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Mon, Jan 8, 07 at 7:42
| I recently acquired several beautiful old shutters, and I want to hang them on a fence in my garden.
The paint is all crackly and wonderful, and I want to preserve it. What sort of coating should I use to keep the paint as it is, and protect the shutters from further deterioration from the elements? Thanks for your ideas!
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- Posted by craftylady-2006 (My Page) on Mon, Jan 8, 07 at 17:53
| One of the gals in the Garden Junk forum uses a "marine varnish" on her outdoor wood pieces. I've not used it before but I would think two or three coats of the varnish to really protect the shutters - depending on the brand used. Would love to see pics of the shutters if you can post them. Sal |
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| Thanks so much, Sal! Marine varnish makes perfect sense. Garden Junk forum???? How did I not find this forum before? I'm going over there now... thanks! I will post photos of the shutters once they're varnished. Maureen |
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