![]() ![]() When exposed to lots of sunlight, a clear finish will crack, bubble up and rapidly deteriorate. We are often asked if polyurethane can be used on exterior surfaces such as siding, decking, and patio furniture. Although there are water-base urethanes, we are a bit old-fashioned and prefer oil-base polyurethane because of the way it flows and the super hard finish that it achieves. Essentially an oil-base paint without pigment, polyurethane is an extremely durable clear plastic finish that is great for bar tops, tabletops, doors, hardwood flooring, etc. Our favorite clear finish is oil-base polyurethane. It is also highly flammable – it should never be applied in the presence of an open flame – including a pilot light. Shellac is fast drying, but it is fragile and has a tendency to yellow in sunlight. More recently, shellac – made from the shells or small scale insects dissolved in alcohol – was popular as an interior wood finish. Nordic seamen used boiled linseed oil as a coating to protect their ships and longboats. Thus, if the object will be exposed to water from time to time, go for a clear finish. Keep in mind that wood and water don’t mix. On the other hand, an old oak table that is used primarily for daily dining will last longer, look better and be easier to keep clean with a hard clear finish. The oil stain will feed the wood fibers – keeping them moist and supple. For example, antique cherry rocker will look stunning (and last ions) with a hand rubbed oil stain. The decision to one or the other rests primarily with the desired look and how the object will be used. That’s not to suggest that they can’t be stained – they can. In fact, most natural woodwork jobs call for one or more topcoats of a clear finish. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.What do an oak door, a walnut mantle, and a cherry rocker have in common? Aside from the fact that each is constructed of natural wood, they all look especially good with a clear finish. This helps us and our partners to display personalised and relevant advertising based on your behaviour when visiting our website and other websites. Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across the websites and may be set by us or our advertising partners. If you disallow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and we will not be able to monitor site performance. The information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous, and only helps us to understand which pages are popular and how visitors navigate the site. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.Īnalytics cookies allow us to count visits and review traffic sources to our website so we are able to measure and improve the performance of our website. These cookies may be set by Jotun or a third-party provider. The cookies allow us to remember your preferred language and region settings. By disabling these cookies, parts of our website will not function properly.įunctional cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation by remembering the choices you make when visiting the website. These types of cookies ensure basic functionality and security features of the website and cannot be switched off by Jotun.These cookies do not store any personal data, but you are able to set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the website to function properly. To continue using this website, please accept our use of cookies or set your preferences. ![]()
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