Weather Protection Paint For Wood

Minwax helmsman spar urethane this is a water based protective clear finish for exterior wood.

Weather protection paint for wood.

Without proper protection from a concrete sealer concrete and masonry can crack chip become discolored and become coated in an unsightly salt layer known as efflorescence. This can lead to it looking old and worn. Like wood concrete and other types of masonry are porous which causes complications when they are continually exposed to the weather. Wood deteriorates if it s exposed to direct sunlight or rain for long periods.

It s generally accepted today that a good acrylic latex exterior house paint will perform as well as or even outlast a good oil base house paint. Latex paint will work better in this situation than oil based paints because it will last longer and you should find it easier to apply. Paint will reflect the uv radiation from the sun and actually protect the wood underneath instead of causing it problems with rot. This type of paint requires no sealer topcoat to protect it from abrasion and moisture.

If you are concerned about weather exposure paint your exterior wood surface with a durable waterproof acrylic enamel. Wood outside is constantly under attack from the weather. Oil based alkyd paint is the best choice for metals that rust as it can protect them from moisture. It protects outdoor furniture doors windows etc.

However on other surfaces such as wood it is less durable and weather resistant than water based paint. Exposed to sunlight rain and moisture as well as temperature changes. So you can rest assured your wood won t crack peel or blister for 10 years. A painted surface retards the penetration of exterior moisture blocks out damaging ultraviolet rays and seals into the wood the natural resins and other oils that can otherwise be weathered out.