I am preparing to build some teak chairs for outdoor use. I Don’t want the ;wood to water spot. “What finish should I use.
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Don't finish it at all, it wont water spot it will take on a very nice weathered look. I suspect though that you are not talking about rain but rather the occasional splash from a hose or the sprinklers when the weather conditions are warm and the water dries quickly. In this case, use an oil based exterior stain or a good water sealer like Thompsons, (I just know I'm gonna catch heck for saying that).
Steve - in Northern California
Teak doesn't have to be finished - it weathers well.
If I were going to apply a finish, I'd use the same thing boaters use - an exterior varnish. Either sikkens.com, penofin.com, or epifanes.com - all have good products.
Paul
F'burg, VA
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