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wil141 · 06-14-2007, 04:07 PM

i just built a picture frame out of cedar,but i have never finished cedar.if anyone could give me some advise on finishing cedar iwould appreicate any advise.

thanks wil141 aka woodpecker!!!!!!

**Bob** · 06-14-2007, 04:32 PM

A good wipe on poly or possibly a Danish oil would be my first choices.

wil141 · 06-14-2007, 05:14 PM

thanks Bob,i will try the danish oil.will ceader take a stain.

thanh again. wil141 aka woodpecker!!!!!!

**Bob** · 06-14-2007, 06:27 PM

Wil,

Cedar would probably take a stain, however, it is a nice wood within itself and I personally feel that stain would detract from the natural beauty. Maybe try some on a piece of scrap and see what you think.

wil141 · 06-14-2007, 06:40 PM

i belive your right, it is a pretty wood so danish oil it is.

thanks again Bob wil141 aka woodpecker!!!!!!!!

Gerry Kiernan · 07-19-2007, 12:52 PM

I have an exterior cedar door, which is darkened with age and staining. I would like to sand it out, and refinish it to the natural cedar colour, or with a very light stain. Would the Danish oil be suitable for exterior use?

Thanks

Gerry

**Mike** · 07-20-2007, 01:24 AM

Gerry, Danish oil would be a poor choice for an exterior door, unless it was top coated with another product. Spar varnish is really the best for outdoor projects, and an oil based version is what I would use.

jerrymayfield · 07-20-2007, 08:08 PM

Spar varnish is a long oil varnish that was originally used on the spars of ships (lots of movement), The spar varnish available at the big box stores is not very good quality, if you want a spar type varnish look for one of the marine varnishes,costly but much higher quality.

Regards

Jerry

**Bob** · 07-20-2007, 08:40 PM

Jerry,
Long time no see and good to have you back. We need a good finish expert around here and you are without doubt one of the best

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Originally Posted by jerrymayfield

Spar varnish is a long oil varnish that was originally used on the spars of ships (lots of movement), The spar varnish available at the big box stores is not very good quality, if you want a spar type varnish look for one of the marine varnishes,costly but much higher quality.

Regards

Jerry

Gonecrazytoday · 07-20-2007, 10:08 PM

I use clear coat finishes on my cedar projects. Thought of staining but the red with the cream colors looks good in its natural pigment.

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Bob Forum Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Georgia USA Posts: 2,542 View Bob's Gallery	Report This Post! A good wipe on poly or possibly a Danish oil would be my first choices. __________________ Cheers, Bob
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wil141 Registered User Dedicated Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TX Posts: 40 View wil141's Gallery	Report This Post! thanks Bob,i will try the danish oil.will ceader take a stain. thanh again. wil141 aka woodpecker!!!!!! __________________ Wil141 AKA Woodpecker!!
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Bob Forum Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Georgia USA Posts: 2,542 View Bob's Gallery	Report This Post! Wil, Cedar would probably take a stain, however, it is a nice wood within itself and I personally feel that stain would detract from the natural beauty. Maybe try some on a piece of scrap and see what you think. __________________ Cheers, Bob
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wil141 Registered User Dedicated Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TX Posts: 40 View wil141's Gallery	Report This Post! i belive your right, it is a pretty wood so danish oil it is. thanks again Bob wil141 aka woodpecker!!!!!!!! __________________ Wil141 AKA Woodpecker!!
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Gerry Kiernan Registered User Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 26 View Gerry Kiernan's Gallery	Report This Post! I have an exterior cedar door, which is darkened with age and staining. I would like to sand it out, and refinish it to the natural cedar colour, or with a very light stain. Would the Danish oil be suitable for exterior use? Thanks Gerry
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Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,380 View Mike's Gallery	Report This Post! Gerry, Danish oil would be a poor choice for an exterior door, unless it was top coated with another product. Spar varnish is really the best for outdoor projects, and an oil based version is what I would use. __________________ Mike Please edit your profile with a name and location so we can better assist you.
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jerrymayfield Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 467 View jerrymayfield's Gallery	Report This Post! Spar varnish is a long oil varnish that was originally used on the spars of ships (lots of movement), The spar varnish available at the big box stores is not very good quality, if you want a spar type varnish look for one of the marine varnishes,costly but much higher quality. Regards Jerry
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Gonecrazytoday Registered User New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7 View Gonecrazytoday's Gallery	Report This Post! I use clear coat finishes on my cedar projects. Thought of staining but the red with the cream colors looks good in its natural pigment.
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