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   Bill_Duckworth | May 25, 1999 07:06pm | #1

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   I've put many limed finishes on oak and ash, never teak that will be exposed to weather. Given the choice, I'd avoid doing so because of the maintenance that will be required to keep it looking good. That said, if clients were insisting on such a finish, and I couldn't talk them out of it, I'd use an oil-based white paint and marine spar varnish. (I'd also have them sign off on a written warning that they understand that the finish will require frequent upkeep.)

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   Michael_Ogle | May 26, 1999 09:48am | #2

   *dear mr. duckworth,thanks for the info. this is a rather big job, and i will be under some time constraints. given that the exposure of which i spoke will be limited ( some of the panels will be outside, but under eaves), can you recommend another finish that will dry faster than oil paint?

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   Bill_Duckworth | May 26, 1999 08:13pm | #3

   *Michael--You could use white shellac primer for the tinting/grain filling step instead of oil-based paint. It dries faster--but almost too fast. It won't give you a lot of time between the application and wiping stages.