Friday, May 21, 2010

Why did white pine logs & white pine T&G turn different colors using the same finish?

Used clear water based polyurethane on interior of logs and T%26amp;G walls. Both are white pine. Logs turned a warn honey color, however, the T%26amp;G turned yellow. What gives? Any suggestions to make them match?

Why did white pine logs %26amp; white pine T%26amp;G turn different colors using the same finish?
Chances are the T%26amp;G, was drier than the logs. Furthermore the varying amounts of mill glaze had some effect the way the finish reacted, chemically. The easist remedy is tuncture of time. Eventually all the tones will even out (darken).
Reply:Every tree has its own unique coloring due to slight variations in the soil and water in which it grew, and the exact conditions of rainfall and slope of land, latitude, etc. There are two solutions, allow time to even the coloring; or apply some sort of stain, dye, glaze or toner to the wood so that you get a more even color. Or you could simply accept the fact that since it is a natural material there are variations, and live with it.


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