The combination has worked amazingly well for me on a west facing exterior oak door that looks as good today as it did after refinishing 7 8 years ago.
Clear coat for exterior wood door.
Clear gloss 275 voc oil based exterior spar urethane 2 pack.
There are three basic clear finishes for outdoor furniture.
Just brush one of these products on a mahogany entryway a redwood deck or cedar siding and the wood will stay as fresh and bright as the day it was cut.
Of the three clear exterior finishes exterior oil is by far the simplest finish to apply.
The best clear finish for an exterior door is 3 coats of clear epoxy followed with 2 3 coats of spar varnish.
Many clear finishes add a rich warm amber tone to the wood.
To find exterior clear finishes that contain an adequate amount of the uv resistant additives you usually have to go to a marina in a coastal area or find one of these marinas online and purchase by mail order.
The reason we consider this product as the overall best exterior polyurethane is because you can use it both indoors and outdoors woodworking projects.
After the second coat of captain s varnish i sand working up to 320 grit paper to dull the surface completely.
However if your project is a light color whether stained or unfinished wood it is best to protect it with a finish that remains crystal clear.
Between coats i start sanding with 240 grit following the same sequence as i did when prepping for the initial coat.
You can choose whichever look you prefer for your project.
Others remain crystal clear.
Exterior oil exterior varnish and an epoxy sealer with an exterior varnish topcoat.
They provide a natural appearance with a variety of satin semi gloss and glossy sheens and are ideal for kitchen cabinets doors furniture and floors but not recommended for outdoor use.
It s less work to keep up the finish than to replace.
Previous varnish only finishes only lasted 2 3 years.
Crystal clear or amber tone.
After flipping the door i coat the perimeter edges first then proceed to work from the center out.
Judging by the labels on the cans of exterior grade clear finishes at paint stores and home centers the job of keeping wood looking good seems downright easy.
Inside our homes we re surrounded by wood furniture cabinets millwork and other wood items with beautiful finishes and without much thought we simply expect.
Minwax helmsman indoor outdoor spar urethane best overall polyurethane for exterior wood doors.
Polyurethane wood finishes are synthetic coatings that prove highly durable and water resistant making them the best clear coat for wood protection.