Ted Mooney, P.E. RET
- Pine Beach, NJ
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Protecting oceanfront copper bar top
I am building a copper bartop for my hotel which is oceanfront and exposed to salt air. Do you recommend using a polyurethane or epoxy coat on it or keeping it natural? thanks
Nick Kauperhotel - Miami, Florida
2004
I think polyurethane is a better choice than epoxy, but whether you want to keep it shiny by coating it or let it age by leaving it bare is something it's hard to help you with from this distance.
Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2004
Nick,
Another option is to use a good lacquer. We use one that is specifically made for copper. With 4-5 coats, you should get up to 10 years protection in salt water environment.
Spring Hill, Tennessee
March 25, 2010
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