Don't Use the Wrong Outdoor Wood and Finish for Your Project

You want your outdoor woodworking projects to last as long as possible. Using the right wood and finish for outdoor projects is important. I'll share with you what has worked well for me to keep my outdoor woodworking projects looking great for years.

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0:00 How to Make Outdoor Projects Last
0:20 What's the Best Outdoor Finish
3:00 How to Apply Outdoor Finish
3:27 Food Safe Outdoor Finish
4:07 Best Selling Woodworking Projects
4:38 Prevent Cedar from Turning Gray
5:11 Using Pressure Treated Wood for Outdoor Furniture
6:06 How Often do Outdoor Wood Finishes Require Maintenance?
6:53 Best Clear Finish for Outdoor Wood Projects?
7:15 Best Wood for Outdoor Projects
7:57 Worst Wood for Outdoor Projects
8:22 Best Screws for Outdoor Wood Projects
9:00 Should You Space Boards Apart on Outdoor Projects?
9:51 Best Wood Glue for Outdoor Woodworking Projects
10:27 How to Make Outdoor Projects Last Longer

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[WalterRiggs]

Number one thing to do is to keep it out of the sun. Any finish, any wood will get gray and start rotting with enough sunshine if you don’t stay on top if it every year, maybe two. As they said at a Woodcraft class I went to on the subject: “Sunshine always wins”. It’s hard to beat a nuclear fireball only 93 million miles away.

[rockymntain]

8:40 "Zinc coated" screws and nails are meant for outdoor usage. As opposed to the common silver colored fasteners which have a thin nickel coating that will not hold up to outdoor weather.

[dougmanter]

Epoxy sealing the end grain. GENIUS TIP!!!

[edwardsmith]

I am a huge fan of 731! And I really like how he goes out of his way and takes the time to get shots that may have been inconvenient that really help a visual learner. The editing is top notch! Thank you Matt

[FixItFrench]

I build outdoor wedding entryways. I have stained and painted many. The ones that have turned out the best were all stained with a spray gun. Also, I like to make an 85° cut on the top of the furniture for water run off 👍🏼👍🏼

[billhawke]

I’m working on some outdoor furniture and trellises and these are some great points. I like the trick with using epoxy on the feet to prevent moisture from soaking into the end grain.
I’m looking forward to some outdoor projects as we head into spring.
Keep up the great work.

[AshLongie]

Nice touch with the epoxy on the open ends this is where it starts to rot doesn't matter what treatment is used but epoxy I will try on next project

[j.d.]

Cast iron bench with IPE slats used Penofin oil finish (brown label). Looks great in a sunny spot. Hit it with oil once a year. So far so good.

[MR-sieq]

I just used Helmsman for the 1st time. Your right 5 coats and bubbles (fish eyes) Never had a issue in all my 50 yrs of using polly or a clear coat. I dont think i will ever use it again. I sanded between coats as usual. Got tired of it and used one coat of quick dry polly and woo lah.
Perfect. I put it on thick, thin and even mixed it with mineral spirits. I don't understand why it wouldn't cover. I even call Minwax.
Ok im done venting. 😅

[kelvingoliday]

Great video! Great advice. A couple more things I do for furniture on concrete patios are: Use Furniture feet to keep it slightly off the ground. Also, I use a cover in the winter months. In places where you get a fair amount of snow, this will save a little work throughout the years.

[SammyHelsper]

I'm a deck builder stain is your friend... Paint is just glue with pigment. I always use Penofin. Easy to use with one or two coats repeat every two years as necessary.

[TheKidFromYTown]

Thank you for all the great tips! I never even thought of putting epoxy on the end grain of outdoor projects.

[divindave]

Deck Paint, That's what use. Make sure the wood is dry, prime it, and heave on the deck paint. You can have it tinted any color you want. It ain't for everybody, but it works just fine for me and lasts for years.

[josephconsuegra]

I’ve used Thomason’s Water Seal for years with great success. Living in South Florida, with all the rains, its always held up great.

[Jackson-T]

For larger projects cedar, redwood, cypress are good choices depending on where you live in the U.S. White oak is also an excellent choice. For higher end options, black locust, teak, and most of the brazilian hardwoods (ipe, jatoba, cumaru, massaranduba) work great.

[scottbionicnerf]

I also have people ask me whether or not they need to use pressure treated lumber anything that's primarily going to be outside, and I've always told them 'no', because didn't always paint their barns or smoke houses when they built them.

[rdmjone]

Such a helpful video! You should have your own television show.

[TheEssentials]

Mr. Matt Outlaw, Sir I've been following you for about 3 years now. It's been awesome to see you evolve the channel. I love how your wife is so involved as well. your not shy to proclaim your faith in christ and you reflect his character in the way you conduct yourself. So just know 731 is a household name in my home lol. from out here in san diego we wish you all the best from my family to yours. Praise God always!

[FunkieThunder]

Great power tip! I hadn’t even considered the epoxy solution and it was sitting right in front of me the whole time!