Is There A Clear Varnish Paint That Lasts Longer Than A Year ?

[up2you2]

I have a Thai style house the drawback being that there is a lot of painting maintenance.

I initially started of using ICI Cuprinol Woodstain Satin Finish H212 this only lasted a year.

Then my new painting contractors suggested Akzo Nobel Sadolin Yacht Clear Gloss with special UV and Salt Water Protection, this alternative didn't even last as long as the ICI product.

I am looking for a paint, and also a filler that bear extreme conditions of UV sunlight along with monsoon rains.

Any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[sotsira]

Preparation before application could be the reason why it only lasts a year.

I would also go to a boat/yacht supplier and get a recommended varnish from them that should be more durable for longer lasting.

[bbradsby]

Prep is KEY for coatings, and often the difference between a good & bad job. RTFM, as they say, and don't skimp on the prep labor & materials. let us know what you ultimately use, and how it turns out, eh?

[LennyW]

I did an outdoor teakwood table with TOA Boat Varnish 3 years ago, still perfect, the table was sanded back to the bare wood and for mixing with thinner for the initial coats i used TOA Alkyd thinner No 21.

[billd766]

I was going to try Sadolin but unfortunately the nearest place to me that stocks it is about 125km away.

the OP thinks this is not a good product but does anyone know of a better one?

[katabeachbum]

I was going to try Sadolin but unfortunately the nearest place to me that stocks it is about 125km away.

the OP thinks this is not a good product but does anyone know of a better one?

Beger semi gloss, on teak rails, sanded and cleaned with Beger product, exposed to sun but no rain, 2 years

the more sun hours during a day, the less varnish left

Is there any varnish available here with Euro spec? Most yacht products back home are good for 5-10 years like Hempel, National etc

[billd766]

I was going to try Sadolin but unfortunately the nearest place to me that stocks it is about 125km away.

the OP thinks this is not a good product but does anyone know of a better one?

Beger semi gloss, on teak rails, sanded and cleaned with Beger product, exposed to sun but no rain, 2 years

the more sun hours during a day, the less varnish left

Is there any varnish available here with Euro spec? Most yacht products back home are good for 5-10 years like Hempel, National etc

Unfortunately for me I need to redo the front balcony which is wood though what sort I am not sure.

It is about 10 x 3 metres and exposed to both sun and rain at the ends but the centre is pretty much protected.