How to Finish Pine Outdoor Furniture

Finish Pine Outdoor Furniture 

Pine outdoor furniture has become a very popular choice of the furniture buyers as it provides extraordinary beauty to the outdoor spaces. Pine furniture is well-known to be used in indoors and outdoors due to its charm. Pine is softwood therefore it is preferred by most woodworkers in comparison to other hardwoods. It is not as expensive as other hardwoods.

Pine furniture can be painted but the most common finish is stain and varnish. Now we come to question what does finishing mean. Finishing refers to the process of protecting the surface of a wooden material. It includes surface preparation that can be done by sanding by hand or scraping.

The following steps describe how to finish pine outdoor furniture:-

Inspection

Surface of furniture must be inspected properly. Tighten any loose tacks or fasteners. Check for any loose joints and apply wood glue to fix it up and leave it for drying.

Sanding

150-grit sandpaper is used for sanding purpose. Sand in the direction of the wood grain otherwise it will scratch. After sanding, clean the surface with a slightly damp cloth.

280-grit paper

Now use this fine-grit paper over the whole furniture surface again. It provides a smooth, silky finish to the wood.

Gloves must be used

To protect your hands from the stain you must use gloves. You can use a brush to apply stain of your choice. Never use excessive stain as it would start dropping or running. Many home woodworkers simply use a clean rag and wipe on the stain by hand rather than using a brush.

Clear finish

A top coat of clear finish is added over the stain. It protects the wood from pests and moisture.

Some considerations regarding finishing pine outdoor furniture:

Proper ventilation

One should not use paints of stains without proper ventilation.

Safety glasses

One should wear safety glasses while working wood.

Gloves

One should use gloves to protect the hands from stain.

Outdoor pine furniture looks very magnificent but it requires finishing much earlier than indoor pine furniture as it is placed in the outdoor spaces and may be susceptible to rain, sunlight, winds. Finishing adds new life to the furniture and makes it look beautiful. Visit us today if you are looking for the best pine furniture.


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