Most bench paint fails at the wood, not in the can. Sand it, prime it and wait for the wood to dry, and two thin coats will outlast five rushed ones.
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- A cover fails for two reasons: it is too small, or it cannot breathe. Measure first, then argue about waterproof ratings.
- A wooden bench needs two things. Water has to run off it, and the wood has to hold a little oil. Here is the wash, the oil, the gray and the winter, in order.
