Juxtaposing Water & Wood Outdoors
Hastings Wood Grain Tile Outdoors
Since 1885, Hastings, a privately-owned company, has been a leading provider of decorative architectural products. Originally founded in Hastings-on-the-Hudson New York, as a manufacturer of asphalt and concrete materials has now evolved into Hastings Tile & Bath which influences contemporary style.
Hastings Tile & Bath is moving into th outdoor living arena with this new contemporary porcelain-wood grain tile. The application looks like a traditional yet modern wood deck with none of the wear of traditional wood.
Hastings Tile looks like real wood
Juxtaposing water and wood can be an intimidating prospect. The PLI Distressed Wood Series uses porcelain tiles to create a ‘wood’ effect, without the troubles of maintaining wood itself. The tiles are non-slip, great for pool areas, low to zero maintenance, and easy on the eyes and feet. If you like wood treatments in white, black or brown this product is for you and can be used both indoors and outdoors.
Don’t leave your imagination inside, bring it outside with these wonderful new tile applications.
These are my outside views…Marcia Blake
Charlly commented:
I would definitely necommerd priming it. you should use a latex primer sealer designed to stick to glossy surfaces. then paint with a latex interior paint in the finish of your choice. i would suggest a semi-gloss to give you a better/more durable finish. i would not suggest using an oil, as they are getting to be very expensive, and a lot a regions will be forced by the EPA to stop selling in the next couple years. also, try to get a premixed black. don't let the paint store tint it black. if the store you go to doesn't have black already on the shelf, go to another store. if they mix it, the paint wont do as well. i would apply a couple coats of paint and not coat with a lacquer/varnish. these types of product WILL YELLOW over time. they get more yellow, and cloudy as time goes by. if you MUST clear coat, use a latex polyurethane. it will stay completely clear.I would suggest:Primer:Benjamin Moore Fresh start All purpose primer 023-00finish: Benjamin Moore Ironclad Latex Metal & Wood Enamel 363-80Clear(if you must):Benjamin Moore Stays Clear LAtex Polyurethane
Luis commented:
Using Paste Wax twice a year actually ptteocrs furniture. Vinegar is not the best thing for wood (GREAT FOR ALMOST EVERYTHING ELSE), and furniture does not get thirsty though it can get weathered; oil isn't needed if you use paste wax.Use Paste Wax, your furniture only needs to be wiped with a dry cloth diaper. It'll be SUPER shiny. And as for the Wax build-up myth, it's a a highly marketed myth.
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