Finishing DIY Hood

02-20-2007, 02:14 AM

Should I treat the inside of the wooden hood I am building? Stain, polyurethane, paint, formica? Is it OK to leave the wood?

tosiek · 02-20-2007, 02:22 AM

Wouldn't hurt it =0) A little poly to keep the moisture out of the wood. If its properly vented should be ok but every little but helps with mold/mildew in the dark corners.

Manny · 02-20-2007, 02:23 AM

not to mention warping of the hood

Craig · 02-20-2007, 02:25 AM

a flat white paint is best on the inside

02-20-2007, 02:56 AM

Oil-based or acrylic paint?

Manny · 02-20-2007, 03:11 AM

not speaking from experiance here.. just a though

wouldn't a glossy white finish be a little better to act as , not much but still, a "reflector" instead of just absorbing or diffusing the light

Craig · 02-20-2007, 03:21 AM

flat white reflects better than glossy.

i think a latex designed for bathroom or house exteriors would be the best bet

i'm painting the inside of my canopy in 2 weeks. will prime and then use a flat mildew resistent white for the iside of the canopy

02-20-2007, 03:23 AM

Cool. Thanks for the advice. Craig, let us know how it turns out.

reefman · 02-20-2007, 06:23 AM

i treated mine with polyurethane,oil base paint,then another coat of polyurethane. prevents moisture n bending.

**Deanos** · 02-20-2007, 08:42 AM

Use Kilz.

02-20-2007, 02:14 AM	#1
dylanjs Guest Posts: n/a	Finishing DIY Hood Should I treat the inside of the wooden hood I am building? Stain, polyurethane, paint, formica? Is it OK to leave the wood?

02-20-2007, 02:23 AM	#3
Manny Flying Kimura Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: stamford, ct Posts: 517 Reefer Ratings: (10) Friends: (0)	not to mention warping of the hood __________________

02-20-2007, 03:11 AM	#6
Manny Flying Kimura Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: stamford, ct Posts: 517 Reefer Ratings: (10) Friends: (0)	not speaking from experiance here.. just a though wouldn't a glossy white finish be a little better to act as , not much but still, a "reflector" instead of just absorbing or diffusing the light __________________

02-20-2007, 06:23 AM	#9
reefman Chairman of the board Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: queens Posts: 3,302 Reefer Ratings: (27) Friends: (0)	i treated mine with polyurethane,oil base paint,then another coat of polyurethane. prevents moisture n bending. __________________ GlobalLionDancer-Premier Internet provider of Chinese Southern Lion Dance Equipment!

02-20-2007, 08:42 AM	#10
Deanos Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bronx, NY 10475 Posts: 12,032 Reefer Ratings: (96) Friends: (17)	Use Kilz. __________________ Need help or have a question? Click the avatar below:

02-20-2007, 02:22 AM	#2
tosiek Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Greenpoint Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,589 Reefer Ratings: (30) Friends: (10)	Wouldn't hurt it =0) A little poly to keep the moisture out of the wood. If its properly vented should be ok but every little but helps with mold/mildew in the dark corners.

02-20-2007, 02:25 AM	#4
Craig 120 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norwalk, CT Posts: 1,120 Reefer Ratings: (13) Friends: (2)	a flat white paint is best on the inside

02-20-2007, 02:56 AM	#5
dylanjs Guest Posts: n/a	Oil-based or acrylic paint?

02-20-2007, 03:21 AM	#7
Craig 120 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norwalk, CT Posts: 1,120 Reefer Ratings: (13) Friends: (2)	flat white reflects better than glossy. i think a latex designed for bathroom or house exteriors would be the best bet i'm painting the inside of my canopy in 2 weeks. will prime and then use a flat mildew resistent white for the iside of the canopy

02-20-2007, 03:23 AM	#8
dylanjs Guest Posts: n/a	Cool. Thanks for the advice. Craig, let us know how it turns out.

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