Dr. Deb to Anton Shepelev:

What kind of paint should you recommend for the
kitchen and bathroom in a log building: vapor-
permeable or not?

It depends on several things, but I do have one
over arching question, "Why paint at all?" After
all, you spent a great deal, both now and in long
term maintenance, to have a log home, why cover
the object of your affection with a film finish?

I was inexact because English is my second language.
I meant a transparent coating that would preserve
the wood texture and color. Untreated wood will be
turning yellower and darker and will become nearly
black in about 25-40 years. It happened with my
previous house, and should like to prevent it this
time.

Futhermore, where much vapour is generated untreated
wood will actually decay.

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