I have a short (about 0.5m) length of round oak handrail (probably American white oak) left over from fitting a new handrail on our staircase. My partner wants me to use it to fit a short 'grab rail' in our open-fronted porch, so that it matches with the interior work.
As far as I know the wood has not been treated in anyway, so what would anyone suggest as the best way to treat and/or finish it for outdoor use? I was thinking of Danish Oil or similar 'clear' finish, not paint. It may not last forever outside, but I would like to give it a try if I can get a reasonable lifespan from it.
As far as I know the wood has not been treated in anyway, so what would anyone suggest as the best way to treat and/or finish it for outdoor use? I was thinking of Danish Oil or similar 'clear' finish, not paint. It may not last forever outside, but I would like to give it a try if I can get a reasonable lifespan from it.