Pine Picnic Table
What should I wear to a picnic table outside?
I would use pine, but I've heard from friends and others not very durable for outdoor use free, what else can I use? (except for Redwood, but will not pay the premium). Plus, what kind of paint should I use to complete it? thanks beforehand
You can use the pine trees can only take over maintenance. It is also a softer wood, so keep in mind. Do not use varnish, use a sealer. If this is going to be colored, then you want a urethane finish, with UV resistance / block (such as a marine spar urethane). The coat of the wood sides, including below. (I would apply the finish before assembling the pieces, myself). I suggest you use nuts / bolts instead of screws / lag bolts when possible and avoid using nails at all. Keep in mind the need for wood for the expansion and contraction of different … Woods is resized in quantities different background do not want any of the boards to split later. Personally, I lean toward fir as a low cost alternative to pine, but … if he the picnic table for a lifetime, I would go with a more expensive wood with natural oils in it, as Redwood, Cedar or Teak (Teak would be my choice, with a finish Nice oil – would require annual maintenance with a new coat of oil, but would get over anything else). Naturally, if you will invest in a quality wood, not want to lose by using a poor design. Good design can make a difference, even when using a material with a shorter life. Delicate wood with you choose. Avoid splits, checks, money orders, warp, etc. If you plan on painting the table, then I would recommend the use of the Alamo, which is actually a "timber hard ". It has a tighter grain wood and is in the paint / stain very well, but it is easy for the tool. Alamo often has a light cream color, with a touch of green, and can have streaks of green or purple in it. The color variation can be challenging to work with, for the first timer, hehehe. I looked fir, poplar, then oak, and the choice of my cousins Redwood or Teak … Yes, they cost more but also last longer. I would like to avoid the use of any type of wood treated to a picnic table, because of the chemicals used to "treat" the wood. I do not care to use treated wood When building an outdoor structure such as a porch, or garage, but I would not be sitting on it. Treated Wood also tends to have more divisions / Cracks, warps and twists. I'd rather spend a little more, and get a better quality product, even if I have to work a little harder. I'd use fir, and apply a sealer to water quality than myself, before using the treated wood. If you want to make a picnic table "fast and cheap", then buy a pair of metal legs, and just use fir wood for the slats of the table. You can even use folding legs to make it easy to store. Again, seal wood with a sealant quality water, or marine. urethane Have Fun
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