Love this project! I used cedar boards with red mahogany stain. I did adjust the gaps to a 1/4 inch.
Estimated Cost
Less than $100.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I used a pre-stain from Minwax and waited 15 minutes. I followed with one coat of red mahogany stain from Minwax. The final stage was three coats of high gloss Helmsman Spar Urethane (Minwax) with a light sanding using 220 grit sandpaper in between coats.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner