The title says it all. I am building a new stand and I am trying to find the best method to seal the wood so it lasts for decades. We all know sooner or later a stand will get some water on it. Any advice would be apprenticed including the best type of wood to use. Thanks in advance!
Best way to seal wood against saltwater
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The best would be oiled Teak, not coated with a varnish or clear coat.
Teak has the most oil naturally impregnated in it, thats why it would be the best for a stand. That is if longevity is your goal. The wood would need to be later maintained by oiling again, prabably 1 to 2 years, depending on the wear. But it is costly because it is the best wood for this. Not stands, but boats. Mainly the decks on more expensive boats.
If your not looking into oiling your stand as an added maintenance. Or just dont like teak and/or the price it costs, I would strongly suggest an epoxy finish over any other kind of wood.
Teak has the most oil naturally impregnated in it, thats why it would be the best for a stand. That is if longevity is your goal. The wood would need to be later maintained by oiling again, prabably 1 to 2 years, depending on the wear. But it is costly because it is the best wood for this. Not stands, but boats. Mainly the decks on more expensive boats.
If your not looking into oiling your stand as an added maintenance. Or just dont like teak and/or the price it costs, I would strongly suggest an epoxy finish over any other kind of wood.
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I would think several coats of epoxy paint would be best . Teak would be real nice but more than a little Pricey ! cover all the screws/nails whatever You use to hold it all together. Then paint . This should last Ya a good long time !
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This is no minor league stand @HawaiianReef ! Lol. A bubinga and teak stand is some major league stuff lol.
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Lol. Well, unless someone says they are on a budget I assume no budget and that they want something quality and timeless.
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If your looking to keep the natural wood or stain look, top it off with clear epoxy. Mix it thin and pour it on. Buy in the gal. These guys usually have it at a right viscosity and pretty reasonable. Like under 100 buck per gal total with catalyst:
http://www.polymercompositesinc.com/
The guy also makes his own epoxy, only guy I've ever found who does. So he can really be helpful on Any questions you'd have. If its about epoxy... He knows it.
I had a bubinga pool cue, like about 20 years ago. I paid 2k for it.... Used.
That stand would be known, definitely
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Thanks everyone for the helpful insights. I should have mentioned this is a budget project, sadly I cant seem to win the lotto haha! But I am not against spending money where it counts as long as its reasonable. What would be the best kind of epoxy to use?
you can flex seal the inside. It's like a rubber paint
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Will it hold up over years or does it need to be reapplied form time to time?
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I used 2x4's plywood and a slab of a big cut down tree for the top for the tank to sit on.
I didn't do anything inside for sealing the wood..
I get crazy and will change my stand before it has time to rot. I am always looking to timber and build.. drives my wife nuts
I didn't do anything inside for sealing the wood..
I get crazy and will change my stand before it has time to rot. I am always looking to timber and build.. drives my wife nuts
Since you can use flex seal to fix your roof outside...I don't think it will have any trouble standing up to sump moisture
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Ive been a professional boat builder since 1982. White oak not red. do not seal with epoxy you'll trap moisture in. best case most wood runs 8%ish moisure content. Most important is to design to ventilate and not trap water or moisure. A good oil based deck stain may be about as good as it gets for sealing. Not sure about fumes though.
Up above, I left a link to "polymer composites".
Or you could go to a local "West Marine" and buy some "West Systems" epoxy. Thats really good epoxy also. It's just that the West Systems cost about double of what Polymer Composites cost. Both are Awsome.
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