alankulwicki7
Member
Hey all,
I'm installing some barnwood (actually an old chicken coop) over two walls in our basement. The wood is weathered gray with some red paint still left on it. I have cleaned all of the wood to get rid of the moss and lichen that was on it and now want to finish it properly.
Since there is still some paint on it and I am treating it like it is lead paint, I would like to add a finish to it. Not necessarily to change the look of the wood but to seal the paint in.
I've looked at satin poly, shellac, varathane, waterlox, etc. It seems like each one will darken the wood some (which I am ok with) but which finish would be the best?
I'm looking for a matte or low sheen finish that is easy to apply.
I do not have a sprayer so roller or brush is my method of application.
Any advice is appreciated!
I'm installing some barnwood (actually an old chicken coop) over two walls in our basement. The wood is weathered gray with some red paint still left on it. I have cleaned all of the wood to get rid of the moss and lichen that was on it and now want to finish it properly.
Since there is still some paint on it and I am treating it like it is lead paint, I would like to add a finish to it. Not necessarily to change the look of the wood but to seal the paint in.
I've looked at satin poly, shellac, varathane, waterlox, etc. It seems like each one will darken the wood some (which I am ok with) but which finish would be the best?
I'm looking for a matte or low sheen finish that is easy to apply.
I do not have a sprayer so roller or brush is my method of application.
Any advice is appreciated!
