Epoxy!? What is best for outdoor use? - Home Tiki Bars

A Alefoot Member Joined: Oct 05, 2011 Posts: 10	A Alefoot Posted posted on Mon, Nov 14, 2011 5:54 PM On 2011-11-14 06:47, Hula Dog wrote: ... put down a layer of epoxy and then once that's dry, add a few coats of high grade marine varnish, the marine varnish should be sufficient to protect against UV and other elements. It's done a lot in home boat building; stripper canoes etc. Expect to need to apply lots of coats, not just a few, and be prepared for annual scuff and recoat. IMO, probably best to go with a traditional spar varnish rather than a polyurethane, since the polys are a pain for touch-up.

On 2011-11-14 06:47, Hula Dog wrote:
... put down a layer of epoxy and then once that's dry, add a few coats of high grade marine varnish, the marine varnish should be sufficient to protect against UV and other elements.
It's done a lot in home boat building; stripper canoes etc. Expect to need to apply lots of coats, not just a few, and be prepared for annual scuff and recoat. IMO, probably best to go with a traditional spar varnish rather than a polyurethane, since the polys are a pain for touch-up.

Post #613958 by Alefoot on Mon, Nov 14, 2011 5:54 PM