Paint, Stain, Varnish, or Preservative? It's Your Choice

Mark Knaebe

Treesearch

Paint, Stain, Varnish, or Preservative? It's Your Choice

Formally Refereed

Authors:

Mark Knaebe

Year:

2013

Type:

Finishlines

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

Source:

USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, FinishLine, 2013; 4 p.

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Abstract

If you’ve ever admired an old, unpainted barn that has survived 100 years or more of weather, it’s easy to wonder why you should use a finish on your home. However, the cracks, fissures, and air spaces that give weathered barn siding its character wouldn’t be acceptable on most houses. For a discussion of weathering and decay see the FinishLine “Outdoor Furniture, Artwork, Fences, and Play Equipment.”

Keywords

paints, stains, water repellent finishes, varnishes, preservatives

Citation

Knaebe, Mark T. 2013. Paint, Stain, Varnish, or Preservative? It's Your Choice. USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, FinishLine, 2013; 4 p.