While there are thousands of colors to choose from most picnic tables are painted a glossy forest green dark brown or black.
Best finish for redwood picnic table.
Acrylic latex paints resist the chipping flaking and chalking that are characteristics of traditional oil paints and you can expect the coating to last 10 to 15 years.
If you are planning to set an umbrella for your table let us know and we ll perform a standard perforation of 2 inches in the center of the table.
Although you may like to make or buy a wooden picnic table all wood does not make good picnic tables.
By far it is the most convenient and sustainable finish for redwood.
The burl wood headboard shown above was finished in tung oil.
I recommend stopping by your home depot and looking at the sample boards of colors available.
Sun uv rain snow and ice and will last at least 6 years before having to re coat.
The absolute best product to put down would be the behr premium semi transparent stain.
It has complete protection against.
Choose the best treatment.
Redwood tends to crack and peel when treated with exterior finishes such as varnishes and polyurethanes.
The best finish for a picnic table is one that will hold up to oily liquids from meals as well as paint and glue from home improvement or kid s craft projects.
On the other hand oil treatments for redwood should also be avoided because of its susceptibility to mildew which contributes to wood darkening.
Best redwood offers 4 types of redwood finishes.
Redwood is the most decay resistant wood that grows in north america and we use the best sealant on the market to keep the gorgeous natural wood tones from fading quickly.
Recommended way to keep your furniture looking great and lasting longer.
Finishing options choosing the right finish can help keep your redwood looking exactly how you want it.
The best outdoor furniture for under 100 cedar fades beautifully but is easy to ding or dent.
They are also difficult to apply and remove at the same time.
Choose a picnic table paint or stain.
Umbrella perforation is optional.
For interior or exterior finishes whether you want a clear or tinted finish our finish guides can help you choose apply and enjoy a finish that help protect your redwood for years.
For instance pinewood is a poor choice for a picnic table as it lacks durability and you can t clean spills easily from its surface.
Tung oil finishing is a great choice for burl coffee tables mantels and shelves table bases and more it is an especially good choice to bring attention to details and figure grain like curly burl grain patterns.
Choose the design of your picnic table and benches corners.