Of course paint is unequaled at protecting the wood from its two biggest enemies.
Most durable wood furniture finish.
Outdoor finishes simple to super durable.
That means the table dented and scratched easily.
Most durable furniture finish around children.
This method uses electrostatic paint guns to coat the metal with pigments before.
They all require maintenance.
Moisture and ultraviolet uv light.
Even the best behaved kids wreak havoc on furniture from accidentally spilling fruit juice on the table or nicking the side of a dresser with a toy.
The best most durable color finish for metals is a process called powder coating.
They provide a natural appearance with a variety of satin semi gloss and glossy sheens and are ideal for kitchen cabinets doors furniture and floors but not recommended for outdoor use.
Wherever a scratch occurred there was a point of infiltration for the elements and the finish simply lifted from there.
Moisture causes the wood to rot and sunlight bleaches out its natural color.
Choose a finish to match your skill level.
Of all the evaporative finishes lacquer nitrocellulose and acrylic water and solvent based fare the best in terms of overall durability.
At our high elevation the uv rays are particularly potent and there aren t many film finishes that can survive that kind of torture.
Oil based polyurethane is the most durable finish you can apply by hand and catalyzed lacquer and varnish are the most durable sprayed finishes.