Hi there, I'm doing a cedar T&G cabin restoration and I'm looking for a clear coat that will not change the natural look whatsoever. My client had a mold problem due to no ventilation, humid climate & no circulation. I sanded and prepared all the cedar for paint. My clients love the look of the natural cedar, they want to keep this look but every transparent product I've tested so far darkens it. She also wants a gloss on the ceilings and flat on the walls which is basically asking for the impossible to have a variation in the colors but keep the natural Cedar color. Is there a clear or water based transparent product that has had success with this? Any suggestions would be sincerely appreciated! SAMPLE - Vermont Natural Coatings, Exterior, Penetrating Water Proofer Wood Stains & Sealers

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Hi there, I'm doing a cedar T&G cabin restoration and I'm looking for a clear coat that will not change the natural look whatsoever. My client had a mold problem due to no ventilation, humid climate & no circulation. I sanded and prepared all the cedar for paint. My clients love the look of the natural cedar, they want to keep this look but every transparent product I've tested so far darkens it. She also wants a gloss on the ceilings and flat on the walls which is basically asking for the impossible to have a variation in the colors but keep the natural Cedar color. Is there a clear or water based transparent product that has had success with this? Any suggestions would be sincerely appreciated! SAMPLE - Vermont Natural Coatings, Exterior, Penetrating Water Proofer Wood Stains & Sealers

Status: Open Sep 13, 2020 - 02:34 AM

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Sep 13, 2020 - 08:28 AM

VNC WaterProofer is clear and will have a very minimal effect on the color of the wood. It has a matt finish unless you apply it heavily, in which case it will appear satin.Bear in mind, there is minimal UV protection with any clear sealer and your cedar will turn grey after two years or so on the South and West exposures.For a glossy ceiling use our AFM Polyureseal EXT which is available in satin or gloss. This dries absolutely clear.