rich natural color of Red Cedar.
As this will be used outdoors, what would be the best finish that would help protect that red cedar color?
(A couple of years ago, I built some Adirondack chairs using ERC, but I finished it with Olympic Cedar Stain:slap: and they seemed to hold up ok as far as maintaining the color, but I was wondering if there was something other than a stain that would provide the protection from the elements.)
Is there anyone out there that can provide me with some ERC finishing direction?
Thanks so much in advance, as I am at a total loss with this one!
Wayne
As this will be used outdoors, what would be the best finish that would help protect that red cedar color?
(A couple of years ago, I built some Adirondack chairs using ERC, but I finished it with Olympic Cedar Stain:slap: and they seemed to hold up ok as far as maintaining the color, but I was wondering if there was something other than a stain that would provide the protection from the elements.)
Is there anyone out there that can provide me with some ERC finishing direction?
Thanks so much in advance, as I am at a total loss with this one!
Wayne