Hey guys - getting ready to assemble a cedar patio table.
The wife wasnt 100% sold on the red tones in the cedar so i mocked up a couple test pieces. She like the piece stained with a Minwax Cherrywood Gel Stain. Browns up the red hues just enough while also darkening up the white streaks in the wood. The thought of putting gel stain on the entire table (48"x48") doesnt sound awesome...
I really want a topcoat that will be durable as we plan to leave the table outside year round (Ohio). So that has me thinking a Poly??
I have also seem some sealers but im just not sure that is best for a cedar table that is going to nick and dent easily due to the softness of the cedar...I have some cedar tones fence/deck sealer but i have also seen glowing reviews for Sikkens Cetol sealers...
Just looking for general thoughts/suggestions from you guys who are vastly more experiences with wood finishes for cedar.
The wife wasnt 100% sold on the red tones in the cedar so i mocked up a couple test pieces. She like the piece stained with a Minwax Cherrywood Gel Stain. Browns up the red hues just enough while also darkening up the white streaks in the wood. The thought of putting gel stain on the entire table (48"x48") doesnt sound awesome...
I really want a topcoat that will be durable as we plan to leave the table outside year round (Ohio). So that has me thinking a Poly??
I have also seem some sealers but im just not sure that is best for a cedar table that is going to nick and dent easily due to the softness of the cedar...I have some cedar tones fence/deck sealer but i have also seen glowing reviews for Sikkens Cetol sealers...
Just looking for general thoughts/suggestions from you guys who are vastly more experiences with wood finishes for cedar.