Cold weather, exposed to elements, what kind of brush for applying to a potting table would you recommend? Will product protect table w/o a cover?
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The product behaves like water. Think painting the sidewalk when you were a kid. Any brush will do though a quality one should work noticeably better since it will hold more liquid during transfer from container to table. Cold won't bother it after application and drying. Follow application instructions. Element exposure is what it is made for including under ground. I'd be hesitant to use it on a potting table though. The material has residual stickiness and an odor that lingers for a few years. It may transfer to the bottom of pots. If you're concerned about termites or boring bees, I suggest treating with Boracare first, then top seal with the non-coppercoat version of woodlife. You'll have to re-treat in a number of years. No different than a wood deck. Good luck!
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It is a penetrating anti-bacterial and fungal formulation. It is quite thin and any decent brush will get it on pretty well. I used it on the outside of my barn and it has been fine through Massachusetts winters for several years. Not sure if you would want to put some kind of finishing coat on after applying this, since it is pretty toxic.
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the cover that comes with it is crap. What I do Is i bought a saucer for sliding in the snow and I use that to cover the flame area when not in use. if you can find a black one it does not look bad. here is a link. Snow Sled Saucer Heavy Duty (Black)
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Personally I think keeping this in a location subject to weather 365 daya a year is not a good idea. Mine is in a semi-covered area and I covered it in plastic to prevent winter snow and ice damage. I also do not store potting soil directly in the soil area, partly because I also use as a server on my deck for parties. Rain does get inside even on the side with the solid cover.
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I know what you mean - I have the same problem on my deck with ice from the snow off the roof or when the eves drip - I use a little of that ice melt that looks like Styrofoam - maybe its not the best idea but it keeps it clean enough so that I can scrape to the wood on a warm day with a shovel ( temps closer to freezing +/-) its always a challenge to keep on top of that in the winter.
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I have used a clean cotton cloth. It's very soft so it won't scratch or damage the wood. Cotton has worked the best with spreading the wax. I have found that synthetic fibers like polyester or rayon don't give an even coat.
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I'm not sure. You might want to cover the wood, but it could also help protect the wood? Maybe google if you can use the product on wood?
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It's just a small little bottle, I used it for sponging. Not sure it would "cover" a table. Spray paint would work better
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I used two coats (1 can) on an outdoor potting bench, which is on the sunny side of my house in AZ (very hot and sunny all summer). So far it's done well, no problems. And it's not really rated for outdoor use. I can't really answer your question because I didn't do what you're asking about, but I hope this helps.
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The cover is rather thick and I suspect it will last a couple of seasons at the very least. My table cover of the same material is exposed to snow, ice, and sun, and so far seems to be holding up well.
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Don't stain the wood. I like the look of aged cedar, much more than that of paint. My beds haven't yet emerged from winter, so I won't know how they fared after 3 months or more buried in snow. In any case, cedar is the only wood I'd use for raised beds because it is so resistant to weather and bugs.
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I used three coats on a 4x8' piece of primed plywood and still had some, maybe a third of a can, left over. I had to thin the paint before the last coat with an ounce of water, to make sure it went on smoothly. I used it for a ping-pong table, and it's held up well. You are probably going to want to use two coats at least. My guess is you could just make it stretch. Sand lightly and dust between coats.
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I did not because I use it on a covered deck;however, I would suggest covering it if you use it out in the open. it is a fabulous grill, so you will want to protect it. I would guess that a tradition inexpensive cover will work. You will want to use the ties to tie it around the legs, or the wind will whisk it away, whether it was made for that grill or not.
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Mine is located on a covered deck, therefore not a lot of exposure to weather. However, I also have a log arbor made from the same white cedar and has been exposed to rain and snow for years and it still looks great. On both items I did apply a high quality red cedar stain. Without stain the cedar will turn gray in color over time (not at all harmful to the wood). Cedar is naturally impervious to rot and insects, so I don't think you need to worry about exposure to weather. The overall quality of the chair is very good... very sturdy and not flimsy at all. I hope this is helpful.
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I would advise against varnish. You do not want to put an insulating material over electronics that can get hot. I also would not worry about ambient moisture, even on a boat. Just mount it vertically. If you are worried about it getting splashed, then you can Google, "Conformal Coating" and read up on it.
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There was no protective coating on our piece. We put several coats of cedar stain/weather-coa on our table for outside use. So far, it has held up well.
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I never use furniture polish on the Rafferty Table, Jane. Sometimes I may use a very slighly damp tee shirt type rag. I have these table a little over a year, and found that this works well.
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I use a pure mineral oil and it works great. I've used "plant" based oils in the past but there is a danger of bacteria growth.Snow River 8-Ounce Wood Oil