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by **Burro** » Thu May 12, 2011 10:21 pm

What does everyone do to protect the interior walls? I really like the nice clean look of the birch walls but I think I may need to seal them? I am worried if I leave them without a sealant then cleaning them will be difficult or they may get stained. I have 2 dogs I am sure will brush up against the walls at some point.

What did everyone do? I used polyurethane on the exterior should I use this on the inside. Will it darken the wood or make is shiny? It seemed to do this on the exterior plywood.

http://www.youtube.com/user/kbird529#g/u · by **KenC** » Fri May 13, 2011 2:51 pm

Hi there,

I sealed my inner walls with Polyacrylic Satin finish by General Finishes, 4 coats, sand with 240 between coats, it is truly a clear finish which claims will not yellow with age.

Rockler General Finish link and reviews
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page ... l%20finish

by **MarkD** » Fri May 13, 2011 2:55 pm

Hi Burro,

You will want to seal the inside - there will be condensation. I used a varnish which yellowed the wood in a good way, but if you want it to be clean looking an epoxy should work good. A good paint store can set you up. Whatever you choose, try it on a piece of scrap first just to make sure.

Have fun, Mark

by **Woodbutcher** » Fri May 13, 2011 3:29 pm

Minwax Helmsman. Tough as nails. Used it in the galley also. Water proof and UV protection to boot!

by **emiller** » Fri May 13, 2011 4:33 pm

I buy most of my wood from here http://www.woodworkerssource.com/ and am doing birch in my standie. They sell and recommended this to me they told me to seal it with this http://www.deftfinishes.com/trade/produ ... ing-sealer and then finish it with this http://www.deftfinishes.com/trade/produ ... ng-lacquer so far I love this stuff.

by **mikeschn** » Fri May 13, 2011 7:36 pm

Woodbutcher wrote:Minwax Helmsman. Tough as nails. Used it in the galley also. Water proof and UV protection to boot!

I used the same. Good stuff!

Mike...

by **Nobody** » Sat May 14, 2011 10:29 am

mikeschn wrote:
Woodbutcher wrote:Minwax Helmsman. Tough as nails. Used it in the galley also. Water proof and UV protection to boot!

I used the same. Good stuff!

Mike...

Yep... & yep - the Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane brings out the natural wood grain without changing the color(hue?). I used it on birch plywood in my galley, & on oak plywood in the cabin, & after nearly 5yrs it's required only minor 'touch-up' to keep it looking good & performing well -

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