Food safe sealer for raised beds
Just got some cedar raised beds for vegetable garden. The cedar is not finished. I want to preserve the cedar and not have it go "silver", so looking around for a food safe UV sealer.
Several options showed up when I did a Google search: mineral spirits, shellac, etc. (a number of products). I'm thinking of doing a shellac with a paraffin wax top on the inside of the bed and then a UV stain on the the outside. Anyone got some other options or thoughts on this? MJ |
Food safe sealer for raised beds
On 4/1/2015 10:15 PM, MJ wrote:
Just got some cedar raised beds for vegetable garden. The cedar is not finished. I want to preserve the cedar and not have it go "silver", so looking around for a food safe UV sealer. Several options showed up when I did a Google search: mineral spirits, shellac, etc. (a number of products). FWIW Mineral Spirits is simply a product thinner and absolutely does not provide protection. I'm thinking of doing a shellac with a paraffin wax top on the inside of the bed and then a UV stain on the the outside. Anyone got some other options or thoughts on this? MJ Regardless of what you use short of an exterior paint the wood is going to eventually fade in color unless you reapply often. Typically clear finishes can last up to 2 years before needing to be reapplied. Your local paint store is going to be able to give you the best advice and what you can expect. |
Food safe sealer for raised beds
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Food safe sealer for raised beds
On 4/1/2015 11:15 PM, MJ wrote:
Just got some cedar raised beds for vegetable garden. The cedar is not finished. I want to preserve the cedar and not have it go "silver", so looking around for a food safe UV sealer. Several options showed up when I did a Google search: mineral spirits, shellac, etc. (a number of products). I'm thinking of doing a shellac with a paraffin wax top on the inside of the bed and then a UV stain on the the outside. Anyone got some other options or thoughts on this? MJ Food safe is not necessary. But a food safe UV protectant is to go get some exterior grade latex BASE. The base is clear, and contains the UV inhibitor. It will protect the wood as well or better than other alternatives. -- Jeff |
Food safe sealer for raised beds
On 4/1/2015 11:15 PM, MJ wrote:
Just got some cedar raised beds for vegetable garden. The cedar is not finished. I want to preserve the cedar and not have it go "silver", so looking around for a food safe UV sealer. Several options showed up when I did a Google search: mineral spirits, shellac, etc. (a number of products). I'm thinking of doing a shellac with a paraffin wax top on the inside of the bed and then a UV stain on the the outside. Anyone got some other options or thoughts on this? MJ Put pond liner inside, making necessary accommodation for drainage, and put whatever you want outside. |
Food safe sealer for raised beds
MJ wrote in
: Just got some cedar raised beds for vegetable garden. The cedar is not finished. I want to preserve the cedar and not have it go "silver", so looking around for a food safe UV sealer. Several options showed up when I did a Google search: mineral spirits, shellac, etc. (a number of products). I'm thinking of doing a shellac with a paraffin wax top on the inside of the bed and then a UV stain on the the outside. Anyone got some other options or thoughts on this? MJ You don't say how big they are. But regardless --- don't worry bout it (said in my best Eastern accent). Cedar will age and any finish put on will wear off -- you'll end up being a slave to it. |
Food safe sealer for raised beds
On Wed, 1 Apr 2015 20:15:59 -0700 (PDT)
MJ wrote: Anyone got some other options or thoughts on this? Soil and wood meet Wood loses even if coated/painted Masonry's a better choice unless you like the shorter life for wood |
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