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About joseph DeMartino
Expertise
there is not a lot of questions that i'm unable to answer though most referring to home building i do have a lack of extensive knowledge.

Experience
i have been a woodworker for 26yrs.have worked for carpenters doing
custom interiors in some very expensive homes and offices in some commercial buildings as well.anything interior i've done.for the last
11yrs.i've had my own shop.i focus both on restoration as well as accurate reproduction of furniture.focus on primarily 19th and 20th. century.do alot of early to mid 18th century.if i don't know the
answer i have a book relating to it.very into antique

Organizations
i belong to, the national trust for historic preservation
carpenters and joiners of america
antique furniture restorers of america

Education/Credentials
i am primarily self-taught.served a four yr. apprenticeship with a phenominal dutch man,jen(john)derrickson.other than that,on the job.

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Woodworking - Staining Exterior Marine Plywood

Expert: joseph DeMartino - 10/7/2009

Question
I have a 4' X 4' X 1" piece of marine grade plywood that will be used outdoors as an entry ramp to our houseboat. I want to apply a wood stain to make it look nice and also protect it from the rainy environment we have here in Oregon. I was told (by home depot) that before applying any type of deck stain to wood that I first must treat the wood with a wood prep product. Any advice?

Thanks, Tom

Answer
hi tom
     well,first off,i'm unsure i'd stain at all.what i would do in that sort of environment is strictly use a spar varnish.i'd apply two coats and honestly i think the tone from the varnish
would as well supply a very nice stain for you as well as supply an excellent coating.you have to make sure you maintain it at least,once a year as well.good luck
                                Joe

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