Which type of finish for an grill table?

[Dan Carroll]

Hello everyone, I got the idea to take an old weber gas grill and put a wood top on it from a thread I saw not to long ago. What should I stain or seal this with? I have read people are using minwax but the stuff at lowes says for indoor use only. It's redwood I had laying around and needed something for my kettle to use as a work table. It still needs wood for the bottom , but it's useable Please , some input for the stain/sealant would be great! Also I'm trying to put a pic up but can't figure it out from my iPad

 

[Terry K]

Hello Dan use minwax helmsman spar urethane it is a durable clear that is for out or indoor use I don't think I would stain I would leave natural and just clear
If you what to stain first use any of minwax stains and clear over.

 

[Joe F]

Agree with Terry....

1) Redwood has enough natural color, no need to stain.
In fact people stain lesser woods to look like redwood.

2) Use a clear urethane or spar varnish designed for boats/marine environment and it will provide the durability that you need.

 

[Bob H.]

If you don't want the glossy finish, some tung oil will work nicely, it enhances the natural color of the redwood in a way similar to an oiled walnut finish.
It protects the wood, and you can couch it up as needed with more of the oil.

 

[Rich Dahl]

Hello Dan use minwax helmsman spar urethane it is a durable clear that is for out or indoor use I don't think I would stain I would leave natural and just clear
If you what to stain first use any of minwax stains and clear over.

That's what I used on mine and it's holding up very well.