Furniture and Furnishings - Treating Patio Furniture

I just purchased a patio table and chairs that is made out of Nyotah. I was told (after I bought it) that it must be treated with Linseed Oil twice a year.

Is this true?
Is there an easier way?
If not, can I use a sprayer?

All wood will discolor left unfinshed in the elements, some faster than others. This New Zealand Hardwood should be finished in some fashion, but Linseed oil is not the only option. Tung oil, or Danish oil could be used. If you do decide to go with Linseed oil, cut it half and half with patin thinner or you'll spend all your time waiting for the linseed oil to dry adn won't be able to use your furniture.

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George T.

I have several pieces of "resin" type of patio furniture. It all seems dull now and the color seems to come off it you rub your finger on it. I tried a patio furniture cleaner, but it seems to have made it worse! Is there any way to get the shine back, or at least to protect the color from rubbing off on clothes?

George:

I went to buy Tung Oil last night and it was awfully expensive, plus there was no mention on the instructions for it to be used on outdoor furniture - in fact it said it was intended for indoor use. As for Danish oil - they didn't have it. Is there anything else? What about these products that are spar urethane and are made for outdoor furniture?

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by George:
All wood will discolor left unfinshed in the elements, some faster than others. This New Zealand Hardwood should be finished in some fashion, but Linseed oil is not the only option. Tung oil, or Danish oil could be used. If you do decide to go with Linseed oil, cut it half and half with patin thinner or you'll spend all your time waiting for the linseed oil to dry adn won't be able to use your furniture.

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George T.
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Sorry to be so slow getting back -

Spar varnish would be fine - I was just trying to suggest something easier to apply.

Tung oil finishes (as opposed to pure tung oil) are basically inside finishes. Most paint stores however, only carry teh tung oil finishes - the ones that contain tung oil, but are not 100% tung oil.

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George T.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by vrd1954:
I have several pieces of "resin" type of patio furniture. It all seems dull now and the color seems to come off it you rub your finger on it. I tried a patio furniture cleaner, but it seems to have made it worse! Is there any way to get the shine back, or at least to protect the color from rubbing off on clothes?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Hello again - I haven't gotten any answers to my original concern. Does anyone have a suggestion. I see that George is answering other questions in this area. George, do you have any suggestions for me with my problem? If you need more info, please ask. Thanks-

There is one exterior coating you can use with good results. It's called Incralac, and I doubt anyone local (in your area) is going to ahve it on the shelf. It's about $35.00 a gallon, which is 'way more than you'll need.

Contact:

StanChem Inc.
401 Berlin St.
East Berlin, CT 06023
860/828-0571

Se what they have to say.

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George T.