i have anold cedar chest thats perfectinside but shows its age on the outside. should i sand it before using this product ?
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All I can say is that I put it on a cedar chest that I stripped of old antiquing. I thoroughly sanded the chest and I did not add any further staining or finish, other than the Craftsmen's product. Being used on raw wood, though, the oil only lasts 6 months--at most--before needing to be oiled again.
1547819
If it has any finish on it at all, you should wash it , than sand with 220 sand paper, than take vac with the brush on it clean it good,then put 2 coats on in two days.
1437993
It kind of looks like cedar on the inside. I'm not a wood expert, but it looks real, and it's heavy like real wood. The outside finish looks real, too. I don't think it's a panel like you find on fake wood (you know the kind that sometimes peels away). It's a very nice chest.EDIT:Oh - the description of the product says it is cedar, and I would believe that - it definitely looks and feels like real cedar, like I said above. (It also has that nice cedar smell to it)
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It's cedar, which is naturally weather resistant and will age to a greyish sheen. If you want it to stay like new, then finish the exterior only with your choice of finish. You do not want to finish the interior as that will leach into the soil and damage the plants and/or you if you grow veggies.
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Im no expert here but i would think if you did a light sanding beforehand it would be alright.
1146588
the bench I bought from them can easily do that. it is very sturdy and well put together fi assembled correctly and all bolts tightened. after almost 2 years of service in a damp beach climate in CA I find no change in condition other than than teak weathering to its normal light grey appearance when left in untreated condition.
517119
i would recommend sanding only the surfaces that will show. as i recall, the rougher spots on the alder will stain a loi darker than the rest, so you want to achieve a very uniform color on the surface.
806077
You're welcome. I honestly don't know how this will work with sealed and unstained cedar, but this is a great product and I hope you'll give Amazon feedback on that use.
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Probably, I would sand it down a little first though. If it doesn't match u could tape it off and spray it with some rustoleum spray paint.
2102994
just sand/polish nicks, burrs and rust. then, clean/degrease as necessary. then, apply. reapply for a darker effect.
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i personally just wash the stone, if you're really interested in getting it to look like new buy some sandpaper sand it. make sure when you're through sanding you finish with fine sandpaperto make it smooth and then put veg, oil on the top. i hope this helps you.
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Definitely before. Sanding will aid in pieces fitting well together. I recommend fine sandpaper with a gentle stroke. This wood is almost like cardboard. This furniture has incredible potential, but only for one with patient hands. Success is found in the one doing the work, not the product. Meaning the product is only as good as the user. Good luck. This stuff is cute if assemblied properly.
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You should probably sand. Take the extra time to get a result worth having.
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It is a very nice cedar looking mostly red very vibrant looking color I polyurethane mine and that help it keep its color for over a year now, however I need to sand and polyurethane it again it looks like. But mine stays outside year-round
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I applied this to cedar blocks in June, 2013. The blocks are about the size of playing cards. In March, 2014, they still smell quite like cedar. The more often they are exposed to fresh air, and the general humidity and temperature of that air, these are factors that affect longevity. The short answer is not very often, but your mileage will vary. Small note when applying the oil, don't soak the blocks. Just apply some to the surface using a clean rag or brush.
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i am using this very product for a cedar mailbox post. the product says the green stain will fade over time with weathering and then you can clear seal. this product also says it prevents mold,fungal, etc. growth in addition to rot prevention. so, i'm hoping the wood will last and look good for many years.
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You may want to protect the wood with some wood oil, wax, or water repellant. I used teak oil when I got my bench and kept it outside all summer. I brought it inside in the winter - it gets very cold here and we have lots of snow in MN.
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I bought this to refresh my cedar chips. It has the same fragrance and I have had luck with this, so far. I know you can refresh your cedar block by sanding them lightly. Hope this helps.