March 2006
by Ted Cushman
Clear finishes that preserve the natural look of exterior woodwork take a beating in any climate but have an even harder time withstanding the onslaught of sun, salt, and moisture in coastal climes. In this article, we go to boatbuilders, paint chemists, door-finishing specialists, and marine carpenters to find out how to apply and maintain the most durable clear finishes on high-end custom homes.
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In the Clear No clear finish can beat the sun for long, but there are ways to improve the odds Ted Cushman High-end homes in prime locations often boast the best in exterior woodwork, including costly entry doors of oak, mahogany, teak, or even cherry. And that means potential trouble. Entry doors on a coastal home stand directly in harm's way, sandwiched between the indoor and outdoor climates and often facing blazing sun, soaking rain, and drying wind. One solution is to protect the entry door with durable solid-color paint. "I've worked on 200-year-old exterior doors and shutters whose wood
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