Best Finish For Indoor Cedar Furniture
Discussion Starter 1 Mar 13 2012.
Best finish for indoor cedar furniture. Sansins Interior Purity line is the best finish for interior cedar furniture as well as for a range of different cedar projects. The General Finishes Oil Based Gel Stain is the number one product on our list of the best interior wood stains. However clear coat polyurethane which gives the wood a shiny smooth finish should only be used on indoor furniture.
Furniture manufacturers use lacquer on mass-production assembly lines for a reason. Cedar is a versatile wood often used in exterior applications such as decking siding and outdoor furniture. 5 of the Best Oil Finishes for Wood Furniture August 28 2019 December 1 2019 Riley Farabaugh Furniture Buying Guides Furniture Care Last updated on December 1st 2019 at 0603 am.
General Finishes Oil Based Gel Stain- Best Interior Wood Stain. Its weather resistant and if you seal cedar wood it can maintain beauty for long durations. Use 220 or a lighter grit sandpaper and gently sand away the old layer of paint.
Big box brands you might be familiar with. For a crystal-clear high performance finish that doesnt amber the wood Purity Glacier is a good option. Lets break down applications where cedar wood can be used and explain in more detail why it may not be the best choice for your indoor furniture.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. For outdoor furniture cedar wood is a fantastic option. The Purity Clear formula yields high-solid finishes bringing out the natural beauty of the woods color and texture.
If you were to do a varnish finish consider a couple of the hard varnishes like Behlen Rockhard or McCloskey Gym Seal. I would seal the wood prior to a varnish with a thin coat of shellac Seal Coat. Whether youre refinishing an antique kitchen table or.