Hello all,

I have been helping my neighbor pressure wash his deck. He pressure washed his Padauk bench which was covered in years of dirt and mold as it lives outdoors all year round.

The bench is now stripped of all finish and dirt, so it is basically just bare wood. I'm thinking the wood should be lightly sanded to remove any raised grain and make the bench seat, back, and arms smoother.

The question is, what can he use to seal and protect the wood? I have looked online and apparently Boiled Linseed Oil is not recommended for Padauk. I was unable to find a good recommendation for this scenario.

Can anyone make a suggestion for a finish that will protect the wood, and withstand being outdoors? I expect that any finish will have to be renewed periodically. Help?

Thanks!
Ed