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05-23-05, 07:15 AM

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rafters in bath

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ive got 3 white oak exposed rafters in my bathroom. i was thinking of sealing with deck sealant or even sikkens cetol 1( happen to have) my thought was if its good for outdoor weather OK for moist bath?

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05-23-05, 10:10 AM

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If you have a problem with moisture in your bath, correct the inadequate exhaust ventilation. Then you can coat your wood with almost any finish.

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05-23-05, 10:14 AM

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I agree with chfite. If the wood is in nice shape I believe it would look good with poly or varnish on it.

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05-23-05, 12:55 PM

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no moiture problem ie.. fan and window, just that there will be moisture at some limited time. this is a new installation and i was just curious about sealer and poly. thanks though

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05-23-05, 07:17 PM

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Personally I would stain and poly [or just poly] a color to suit me. Poly and varnish both come in 3 sheens [satin,semi, and gloss] Since its your home pic what you like and go with it.

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