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ajp9039
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# Posted: 15 Apr 2020 12:01
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I'm planning to finish the ceiling and trim of my cabin with pine (t&g for the ceiling, 1x4's for the trim). New, unfinished pine is too light for my liking. I know that it yellows/darkens over time, but I'm having trouble finding examples of how much, and how long it takes. Does anybody have photos or experience they can share?
Additionally, I'll likely topcoat the trim with oil-based poly for protection but would prefer to avoid this step for the ceiling as it won't get the same traffic. Does the poly significantly change the color/rate of change. Will they end up looking the same in the long run?
Attached is a photo I found from another poster on this site which accurately represents my ideal color. Should I just stain it up front rather than let it age? If so, will it become even darker over time?
Thank you for your help. I've been lurking here for a while and this forum has been a great resource!
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ICC
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# Posted: 15 Apr 2020 13:59
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Oil based finishes darken or add a yellow cast to he color of the wood. Depending on the stain used the color shift from an oil based clear coat may not be too noticeable.
I have not used oil based clear coats for decades as I do not like the yellowish darkening cast. I've been using the Polycrylic water based finishes for everything from wood trim, T&G walls or ceilings, furniture and hardwood floors. It is milky white in the can and dries to a clear transparent finish. No color tint to it at all. There is a special version of it for floors; costs more and lasts as well as any varnish I ever used, IMO.
I use stains so I can get the color I want. Letting wood age ends up with more gray than brown.
The polycrylic also has a low odor, much nicer to work with. Easy brush clean up too.
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Cowracer
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# Posted: 15 Apr 2020 17:35
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I used Amber Shellac on my T&G. (walls and ceiling)
Very easy to work with, looks good. Moderate protection. Not as good a poly, but any damage can be sanded out and reapplied.
Tim
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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 15 Apr 2020 18:33
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I would certainly test a bit on some extra wood. Home Depot sells small little half pint cans for $3.99 and under, this is for any paints. Its how I buy my paints for my sign making. But intended for testing colors.
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ajp9039
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# Posted: 20 Apr 2020 10:15 - Edited by: ajp9039
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Way ahead of you. This has been sitting in the window of the cabin for a few weeks. While it certainly helps to gauge color now, I't doesn't help estimate how this will age over the next months/years, and I'm ready to move on the project now. I was just looking for others' experience/examples who have had pine up for a long period of time.
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