Is it possible to weatherproof plywood?

Esho · 2016-11-24 09:45:27

I have a sheet of plywood and I am thinking about using it to make a door for a children's hut. Would oil based paint weather proof it or would it just die after a winter or two?

24-11-2016 10:45AM

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I have a sheet of plywood and I am thinking about using it to make a door for a children's hut.

Would oil based paint weather proof it or would it just die after a winter or two?

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#2 24-11-2016 05:23PM

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You need to coat it in epoxy resin 2-3 coats should do it maybe a bit more for the sides.

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#3 24-11-2016 05:24PM

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Marine ply would be a better option.

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#4 25-11-2016 12:44PM

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Cain Incalculable Queue wrote: »

Marine ply would be a better option.

Make sure to varnish the sides and on cuts you make on it to help keep it waterproof

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