T-minus twenty for hours until we have furniture on the deck!!! Woah nellie, I’m excited about it. Hence the use of three exclamation points and the term woah nellie. Heck, I’m about to break out some coordinated and not at all bizarre dance moves. Watch out now.
We still have to choose what stain or sealer to use on the deck (some require a waiting period for pressure treated wood to dry out/acclimate while others can be used sooner) but we decided (read: I prodded John until he agreed) that putting some furniture on the deck in the meantime just means that we can start enjoying this baby. It’ll only take about twenty minutes to clear it when the time comes to seal it, and we purchased the table and chairs a while back (when we wrote this post) so I just didn’t want to wait a second longer. Yes, I’m playing the role of Veruca Salt in Charlie & The Chocolate Factory (I want it now! I want a bean feast!).
So by this time tomorrow we’ll have furniture out there (along with outdoor pillows and other accessories because you know I can’t help myself). But the reason this post isn’t full of furniture pics is that prep work is a pain in my backside sometimes keeping outdoor furniture looking good for the long haul includes some pre-putting-it-out work. Boo. But it really does add up to longer use (and better looks down the line) so we’re down. Sure beats having to buy new furniture in a few years…
For starters we learned that the amazing couldn’t-have-built-one-any-cheaper table from World Market that we bought for $73 (more on that here) called for at least three coats of protective water-based poly to keep it from cracking and peeling in a year or two. So we broke it out of the box, assembled it in the carport, and ran out for some poly that would do the trick.
We landed on this guy:
Why? Well, for starters, it’s water-based and distinctly says that it dries clear (which is very important if you’re polying something that’s white since oil-based varieties can yellow over time). It’s also made for being outside (it’s not a water-based poly that’s meant for an indoor dining table that never gets wet) and it actually sports one of the highest durability rankings out there (it has “maximum weather resistance” and is often used for wooden parts on boats, so it can stand up really well to water, sun, and the elements at large). Although it mentions that it’s great for boats, I also liked that it specifically mentioned outdoor tables in the description on the back since sometimes it’s scary to buy a product that’s made for one thing (boats) and wonder if it’s not so good for other things (wood patio furniture). It even said that it worked on painted or unpainted exterior furniture, which was great since our table is painted.
As for the application, here are my tips:
- I set each of the legs on cardboard, just to protect the floor of the carport
- I used an extra wide brush that I picked up for a few bucks at Home Depot so it would get into the slats between each board with each swipe
- I followed the directions to the letter, applying three thin coats at two hour intervals (the first one went on at 4pm, the next at 6pm, and the last at 8pm by the light of the carport)
- I gave it all of the drying time it allowed (I plan to carefully carry it over to the deck later this afternoon so I can set things up and shoot some pics for tomorrow’s post in the morning)
So there are those pesky DIY maintenance details for our deck table. Onto the chairs that I tackled yesterday!
We also mentioned in our mood board post that we bought a set of these affordable wooden outdoor chairs from Joss & Main for around $40 each with free shipping. They’re made from acacia wood (it’s a material that’s sort of like teak, which does really well outside and in moist conditions) and the other awesome thing about acacia wood is that it has an awesomely rich tone that’s especially gorgeous (and durable) when it’s oiled. So for ten bucks we grabbed this Teak Oil from Home Depot (which also works well on acacia wood).
Here are a few wood-oiling tips:
- I set things on cardboard to protect the carport floor and wore clothes I didn’t care about so I didn’t have to worry about grease stains
- Per the directions on the container, I applied one coat of oil, let it sit for thirty minutes, and then applied another coat of oil and let that sit for fifteen minutes. Then I wiped it all down with a dry cloth as directed. Look how serious I am about it:
- Actually, instead of using cloths to apply it, I used a pair of old socks (one to apply the oil, and one to wipe things down later in the process)
- I gave them all ample drying time (it called for 8-10 hours) before sitting in them or touching them, so I’m planning to move them over to the deck this afternoon along with the table, at which point they should be ready to use. They sure are purty, eh?
There you have it. Annoying before-the-fun-stuff maintenance that we hope will make all the difference when it comes to enjoying our deck for years to come. What are you guys polying or oiling to keep it in tip top outdoor shape? Any other acacia wood fans out there (it’s such a pretty finish!) or end-of-the-season outdoor furniture purchases?
Psst- You can see how we planned, sourced, and built this beast of a deck here – and you can read about how we prime, paint, and poly indoor furniture so it doesn’t yellow or peel here.
Naomi says
Looks great, can’t wait to see everything come together! I had to comment just to say I saw you guys on grounds yesterday as I was driving on university, I’m not down in c-ville that often so that made my day! haha.
YoungHouseLove says
No way! Next time say hi!!
xo,
s
Kim W Rily says
We have a nice (well, used to be nice) teak table outside. We oiled it and put it out. Probably about 8 years ago. Now it’s weathered and grey patina’d. I really liked the golden brown it USED to be, but after years of being outside, it’s a bit, okay, REALLY worn. Put the reminder to re-oil on your online calendar.
YoungHouseLove says
Great tip Kim!
xo,
s
KathyG says
I have had very good luck with Teak Oil and Tung Oil. Can’t remember the difference now, I may have to look that up just for fun! Prep is always always always worth it!
O.T., I saw you neighborhood cat thing on Instagram, one of my pet peeves (I have cats, but don’t let them roam). But this is about dogs. I have always had dogs, love dogs, but don’t necessarily love everybody else’s ‘oh my dog is trained just a little nervous’. But people seem to bring dogs to my house uninvited, without asking. I think it’s rude not to ask if it’s ok to bring the dog. BECAUSE, I would say sorry-no-just-not-a-good-thing, and if they don’t ask, they take away my right to say that!
My friend says well should they also ask if they can bring their kids? I said yeah on that too, depending on circumstances (I have seen people bring kids to an adult party, or even to what is supposed to be a business meeting!).
The host should have the right to say this, no? I don’t want to be a cranky old lady, I’m really quite nice and generally flexible. So I am wondering – do you always ask your host if it’s ok to bring Burger?
And P.S. the best way to repel the neighborhood cats is anything motion detection that blinks/moves and makes noise – my friend used one of those talking fishes LOL. I prefer a water sprinkler motion detector. Of course, you’ll get yourself caught in it a time or two as well!
YoungHouseLove says
Such an interesting question! Everyone feel free to weigh in on this. We generally ask anyone we’re going to see if Clara or Burger can come (or indicate that we have gotten a sitter, etc) so there’s not a question about who will tag along. We have never had anyone come over with a pooch unannounced, although sometimes neighbors and friends stop by to say hi if they’re in the neighborhood but we all pretty much stay out on the porch chatting (especially if we’re mid project, we’ll say “it’s crazy in there, not kid safe at all, so do you mind hanging outside with us?) – they never seem to mind!
xo
s
Sarah K says
I’ve never had anyone show up with a dog without asking first. That’s pretty rude since people can be really quite allergic. We have a toy poodle (5 pounds of fluff) but we never take her anywhere without asking first. I think if someone has a kid, the person doing the inviting should make it clear whether kids are welcome or not. But parents should also use logic and not take their kid to adult parties or business meetings. Also, I know some peopel say their dog is their kid, and as spoiled and babied as our dog is, we understand that she’s just a dog and she can actually stay home for a while without injuring herself (unlike a child). Okay, got that off my chest…. =)
Elisa says
A dog comes uninvited?! Totally rude! I’m a complete dog person but I always wait for an invite first. I mean, even if you ask, they may be a bit uncomfortable but say yes anyway. Again, complete dog person, but you simply cannot compare kids and dogs. Dogs = okay to leave home alone. Kids = illegal to leave home alone. But still nice to ask on either account. :)
Michele says
Not sure what the Instagram was about. My current cat goes outside but he doesn’t leave the porch. And while I also had an adorable and well-mannered dog like Burger who went pretty much everywhere with me, I would always ask if it was okay for her to visit another house, even family members. And maybe related, new neighbors moved in a few months ago and they let their dogs off-leash twice a day and the dogs would run through my yard to get to the woods/stream nearby. They were very friendly dogs (to me) and my thoughts didn’t warn me, yet two weeks later they killed my sweet senior cat when he went outside to go to the bathroom. Very bad day. :(
YoungHouseLove says
The instagram was just a picture of our doormat and pillow on the front porch which were tore up (by what we assume was a neighborhood cat). Burger the detective is on the case. Haha.
xo,
s
KathyG says
Thanks! And agree on the allergic part, and one of my nieces is really afraid of dogs so her experience is always immediately diminished when someone pops ups with one.
Sally says
We’ve had this happen a few times since we got our dog and moved to a house with a nice fenced backyard. I guess people just assume that since we have a dog, we’re ok with all dogs. Most of the time we don’t mind, but I agree, they should ask! We always do, even when we know the host will say yes or has said yes before. The rudest instance of this was at my MIL’s- they recently put in a pool and one family friend thought it was ok to just let her dog jump in! Without asking!
RW says
When it comes to stain I’d highly recommend the Penofin Verde. Its oil based and environmentally friendly. I used it on our pressure treated deck and its been great.
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks so much RW!
xo,
s
Gracie says
Please don’t use the term spastic, Sherry. It’s really not funny, and a rather outdated term at that.
YoungHouseLove says
So sorry, didn’t mean to offend! Changed it to bizarre. I’m just a terrible dancer :)
xo,
s
Jessica says
Wow, I never knew that “spastic” was offensive. I use it all of the time. I just thought it meant wildly unorganized. So, don’t worry Sherry. I don’t think too many people even noticed, but it is good to know.
cd says
This is probably the first time I’ve seen something I think you overpaid for – very similar chairs can be had from World Market for around half that price (usually with a coupon!) or from Ikea (but I can’t recall if there is one near you). This sounds too critical a comment. Boo :( Sorry.
However, they are lovely and so is the deck!
YoungHouseLove says
No worries CD! We definitely don’t get all the best deals all the time :)
We tried both of those places but their wooden outdoor chairs were either out of stock/bad quality (the chairs at WM were similar, but instead of being acacia wood they were cheap pine, so we worried they would be $10 less but would last half as long). Hope that makes sense!
xo,
s
Sarah K says
So exciting! I’m glad you guys took the time to protect the furniture from the elements. It’s so tempting to skip over those details when you just want to get something done already. Can’t wait to see it tomorrow!!!
J says
I love those chairs! We just snagged some chairs for our new deck for $25 a piece, but they are basic metal and canvas types- the wood is so much nicer! But, when all is said and done we have a full set for $180, so I’m not complaining too much.
Can’t wait to see the finished deck… is it weird that I’m most excited to see what new pillows you picked out? You always find the coolest ones! Hmmmm…. maybe a pillow post should happen someday (ok, pillow rant over!)
YoungHouseLove says
OOOOOOOOooooooooooooh. I’m so into my new pillows. I could add about ten more o’s to that “Ooh” if that gives you any indication. So excited to get everything set up! Haha.
Yours in pillow nerd-dom,
s
J says
Eeeeeeeee! Now I’ll be (im)patiently tapping my foot until the post comes up tomorrow!
Pillow nerd-dom… I love it :)
Larissa says
Sitting in my cubicle excited to see the finale. Woop! Woop!
I’ve been redoing a teak set I scored off of Craig’s List and came to the same question about finish. I did tons of research and spoke to a few furniture folks about which route to take. Many strongly recommended against teak oil. The outdoor hardwoods like teak and acacia really don’t need protection. Left alone, they will silver naturally. If you prefer the rich tones (which is what I was after, too) a Teak Protector is the route recommended to me. It’s more expensive ($36 a bottle), but will give you the same lasting rich color without the risk of mold and mildew. Teak oil is prone to encouraging mold and mildew to grow on the wood’s surface, especially in humid climates. My set had some black mold staining and the previous owner oiled it. Just an FYI to add to your arsenal.
YoungHouseLove says
Wow, I never heard of that! Thanks for sharing! We even heard from someone who is a professional acacia woodworker and he loves teak/tung oil. Maybe it’s a regional thing like you mentioned? Here’s hoping we don’t have any mold issues. Will definitely keep you posted!
xo,
s
Julianne Du Four says
Our deck inspector and the builder suggested we wait 6 months before sealing our deck. We were happy to, sealing in Nov was better than in May! I’m sure you guys have checked all the details, just sharing our experience.
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks Jilianne! Yeah, we hear the same thing except for some sealers which somehow breathe more so they can be used right away if we’d like. Not sure where we’ll end up!
xo,
s
Brandi from Bloomington says
I finally got around to adding a bistro set to our deck this summer. It is still fairly bare but I freak out when it comes to decorating so it accumulates over time rather than all at once.
I had great luck with the Cabot brand when staining my deck last summer. I used an oil-based, semi-transparent stain formulated for decks. It comes in a ton of colors too!
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks Brandi!
xo,
s
MIchelle says
Glad to see someone post something about the furniture at World Market! I’ve had a set in my garage for over a year and haven’t known what to do with it. I’ve wanted to get marine varnish/clear but I keep questioning myself on what to do. Some people say to just use teak, some say use the marine varnish…I’m so scared to mess it up. I’m wondering, do you think it can be applied with a sprayer? I have 6 chairs and a table to do and I’m afraid it will take me another year to finish it.
YoungHouseLove says
Hmm, I’m not sure if I’d put the teak oil in a sprayer just because you don’t want to gum things up. I think the only recommended method is a cloth wipe-down but I’m not 100% sure. As for the varnish, I think you can spray that on. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Clara says
I’ve never left a comment before, but I LOVE your blog and have been reading it for a while now! I just had to tell you that pottery barn has a clothespin light fixture in its kids catalog right now!!
YoungHouseLove says
So funny! Thanks for the tip. And for reading. And for having such a cool name. Haha.
xo,
s
Janice says
I can’t wait to see how you pimp out your deck! I have LOVED watching your progress on this. I’m so jealous – but in a totally good and fun way!
Clara says
Oh- and I forgot to mention- I don’t think it’s for sale- I think it’s just a prop! :) And your daughter is SO cute. And yes, her name…so cool. ;)
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, love it!
xo
s
Kismet says
I love you guys.
Wow, I wish my “od socks” looked as good as yours!
Kismet says
*old
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, I knew what you meant.
xo,
s
alg says
DIY mittens.
Sherry, you are brilliant.
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, mittens = hilarious.
xo,
s
Ashleigh says
Can’t wait to see it all finished! And on a completely unrelated note, I stumbled across this blog today and it reminded me of you.
http://www.stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/sweating-and-shopping-with-emily-and-orlando.html
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, we love Emily’s blog!
xo,
s
Luishma says
Can’t wait to see the deck all decked out (haha, sorry couldn’t avoid the pun, though I am sure I am probably not the first one to say it :P). Enjoy decorating it, I will be checking back for inspiration pics :)
Ginny @ goofymonkeys says
Looks great – I can’t wait for tomorrow to see it all pulled together!
Lynn @ Our Useful Hands says
Just sitting around working and waiting for your big deck reveal… :o) No seriously, I can’t wait. Because I love your design co-he-sive-ness (I like saying that word slow) and I know it’s going to just be gawgeous. I grew up with friends that had those same chairs and I always wanted to strap one to the roof of our station wagon and drive off into the night. With permission after buying it at their yard sale of course.
My best, Lynn
* so we JUST got a dog (first for the kids and husband!) Friday and I was wondering if you could find it in your blog post schedule to type up a little diddy about dogs a la Claras “Kids Clothes” post? Pretty pretty please? Come look at “Deen” on the site and you’ll wanna say yes! :o) (Oh and he’s not lost anymore.)
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, so sweet! We’d love to work something in sometime!
xo,
s
Tiff says
I cannot wait to see the turn out!!! Beautiful deck. I know it took a lot of blood and sweat… not sure about tears : )
I would love to have wood (laminate) floors in my home that have the different wood tones! Just beautiful!
how2home says
this is going to be so amazing, we already know it! can’t wait to see the final reveal!
Tiffany says
So excited to see your deck tomorrow! I look forward to your posts every day! Speaking of which, the afternoon posts are slowly disappearing!? Are you hoping your adoring fans won’t notice?
YoungHouseLove says
It’s up! And yesterday’s went up a few seconds late too, but we’re still on the same schedule. Two on Monday, Tues, and Thursday and one on Wed/Fri. That has been our pace for the last year or so. Hope it helps :)
xo,
s
Tiffany says
I see it :-) You snuck (apparently that is not a word?) it up while I was posting! I wasn’t trying to be the posting police (if I came off that way), but thanks for providing the official schedule.
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, no worries! Sorry to be a few minutes late with it – we’re working away on deck stuff for tomorrow morning’s post :)
xo,
s
Dawn R. says
John, excellent job on the deck! I’m pretty handy and totally appreciate what you went through to make that thing a reality. My first major project was installing kitchen cabinets — in 1999, when the Internet was a sparser place. I couldn’t find anything resembling instructions, so I had to go to a cabinet store and sweet talk the salesman into giving me info in exchange for a bottle of Jack! It looks like you found excellent websites to help you with such a difficult project, which I’m sure made all the difference. Thank goodness it is 2012! You both continually show everyone that with hard work, tenacity and access to the right info, you can do anything. Well done!
Dee says
We put hand-scraped acacia wood flooring in our house and love it – it is really a beautiful wood! Also, it is what the Ark of the Covenant was made out of, so very significant for Christians!
YoungHouseLove says
Sounds gorgeous!
xo,
s
ARLmom says
Hey Younghouse Lovers, Love the progress on the deck. It is going to be beautiful. I was reading through this post and finding myself pretty envious of your carport and having a really well ventilated, covered spot to work on smelly projects. Have you considered how converting the carport into a garage will affect your ability to utilize it this way? Make sure you consider ventilation when you update to a garage. I work in the environmental field and this is a big concern for indoor air quality.
Keep up the good work!
YoungHouseLove says
Yes, we definitely go back and forth on the garage-to-carport thing! Every day we change our minds. Will keep you guys posted!
xo,
s
Theresa A says
woohoo, can’t wait to see how you layout the furniture and style it up! I just want to say that I love your detailed tutorials and instructions, even if it is instructions straight off the can/bottle! Sometimes it helps to see actual pictures to know you’re doing it right, especially when you’re doing something for the first time. :) Reaching for content, psh, whatever! You guys are the best DIY blog on the internet in my opinion!
ps- since the deck is nearing completion, have you guys decided where you’re heading next, project-wise?
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Theresa! We’re going back and forth between the basement and a hallway project, so we’ll keep you posted when we finally agree! Haha.
xo,
s
Brittany says
I LOVE the Willy Wonka reference! Whenever I’m being impatient or unreasonable this is what my husband says or calls me. It either makes me stop and laugh or want to smack him upside the head ;) Can’t wait to see the finished products together!
Lynn says
Aloha from Maui! This is my 1st time commenting but I was compelled to because I thought you would smile at this info/link to HI. Koa wood- prized in Hawaii and used to make everything from ukuleles to canoes in ancient times- is a type of Acacia wood. Although there is a specific koa species in HI- your chairs look very similar to it and you can just tell people they are! Hahaha ok maybe not…but you can just imagine yourself in HI while you sit and enjoy them on your new deck!
YoungHouseLove says
That’s so cool!
xo,
s
Sarah T. says
How timely! We just purchased a new patio furniture set from Sears last night for a major deal. Got a Ty Pennington set with 2 chairs, 1 loveseat, a table and 2 ottomans for $425 (full retail price would have been $1200). It’s super nice and just what I’ve been wanting for years. VERY excited for it to be delivered on Friday! Can’t wait to see your set up – I’m sure it will be very inspiring for me!
YoungHouseLove says
That’s so exciting! Take pics for me. Haha.
xo,
s
Momcat says
Wow…. seeing that photo of the teak oil took me back to the 70’s when I was a youngster. My dad is a boater and our first boat was a wooden Chris Craft. We spent our summers “on the boat”. Swimming? No. Cruising. Nuh-uh. Profiling our Farrah-hair? I wish. We spent our summers “on the boat” wiping down all the darned teak with oil. (shudder!)
Teenage Nightmare.
Thanks for the memories…. NOT!!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, that’s hilarious! Sorry for the nightmares :)
xo,
s
Sally says
I use old socks for this too!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, I love it!
xo
s
Leslie says
I love that you are using wooden furniture instead of one of those giant, $1400 matchy-matchy sets from Lowes. It looks so beautifully simple and European – true YHL style!
Kristin H. says
Even your old socks are perfectly white!! :) Love it and love these posts! Can’t wait to see it all together.
Luke says
I like your choices, can’t wait to see this come together. I’m hoping those lights from your wedding make an appearance.
mtl Erin says
Just a thought from a neighbour to the North- our extreme weather in Canada has decimated armies of teak patio sets. I DIY lots of wood furniture and wouldn’t put less than 4 coats of oil on any piece- and that’s just for indoor use! I’d recommend at least 6 coats of oil on those guys if you want them to stay in great shape through the fall.
And, of course, the deck looks amazing! Enjoy!
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks for the tip! So great to know! Someone else mentioned adding more coats whenever they look dry so we’ll definitely give them a rubdown as often as we can!
xo,
s
mtl Erin says
And! Not sure if you’ve talked about it already, but lots of the Watco brand oils are EXTREMELY flammable. After use, rags can self-ignite! (Terrifying, I know!) The best thing to do is to soak all used materials- rags, old socks- with water thoroughly and leave out to dry. Once dry, they can be reused or discarded.
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks so much for the tip!
xo,
s
Sophie says
I’m so excited for you!! It’s been a long process and I’m eager to see what the deck will look like with furtniture!
P.S. My first comment but I love your blog and have been a daily reader for a few months now :)
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Sophie! Glad you found us!
xo
s
Angela says
A tip for applying the teak oil: we used one of those paint sponges on a stick this year instead of a rag. Made the job super-easy and fast, and less teak oil smell on hands.
YoungHouseLove says
So smart!
xo
s
Tile and Stone by Villagio says
Came out real good! Great job!
Natalie says
PS- bravo on the green stool steal from HomeGoods…check out this one (looks identical to me!) on joss & main for $205!!
https://www.jossandmain.com/Bridget-Moynahan-Spring-Garden-Stool~FYY1051~E1824.html
YoungHouseLove says
Ooh that one’s “buttercream” – so cute! I think those things come up a lot on Joss & Main and on overstock.com and in places like TJ Maxx/Marshall’s/HomeGoods, so the secret is to hold out for something super cheap :)
xo,
s
Katy S says
I really love your deck it came out looking fantastic. I’m glad you had a chance to finish before labor day. Your tips, ideas, and product suggestions are very much appreciated as well. My family is getting ready to undergo this same task along with buying new furniture! Woohoo, cant wait.
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
Look forward to seeing it all set up! I wish I’d prepped my timber outdoor setting when I bought it. It’s almost dried out beyond repair now :-(
Shannon says
Fun story- my fiance and I were staining a shelf for our home and he got a little over zealous and flicked his paint brush towards my direction while staining. Besides ruining an already ruined painting shirt it was just a funny event to break the monotony.Then 2 days later I saw a spot on my head, which had a striking resemblence to skin cancer. I begin to panic (my father died of skin cancer) and make an appointment to see my doctor. Only a few days later when I’m itching my head do I realize my “spot” is coming off into my fingernail.Yes I had showered, but not scrubbed as hard as stain requires because I didn’t know it was there. Thankfully, I was healthy, but now we laugh about the stain cancer week.
YoungHouseLove says
Oh my gosh! That’s totally something I’d do! So glad it was just a stain spot!
xo,
s
Meg says
Hi,
just curious to know how your outdoor chairs are holding up. I have a new teak set and used the same oil, although I did use a sealer first and oiled the set about a month later. We just came back from being away for a week and I have so much mildew and black streaks on my table and chairs.
I read that you shouldn’t cover teak so I’m wondering what other options there are to avoid it or do I just let it weather? I really love the new look of the wood and I’m not ready for it to look old and weathered just yet.
YoungHouseLove says
Oh no! Ours still look the same. I wish I knew more about this stuff. Anyone have advice for Meg?
xo
s
Merris says
We bought this same table form World Market about the same time you did and I have been waiting to poly it until our deck we were building was finished (and it is!). I noticed at Lowe’s today that they sell this same Rustoleum spar varnish in a spray. It seems a little easier than brushing it on and I was wondering if there was a reason you didn’t use the spray. Also, is there a reason you chose the satin finish? Thanks so much for this post. I was so surprised when I saw our table and had no idea that we should “prep” it to be outside. Thanks!
Merris
YoungHouseLove says
I wondered if the spray might not be as strong (I loved that the can said boats used it on their deck).And I just went with satin since I didn’t want it to be too shiny. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
hilary says
hi! just curious: how has the table held up to the weather exposure? we’re contemplating one this year, but the reviews seem to say it splinters so easily under the weather. of course they probably didn’t protect it the way you did. thanks!
YoungHouseLove says
So far it looks great! Although the extra poly (and covering it in the winter) might be the difference!
xo
s
Zoe says
Hi! I was just wondering where you guys bought your spar varnish? We looked at Home Depots in the DC area and none seem to have the Rustoleum Ultimate. Did you guys look at any other brands (if you can remember that long ago!)?
YoungHouseLove says
Man, that was a while ago but I think it was Home Depot. Maybe try amazon.com?
xo
s