Question for the woodists re exterior hardwood finishes.

[dan.taylor.1]

Hi folks,

I don't dabble much in wood but I'm on with a job that has a sapele infill in a garden door, 4 large boards vertically in a steel frame. The customer likes the colour of the wood so wants a clear stain/protective coating, but I'm lost in the choice out there and have only used interior stuff like oils before.

I've sanded to a rough finish with 120 grit on the belt sander as she wants rustic looking but smooth to touch, knocked the corners off with a chamfer bit in the router and I'm now wanting to seal the wood to protect it outdoors. What if anything would you recommend, I've heard good things about osmo products, it does however need to be satin finish not gloss so varnish is out of the game.

Any help, as always much appreciated.

Cheers,

Dan

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Have a look at Osmos website.

https://www.osmouk.com/

 

[slim_boy_fat]

My pal, a time served joiner to trade, used to swear by Beautinox products but I can't tell you which one would be best for your application.

https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1...hUKEwjE_NvSzuHjAhUdQUEAHao6AyMQ4dUDCAo&uact=5

 

[MoreWellie]

1. I am not a woodist

that said, I have used an amount of Sadolin Extra on exterior cladding and watched it survive for about 20 years with only an overcoat of the same stuff about 15 years after the first application (I don't like to rush things)

Edit: it was originally a recommendation from the builder friend that built the thing

 

[Parm]

Have a look at Osmos website.

https://www.osmouk.com/

Osmos products are the dog danglies these days. Far superior than Sadolin which once upon a time was good