Teak oil?

[chiloquinruss]

I have a job to do a very rustic looking OUTDOOR sign. It will be carved into some very light colored juniper (local wood supplier). Question, if after it is carved and painted I'm thinking about giving it several coats of teak oil. The oil tends to yellow the juniper some but is easy to maintain. What are my issues? Rust-Olium has a teak oil with some UV protectors in it, is this a good choice? Thanks in advance for comments. Russ

[richard_saylor]

Over here on the left side of the Cascades I've been using Daly's Seafin Teak Oil for years with good success.

[gene]

Would lindseed oil work? I did some signs for a small golf course out of pine and coated them with lindseed oil . It makes it more water and uv resistant. :)

[bleeth]

Russ:

Teak Oil (and Daly's is one of the best-I used it almost exclusively until the Sikkens line came out) will require a redo on a regular basis. To get a fantastic oiled affect that will last longer you should use Sikkens. They have a variety of wood sealers/top finishers that will even give it a varnished look without the peeling problems of varnish.

[chiloquinruss]

Thanks guys, I'll see if I can get Sikkens here locally otherwise its the net route! :) Thanks again. Russ

[navigator7]

I have a job to do a very rustic looking OUTDOOR sign. Question, if after it is carved and painted I'm thinking about giving it several coats of teak oil. The oil tends to yellow the juniper some but is easy to maintain. What are my issues? Russ

We all know about it. Some forget it. So did this builder and my former customer. Brand new shop. Great builder. Lots of employees. Quality work. Busy making signs and building Cabela stores in the Northwest. Teak and linseed oil soaked rags used by employees on a sign project were ignored and tossed in a pile of floor sweepings. Some think minds were on thoughts of upcoming Forth of July partying??? High ambient temps. Poor housekeeping. ....Poooooif!
Spontaneous combustion.

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[chiloquinruss]

Chuck, thanks for the heads up. I have a rag can with a closable lid but I'm sure it's not fireproof! I'll go out and dispose of them properly, thanks. Russ

[joe]

I'm with Professor Rosenbleeth by using Sikkens. They have many colors of stains. For a natural look I like "Log & Siding. All their coatings have extra UV protection. I've been using it for years and hands down it's the stuff.

Be sure to use a well ventelated room or mask when applying.

Joe Crumlye
www.normansignco.com (http://www.normansignco.com)

[bcondon]

Log and siding was cheap in Maine, only about $68/gal while it is around
$85 in Mass (if you can find it!)..I just sealed a log cabin in Maine and it did an excellent job!

Be prepared for the price shock!

Bob