Timeline for Can I finish a pine loft bed outdoors?
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| Aug 25, 2016 at 1:50 | answer | added | IPA | timeline score: 2 | |
| Aug 24, 2016 at 23:32 | comment | added | Zorgoth | Thanks! I can definitely open the windows, but I am always klutzy. What do you think of using Waterlox's Marine products? They say not to apply in direct sunlight or with rain coming within four hours, which (a) is totally doable [I actually have a canopy structure I can use to prevent much if any rain from falling on it, though] and (b) implies that it's definitely meant to be possible to apply it outdoors, and that if rain falls after four hours it probably won't be the end of the world. Cheaper stuff is good too if it will look nice and especially cure faster. Made separate question. | |
| Aug 24, 2016 at 18:25 | comment | added | martineau | I'm guessing it would be OK — think about how folks finish wooden decks...but you might want to shade it if possible. Sunlight contains a lot of UV, and too much of it might not be too good for whatever finish you end up using if it's not something that's for outdoor use. Something like marine varnish might be a good choice, because it is. | |
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| Aug 24, 2016 at 16:10 | comment | added | keshlam | I'd spread newspapers/drop cloth, lock the cat out of the room, open the windows, put an exhaust fan in the window if you feel you need it, and do the job in the apartment. If you can't open windows, you could consider a water-based poly finish. Apply with pads rather than spray, multiple thin coats until you get the depth you want. ... If you insist on spraying or are feeling klutzy, then yes, outdoor is possible too; watch out for weather and falling leaves, obviously. | |
| Aug 24, 2016 at 15:32 | comment | added | mmathis | Welcome to HomeImprovement.SE. You may get better answers for this question at Woodworking.SE. I've flagged your question so a moderator can look at moving it over. | |
| Aug 24, 2016 at 15:29 | history | asked | Zorgoth | CC BY-SA 3.0 |