1.   Both have a high visibility silver paint finish which protects against knocks and abrasion.

2.   Paint finishes, panel fit and interior fit and finish are all of a standard expected from this price range.

3.   A knotty pine or twig frame is perfect for the Adirondack look, where a crackled paint finish is the perfect patina for shabby chic or a country look.

4.   For this reason, most manufacturers recommend applying a protective sealer to the paint finish after it dries.

5.   It has a three-year guarantee, and can be used on all paint finishes.

6.   It is called Behlen PDE-Milk and is formulated to soften a milk paint finish so it can be scraped off.

7.   Some manufacturers offer a lifetime warranty on the paint finish and one to five years on the hardware.

8.   The paint finish on outdoor furniture can become pitted with exposure to the elements.

9.   This is certainly convenient, but the final paint finish may suffer somewhat.

10.   You can use almost any sealer, like varnish or polyurethane, but they may darken the color of the paint finish slightly.