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How can the wood panels in the sauna be protected from moisture? Is it advisable to paint the sauna?

April 26, 2017advisable moisture paint Panels protected sauna wood

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How can the wood panels in the sauna be protected from moisture? Is it advisable to paint the sauna?

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The best protection against moisture is proper ventilation and drying after using the sauna. Do not apply paint, sealants or any preservative on the wood panels. Wood swells and shrinks and tears off paint and sealants, which are only on the surface of the wood. It is best to leave the wood bare.