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weathering a wooden box

riddler95 · 2011-01-12 17:31:23

Hi Iam looking for advice on weathering a dog box. We have a rectangle box made from plywood and was wondering is there a paint or varnish that would damp proof it. Thanks for any suggestions

12-01-2011 6:31pm

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riddler95

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Hi
Iam looking for advice on weathering a dog box.
We have a rectangle box made from plywood and was wondering is there a paint or varnish that would damp proof it.
Thanks for any suggestions

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#2 12-01-2011 8:14pm

Joey the lips

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No i dont believe so, Even if you cover it as the wood expands and contracts it will eventually allow moisture in. I would put felt on the top and soak the sides in varnish. Hoever you will need to prob redo it every few years.

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#3 13-01-2011 11:46am

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Thanks for the reply. Probably will go down the felt route. I was thinking there might be a rubber like liquid that would harden after application which would be ideal.

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