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I just finished hanging Aspen on the walls and cielings of a cabin in the Mountians. At this moments it looks beautiful. I know with age it will start to turn darker and mabey even yellow a bit. What type of finish should I use on it to slow down this aging process. I want it to be nice and bright as long as possible. Also I would appreciate any comments regarding the use of a “water based” vs a “non-water based” product. If there is not much of a differece I would perfer a water based product. The closest building supply store is a Home Depot about three hours drive away. So if you could recommend any of their brands it would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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By "aspen", I presume you mean "aspenite" or "OSB"--4x8 sheets 7/16th thick? Rustic, it is! Try water-based polyurethane to seal it--it doesn't yellow and has no odor to speak of.
*Good suggestion....thanks. By "aspen" I meant t & g 4 and 6 inch pieces put up in a random pattern. Your suggestion of a water based polyurethane is great however. Thanks.
*As far as I know aspen is similar to poplar, without the green tinge. A pickling stain, Cabot is one brand, will keep the wood looking bright and new, especially if you top it off with a water-based polyurethane. You could even try a combination stain and varnish, but I haven't had good luck with those.
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I just finished hanging Aspen on the walls and cielings of a cabin in the Mountians. At this moments it looks beautiful. I know with age it will start to turn darker and mabey even yellow a bit. What type of finish should I use on it to slow down this aging process. I want it to be nice and bright as long as possible. Also I would appreciate any comments regarding the use of a "water based" vs a "non-water based" product. If there is not much of a differece I would perfer a water based product. The closest building supply store is a Home Depot about three hours drive away. So if you could recommend any of their brands it would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.