Best Idea for sealing my newly purchased cypress BGE Tables

Chris

Alright, let me start by saying that the BGE Store and its staff is unbelievable!!!!! It was the only place in the world I would buy way too much stuff and not be regretting it when I went out the door! I ended up with all kinds of racks, pans, chips, new bands, etc and even bought a BGE Table for my Large Egg and one for my small. A little overboard I know, but I had to get a nice home for them to rest in on our new deck and wanted the ability to move them around seperately.[p]This leads me to my question. I was instructed that if you are going to cover the egg and table, you must seal the Cypress wood to prevent mold growth. I do not want to paint as the wood looks incredible, thus I am needing some advice as to the best clear coats sealer to use. I just can't stand the thought of my babies being out in the elements and not covered (otherwise I would just let the table turn to its grey state). Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Once again, I love the board and am taking vigorous notes from all you professionals along the way![p]THANKS!!!!

The Naked Whiz

Chris,
I used Minwax Helmsman Spar Varnish on my tables. It seems to hold up pretty well, but you still need to keep it covered if it is going to be wet a lot as mildew seems to be able to get into it and discolor it.[p]TNW

Chrispy Bob

Chris, I have used both Thompson Water Seal and Olympic Sealing Stains with good results. [p]CB[p]

Unknown

Chris, Get some terps and boilrd linseed oil. Mix 50/50 an apply. Do this daily for a period of time and the whenever needed.

Chris

josie,
Thanks to all for your help!!![p]Josie:[p]I am a novice here and am a little unsure of what you are referring to as to the two solutions that need to be mixed. I assume it is Linsead oil and something else. Thanks for the help![p]Chris

Toy Man

josie, reminds me of an old gunsmith saying about putting this mixture on gunstocks:[p]Once a day for a week..[p]Once a week for a year..[p]Once a year forever...[p]

usa doug

Chris,
Two coats of Thompson's twice a year. Varnish and other coatings peel and need too much attention.[p]For myself, take two Tylenol and go to bed,
Doug