CHILLIN Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 I am moving my large, wooden easles to our back deck, building a painting space. It is covered but still open air. They are a red tropical hardwood, but I don't think teak or mahogany What kind of oil would I use to protect them fading and termites? Our gardener used an oil that they use on the farm to protect wooden posts. It works on the rustic wood beams, but is nasty smelling and makes the wood very dark color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideSky Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Check with Sherwin Williams, top of the hill going west, lakeside; they did have quite a selection of wood stains but I wasn't looking very closely; perhaps they have a minwax product that would work. https://www.minwax.com/wood-products/clear-protective-finishes/interior-exterior/minwax-helmsman-spar-urethane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreboll Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 How about linseed oil or “linaza” although it does add a golden hue to the wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 For tropical hardwoods, tung oil is often used. Google will find it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 On 1/13/2020 at 2:05 PM, CHILLIN said: I am moving my large, wooden easles to our back deck, building a painting space. It is covered but still open air. They are a red tropical hardwood, but I don't think teak or mahogany What kind of oil would I use to protect them fading and termites? Our gardener used an oil that they use on the farm to protect wooden posts. It works on the rustic wood beams, but is nasty smelling and makes the wood very dark color. Sounds like what your gardener is using is used diesel oil- used extensively here. Yes, smells terrible. You might want to use Watco Oil. Home Depot sells it, as well as some paint stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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