ricklab Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 I have cut out a marker to be used outside. I used 3/4" cypress. Should I leave it natural or put an exterior poly on it? I am leaning towards leaving it natural but not sure what weathered cypress looks like. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 Any finish will break down outdoors and will have to be refinished in time. Cypress will hold up outdoors without a finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 (edited) I believe it will turn gray over time. I'd talk to a boat person. Lot's of teak is used on boats. I think there is a Teak Oil for it, but like all outside stuff it has to be reapplied occasionally. Never mind! Early in the morning and only my first cup of coffee. I read Cypress, when I pressed reply, by brain turned to Teak..... forget what I said above. I will now start on my second cup of coffee. Edited April 7, 2016 by Scrappile Scrolling Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 (edited) I have used a lot of cypress. As Paul said it turns a nice silver gray color. For my outdoor projects I like to use a transparent deck sealer/water proofer. I seal my deck every few years and try to save a small quantity (pint) for my scroll saw projects. Edited April 7, 2016 by NC Scroller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 Glad you asked this Rick, as I just got my hands on some cypress drops and wanted to do some outdoor signs........Once again i learn something in the Village ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvman44 Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 Turns silver gray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 I have cut out a marker to be used outside. I used 3/4" cypress. Should I leave it natural or put an exterior poly on it? I am leaning towards leaving it natural but not sure what weathered cypress looks like. Hang n here ,You'll get lots of suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjones Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 I use a lot of cypress for outdoor signs, and tend to leave most of them natural, as cypress is naturally bug and rot resistant, and as stated above in time it will take on a nice grey color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharleyL Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Yup, it will turn silver gray, in time, on it's own. The only finish that I might apply would be to the lettering. Choose a color that will be easy to read on a silver gray background. Charley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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