On 3/29/2015 12:15 PM, Anton Shepelev wrote:
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.


Water based is less likely to change colors