How to Finish Pine for Outdoor Use

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Spread out a tarp in a well-ventilated area.. Seal the surface with diluted polyurethane.. Apply a coat of polyurethane over the sealant.

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1

Spread out a tarp in a well-ventilated area.

Step 1

Spread out a tarp in a well-ventilated area.

2

Seal the surface with diluted polyurethane.

Step 2

Seal the surface with diluted polyurethane.

3

Apply a coat of polyurethane over the sealant.

Step 3

Apply a coat of polyurethane over the sealant.

4

Add 2-3 more polyurethane coats.

Step 4

Add 2-3 more polyurethane coats.

5

Shave off any bumps or uneven areas.

Step 5

Shave off any bumps or uneven areas.

6

Brush on a final coat of polyurethane.

Step 6

Brush on a final coat of polyurethane.

7

Reapply the finish every 2-3 years.

Step 7

Reapply the finish every 2-3 years.

8

Set up a tarp in a spot with good air circulation.

Step 8

Set up a tarp in a spot with good air circulation.

9

Choose a latex or oil-based paint.

Step 9

Choose a latex or oil-based paint.

10

Sand the surface down with fine-grit sandpaper.

Step 10

Sand the surface down with fine-grit sandpaper.

11

Spray a paint primer over the wood.

Step 11

Spray a paint primer over the wood.

12

Apply 2-3 coats of paint.

Step 12

Apply 2-3 coats of paint.

13

Use a paint sealant to preserve your finish.

Step 13

Use a paint sealant to preserve your finish.

14

Reapply paint coats as needed.

Step 14

Reapply paint coats as needed.

15

Apply epoxy in a well-ventilated room with a tarp underneath.

Step 15

Apply epoxy in a well-ventilated room with a tarp underneath.

16

Apply a coat of epoxy with a putty knife.

Step 16

Apply a coat of epoxy with a putty knife.

17

Wait for the epoxy to dry and check for uneven areas.

Step 17

Wait for the epoxy to dry and check for uneven areas.

18

Apply at least 3 coats of epoxy finish.

Step 18

Apply at least 3 coats of epoxy finish.

19

Set the epoxy aside to cure for 4-5 days.

Step 19

Set the epoxy aside to cure for 4-5 days.

20

Apply a top coat of wood varnish over the epoxy.

Step 20

Apply a top coat of wood varnish over the epoxy.

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