Wood stain questions ?
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flower
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Originally Posted by DrTITO
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I am in the process of building a new canopy, an extra tall one for my 125 I have one 250 watt M.H. lamp, some T-5s, and I will buy 2 more M.H. lamps (later) and 2 moon light (soon).
My question , do/should I stain the inside part of the canopy? Just not sure.
%% The one I bought is stained...I think to protect from water damage, it should be sealed some how.
http:///forum/post/3105681
I am in the process of building a new canopy, an extra tall one for my 125 I have one 250 watt M.H. lamp, some T-5s, and I will buy 2 more M.H. lamps (later) and 2 moon light (soon).
My question , do/should I stain the inside part of the canopy? Just not sure.
%% The one I bought is stained...I think to protect from water damage, it should be sealed some how.
gypsana
Active Member
Just staining it is really not going to do much. If you want to protect the wood from mildew and salt creep you will have to apply a wood sealer like a polyurethane. They do make these in water based formulas. It will just need to be fully cured before being exposed to moisture.
drtito
Member
All most done with the sheet work of the canopy still need to drill some holes, put in the hooks for M.H. lamps and some other goodies.
i had white paint on the inside of my last canopy, that was built from plywood and too heavy. Now, Its made of a frame that I skinned with 1/4 sheet of oak.
Should I stain the outside with stain and paint the inside white with oil based paint ?????
NOTE :This time I wanted to use some sheets of polished alumanum in the back, sides, and front where I can fit it or Is that a no no ?
i had white paint on the inside of my last canopy, that was built from plywood and too heavy. Now, Its made of a frame that I skinned with 1/4 sheet of oak.
Should I stain the outside with stain and paint the inside white with oil based paint ?????
NOTE :This time I wanted to use some sheets of polished alumanum in the back, sides, and front where I can fit it or Is that a no no ?
jackri
Active Member
The aluminum will corrode if it comes into contact with any salt... and fast.
I would also use polyeurathane to coat the inside of your canopy. I put 3 coats on the stand I made because I alway get drops of water from something... wipes right off and never soaks in -- which is a big deal in untreated wood.
I would also use polyeurathane to coat the inside of your canopy. I put 3 coats on the stand I made because I alway get drops of water from something... wipes right off and never soaks in -- which is a big deal in untreated wood.
drtito
Member
Guess I need some polyurethane then. I will try to finsh up what I can tonight and do some more work tomarrow.tomarrow
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