How do I seal barn wood?
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Frank
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I have some old barn wood that I am bring into the house to hang my cast iron on, want to leave it natural, but need to seal it, any suggestions,
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Seal by painting with a flat polyurethane, not gloss.
I would use a matte polyurethane on it , make sure to use a matte , to keep it looking natural & rustic . You can also try a sealing wax , but that might give it a slight sheen, but if it will be in the kitchen, you might want that ??? What ever you try , definitely try it first on a scrap piece of wood , or on the back.
Hi Frank! Here is some information for you. Good luck on your project! Merry Christmas.
http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/finish-barn-wood/
http://www.makingjoyandprettythings.com/clean-refinish-barnwood-3-easy-steps/
First I’d treat it with termite killer, and let it air out. Brush off any dust and dirt.
Then I’d use a flat or matte polyurethane, water based will be fine for your purposes. Two full coats with a high quality brush.