chiminea seal question

[skybluescooby]

Hi,
Got a clay chiminea last week, used it every night so far until last night when it cracked
went out and got it "swapped" today , Jumped onto t'internet this morning and found out more about them.
It is suggested that they be sealed before use i have an acrylic floor seal in the garage , the type used on concrete imprinted drives, can i use this to seal it ????

 

[breezer]

yes and it will probably burn really realy bright for a while

what did the internet instuctions say to seal it with?


if not what does the manufaturer suggest you do?

 

[skybluescooby]

Cheers.
This is what they said...........

It is absolutely mandatory to apply a sealer to the outside of your chiminea. The manufacturer recommended finishes are Future acrylic floor finish or a wood sealer, such as Thompson's Water Seal. The sealer keeps moisture from seeping into the clay. Remember that your chiminea is painted, not glazed like ceramic tile, and the paint offers very little protection from moisture. In fact, the sealer will protect and extend the life of the paint finish. The chiminea should be resealed at least once a month during periods of use.

If you use the acrylic floor finish, the easiest way to apply it is to use a trigger-type spray bottle. You can rinse the spray mechanism with hot water and it can be reused many times. You can also use the same type of sprayer for an oil-based sealer, but the solvents may render the sprayer inoperative after one use. (That's why I elected to use the acrylic floor finish on MY potbellied friend!)



Think i will just brush mine on ??
Do you have to do anything with the interior at all ???

 

[masona]

Hi,
Got a clay chiminea last week, used it every night so far until last night when it cracked

They are only for very small heat, and like me I overdone it one night and it blew apart It's now a flower pot.

Best to go for cast iron chiminea and you can heat it up as much as you like

 

[breezer]

come on, MUST see a picture of that. (Blown apart chimena )

 

[masona]

Please don't laugh

 

[JohnD]

Araldite mixed with brick dust will make it into a more attractive flowerpot (but not fireproof)

 

[Thermo]

so will a sledgehammer!