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How to let "new" mahogany go grey? How to let "new" mahogany go grey?
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Looks great

Still, I like the mahogany better..

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Varnished, not grey. If it is let to go grey it may as well be teak as it will last untreated, mahogany won't.
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For mine, natural teak outside, varnished mahogany (preferably satin) in.
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Exterior mahogany will raise one's stress level and reduce their lifespan by 10%.
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