Finishing Deck Furniture

[Edwin Pawlowski]

I've used Penofin. I believe they have some with colors. Check out their web page for more information. Ed

[Leonard Lopez]

I am experimenting with a simple design for a deck chair. I have made it using cypress to eliminate weathering problems, but would like to dye it to a dark red color. I have some Solar Lux left from a previous project. Will it be safe to sit on the chair, or will the dye bleed through to clothing. It that will not work, how about Penofin oil? Can I color it and will it be clothing safe?

Thanks, Len

[DonkeyHody]

Leonard, Not exactly what you asked, but I've had good luck using barn red Cabott deck stain on cypress adirondak chairs. It's not clothing safe immediately, but after a few days in the sun, you're set for about 4-5 years. Easy to renew, doesn't flake like paint.

DonkeyHody "Even an old blind hog finds an acorn every now and then."