How to make my dining table made of solid pine wood, outdoor proof?

[adrianyung]

I am planning to have my existing dining table to be used for outdoor purpose. What can I use t make the table more outdoor resistant? 

[EricL]

Hello @adrianyung, 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's wonderful to have you join us, and thank you for sharing your question about using your Pine table for outdoor use.

I suggest having a look at Bondall 1L Gloss Monocel Gold Marine Clear Timber Varnish  as an overall sealer for your table. It will provide two very important things to protect your pine table UV protection and moisture contamination. The sun and heavy moisture are the things that will deteriorate your Pine table.

However, before we proceed any further, would it be possible for you to post a photo of the table. This will give our members a chance to assess it. We can then make recommendations on what you can do to further protect your table.

If you need a hand posting the photos, please let me know.

Eric

[adrianyung]

Hi Eric,

Thanks for replying. Below are the pictures of the table and also the chair which is made of the same wood material. Basically this is from Ikea. 

[EricL]

Hello @adrianyung 

Thank you for posting photos of your pine table. In order for the Bondall 1L Gloss Monocel Gold Marine Clear Timber Varnish to bond properly to the timber surface. It'll be necessary to sand off all the current varnish on the table and chairs. I suggest using an electric sander to make it easier to prepare the table.

This would also be a good opportunity to repair any damage with filler and tighten up the screws of the table. I recommend a minimum of two coats for optimum protection.

Here is a handy step-by-step guide: How to restore wooden furniture. 

Please remember to wear personal protection such as gloves, goggles and a mask while working on your table.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[bluejam00]

Hi

The main description says

Features

• UV Resistance
• Australian made and owned
• Hard, durable, marine grade finish
• Heat resistance
• Highly resistant to most household chemicals

But in the Bunnings product section it says Mo to UV. Which one is it? Assuming the SKU was wrong and it is UV resistant.

I also ideally want to apply this directly to a well looked after varnished indoor coffee table and would prefer not to prep the original varnish. Wondering if this stuff will bond well on top of a good varnish.

Thanks!!!

Steve

   

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @bluejam00. It's brilliant to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about varnish.

Being an exterior varnish, the Bondall 1L Gloss Monocel Gold Marine Clear Timber Varnish is most certainly UV resistant, and that would be an error in the specifications section. I'll have our team adjust that for clarity.

An exterior varnish wouldn't be suitable if your table is for indoor use. Or are you planning on placing it outside? It sounds like you might be, given that the current varnish is in good condition, and it doesn't appear that you'd need to re-coat otherwise. All varnishes, whether they are indoor, like Cabot's 250ml Matt Water-Based Cabothane Clear Interior Varnish, or for exterior use, require the surface to be prepared. A light sanding with 240-grit would ensure an adequate bond between the old and new varnish. You could attempt to coat without abrading the surface, but it would be best to do a test section. Apply one coat to a small test area. Allow to dry. Press sticky tape firmly to the surface and pull off quickly. If the coating comes off, sand back further to a sound surface.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell